RBC I As of Tuesday, Aug. 31, one additional death due to COVID-19 had been reported in the county, with 14 new reported cases and one new hospital admission. Total Cases to Date: 784 Meeker Active: 12 Rangely Active: 11 Current Hospitalized RBC: 1 Total Hospitalized: 63 School District Meeker:[Read More…]
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RBCSO explores jail changes
RBC I In an effort to trim its budget in the face of declining revenue, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office is exploring the feasibility of closing operations at the detention center and contracting with Moffat County to house inmates from RBC. The 2021 budget for the detention center was[Read More…]
Brewery dreams become reality for Borchard brothers
RBC I Crafted in-house with 14 varieties of locally grown hops, the beers on tap at Meeker’s newest social destination, “the brewery,” is a big hit with locals and visitors alike according to owners Kevin and Kristofer Borchard. “We’ve done really well for the first week, [we] sold just over[Read More…]
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Recall protest hearing scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 2
RBC | A hearing concerning the protest contesting the sufficiency of the petition to recall Gary Moyer as county commission has been set for Sept. 2, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse in Meeker. The hearing will be live-streamed on the county’s YouTube channel. The hearing[Read More…]
CPW’s annual Take a Friend Hunting Contest returns
RBC I For the third consecutive year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging hunters to take a friend hunting. As a reward for hunters sharing their expertise and love of hunting, CPW has created a contest for mentors who take the time to pass on their knowledge, with prizes for[Read More…]
CPW Commission to host virtual/in-person meeting in Meeker
RBC I At its hybrid virtual/in-person meeting in Meeker, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider emergency regulations and final regulations related to closing the 2021 hunting season for greater sage-grouse in Game Management Unit 10, emergency regulations and final regulations related to providing Purple Heart recipients free access[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: August 26
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • General reading, that is, of the magazines and newspapers, will tend to broaden your mind and furnish you with topics for conversation. • The finishing coat of plaster on the Meeker Hotel is about completed. • Work on the foundation walls of the[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: August 26
Stonecroft event postponed MEEKER | The Stonecroft Ministries Rio Blanco Christian Women’s Connection event that was set for Sept. 1 at the Episcopal Community Center has been postponed until further notice. New date to be determined. MACC youth theater auditions MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s youth theater will[Read More…]
UPDATE: Recall protest hearing scheduled for Aug. 27 has been delayed
UPDATE: The protest hearing scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27 has been vacated and “delayed by stipulation” for one week. New date and time to be announced. RBC I A hearing concerning the protest filed on Aug. 13, 2021, by Matt Scott, contesting the sufficiency of the petition for the recall[Read More…]
Fair board public input meetings scheduled
RBC | The Fair Board has scheduled public input meetings on Monday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. The Rangely meeting will be at the County Annex building, and hosted by Rangely Fair Board members Melissa Dembowski, Jen Hill and Crandal Mergelman. Also attending will be the new 4-H coordinator for[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: August 24 meeting report
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held work sessions and a regular meeting in Meeker on Tuesday, Aug. 24. CLERK & RECORDER RBC Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell updated the board on preparations for the Nov. 2, 2021 election. On the ballot are school board elections for[Read More…]
