Commissioners met Tuesday in Meeker at 10 a.m. for a regular meeting and went directly into executive session to receive legal advice on specific legal questions regarding conservation easements, county road policies, and 1041 regulations regarding wind and solar; and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 14th, 2023
Backgammon and Game Night at Blanco MEEKER | Backgammon & Game Night at Blanco. Every Wednesday 4-8 p.m. and Happy Hour menu! Skijor Registration open MEEKER | Registration is now open for Meeker Skijor! Register at meekerskijor.com. The event is set for Dec. 29-31 this year at the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 7th, 2023
Backgammon and Game Night at Blanco MEEKER | Backgammon & Game Night at Blanco. Every Wednesday 4-8pm & Happy Hour menu! Meeker Skijor registration open MEEKER | Registration is now open for Meeker Skijor! Register at meekerskijor.com. The event is set for Dec. 29-31 this year at the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 30th, 2023
Mountain Valley Bank Charity Challenge MEEKER | The Mountain Valley Bank Charity Challenge will be held from Dec. 4-8. Each employee chooses a local charity and decorates their office/area to showcase the charity. We encourage the community to make donations to our charities. The bank will match up to $150[Read More…]
Colorado lawmakers pass property tax relief as special session wraps up; bills to reduce tax rate, equalize refund checks signed
The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its four-day special session focused on property taxes on Monday with some drama, ushering through a relief plan that closely resembles the core of a failed ballot measure and additional bills with targeted relief for low-income Coloradans and renters. “The call for this special session[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 23rd, 2023
Gobble Wobble 5K Nov. 25 meeker | The first annual Gobble Wobble family 5K run and walk to benefit Meals on Wheels is set for Saturday, Nov. 25 beginning at 11 a.m. at the downtown plaza. Cost is $20 per person if you register before 12 p.m. Nov. 22. Register[Read More…]
White River Alliance meeting tonight!
Join members of the White River Alliance Monday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Smoking River Brewing Co. at 101 E. Market in Meeker. Enjoy their new pizza and stimulating discussions about the White River and what we’re doing!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Seussical Jr. The Musical Nov. 16-18 MEEKER | Three performances of Seussical Jr. the Musical will be held at the Meeker High School auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Saturday, Nov 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – NOV 9th
Milk Creek discussion Nov. 11 MEEKER | Come to the Meeker Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. for a discussion about “the words that tear us apart” and the “words that heal.” The essential question is what do people say to create division? Secondly, what do people[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 2, 2023
Backgammon night at Blanco Cellars MEEKER | Every Wednesday with Happy Hour food and drink menu from 4-8 p.m. All backgammon skill levels welcome! Bring your board or use ours. 317 E. Market St. Free legal clinic MEEKER | A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will[Read More…]
Getting a jump on the cricket problem
In 2023, crickets invaded nine different Western states, including northwest Colorado. Anabrus simplex, or Mormon crickets, don’t bite or sting, but they do cause crop damage as they eat their way across the landscape in droves. They’ve also been blamed for traffic accidents when they migrate across county roads and[Read More…]
BOCC makes board appointments; interim administrator starts in Nov.
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Rangely for work sessions and a regular meeting. The board conducted interviews with Steven Ray Rust and Rebecca Elder for the Fair Board, Michael Selle for the Historic Preservation Board, Ginny Love and Kay Bivens for the Meeker Colorado[Read More…]
