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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…]

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…]

RBC: 18 active COVID-19 cases

RBC I As of Monday, Rio Blanco County was reporting 18 active COVID-19 cases in Rangely and five active cases in Meeker. Twelve of those were new cases reported between Aug. 16-22. Two RBC residents are currently hospitalized with the disease. No new deaths have been reported.  Approximately 40.7% of[Read More…]

Rangely welcomes new board trustee

RBC I The Rangely Board of Trustees welcomed new member Don Davidson on Aug. 10. Davidson was sworn in by Town Manager Lisa Piering and said he was grateful to accept the position to serve the Town of Rangely.  Piering advised the board of changes to the agenda beginning with[Read More…]

Recall protest filed

RBC | A protest of petition was filed by Meeker resident Matt Scott on Aug. 13 regarding the recall of RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer. Scott’s protest expresses concerns that the petition “once again did not comply with Colorado law and was accepted by County Clerk Boots Campbell contrary to the[Read More…]