Read part 1: “The ins and outs of special tax districts” Part 2: “Explainer: how special districts work” Part 3: “Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM” Part 4: “Rio Blanco County’s Hospital Districts” RBC | In Rio Blanco County, special tax districts account for a variety of services[Read More…]
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FBI investigating wire fraud transfer scam involving Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District
RBC | According to a press release issued by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners late Tuesday, Jan. 31, a “significant portion” of the $4 million grant awarded to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District last year to facilitate development of the proposed Rio Blanco Water Storage Project, AKA[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JANUARY 15 – 21, 2023
ARRESTS A 44-yr. old female was arrested on 1/18/23 for domestic violence, harassment and criminal mischief. A PR bond was granted on 1/19/23 by Magistrate ShamisA 32-yr. old male was arrested on 1/18/23 for domestic violence, harassment and child abuse. A PR bond was granted on 1/19/23 by Magistrate Shamis CALL SUMMARIES[Read More…]
Days Gone By: January 26, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Last Tuesday was the 139th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, the Scotch poet, and Meeker’s Caledonian Club donned their kilts, blew the soul stirring bagpipe, danced Highland flings and otherwise observed the event in a befitting manner. Messrs. R. Oldland, A.[Read More…]
Special Districts, Part 4: Rio Blanco County’s Hospital Districts
This is part 4 of a series exploring Rio Blanco County’s special districts, how they are funded, and their transparency practices. Read part 1: “The ins and outs of special tax districts” Part 2: “Explainer: how special districts work” Part 3: “Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM” rbc[Read More…]
County Beat: January 26, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT CHANGES Rio Blanco County Commissioners discussed changes to the public comment section of meetings during a work session Tuesday. Currently, the board holds public comment at the end of official board meetings following all other agenda items except for commissioner updates. Executive sessions, which are not open to[Read More…]
Community Happenings: January 26, 2023
THE NEWS IN THIS PAPER IS SOURCED FROM AND SUBMITTED BY YOU, THE COMMUNITY! If you would like to see an event, story, photo, letter or other news item in your local paper, email [email protected] or call 970.878.4017. Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement[Read More…]
Days Gone By: #15
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Clarence Morrow is building a neat four-room residence on West Park Avenue. E.D. Hayden has the contract. The Meeker flour mill, which began grinding mid-October, will run for a couple of months yet, the amount of wheat coming in exceeding previous calculations. It[Read More…]
Polis administration announces discounted state parks pass
Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Division of Motor Vehicles announced the $29 Keep Colorado Wild state parks pass is now available to save Coloradans money with their 2023 vehicle registrations, building upon the Polis administration’s work to save Coloradans money and support Colorado’s world-class outdoors. “These exciting[Read More…]
Higher-than-average utility costs expected to continue
RBC | Experts are warning Colorado households utility bills currently making their way to mailboxes are likely to be even higher than the supersized bills people received for November’s energy use. Denise Stepto, chief communications officer for Energy Outreach Colorado, said as energy prices have remained stubbornly high, December brought[Read More…]
Colorado 2023 snowpack at above normal levels in most basins
Aided by a significant series of storms starting after Christmas and continuing into the New Year most major basins in the state are now holding well above normal amounts of snow water equivalent (SWE) for this time of year. Currently only the Arkansas and Rio Grande River basins have a[Read More…]
West Springs Hospital found in ‘full compliance’ after state audit
RBC | West Springs Hospital, the 48-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital owned and operated by Mind Springs Health, is now in full compliance with the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). The BHA conducted a resurvey of the hospital on Thursday, Jan. 5 and announced to leadership on Friday, Jan. 6 that[Read More…]
