RBC | A public input meeting about building codes and code enforcement in unincorporated Rio Blanco County resulted in a standing room only crowd in Meeker Monday. Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Rector addressed the group at the start by saying, “We’re not after getting rid of building codes entirely…we’re[Read More…]
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Meeker High School art show tonight
MEEKER | Check out student art projects at the Meeker High School art show today from 6-8 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary School library.
Community Calendar: May 2, 2019
TODAY! – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments and conversation. 970-878-3758. TODAY! – M.A.M.B.A. Thursday, May 2, 6 p.m. at the Hugus Building, upstairs. Join us for the second meeting of the[Read More…]
CNCC faculty to receive outstanding educator award
Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) faculty, Elizabeth (Liz) Johnson, PhD, was recently selected to receive University of Colorado Boulder’s Outstanding Colorado Educator Award. The award is presented to educators across the state of Colorado who have demonstrated a commitment to helping students achieve their higher education goals. These individuals are[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Henry Pearson has bought Lewis Allen’s ranch in Powell Park. The ranch is one of the best in the park. • Sheridan and Mootz erected substantial sheep pens on the Sheridan ranch last week. This week they “dipped,” next shearing operations will commence.[Read More…]
CPW meeting in Craig April 30 to address CWD
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s efforts to learn more about chronic wasting disease and how the agency will respond to increased prevalence will be the topic of a public meeting in Craig April 30.
Guest Column: First legislative update from State Rep. Perry Will
As my first legislative briefing op-ed, I wanted to take the time to describe some of the issues and bills that have dominated much of the debate here in Denver. The newest member of the house, I have already begun to sponsor and work on the legislation that affects our[Read More…]
What do you think about county building codes?
How do you feel about building codes and code enforcement in unincorporated Rio Blanco County? Your county commissioners want to hear from you. Rio Blanco County Commissioners are seeking public input on the county’s building codes and enforcement in unincorporated areas of the county. Public meetings are scheduled on Monday[Read More…]
County Beat: Balancing public desires with federal management of public lands
Bringing everyone into agreement when it comes to public land use is a daunting task. Rio Blanco County is a rarity in the state: a county that has made its desires for land use management known through an official land use plan. Commissioner Gary Moyer, who did extensive work to[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to all who helped bring awareness campaign to county
Dear Editor: When the Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau Association Board voted to pursue scheduling the human trafficking trailer for presentations in the county, the biggest obstacle we faced was funding. As I approached other organizations to partner with us, the response was nothing less than overwhelming. Again and again,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: It’s a reappraisal year for property values
Dear Editor: To all Rio Blanco County property owners, as required by the Colorado Revised Statutes, 2019 is a reappraisal year. Therefore, all properties within the boundary of Rio Blanco County have been revalued. Market sales, business income, and/or appraisal data for an 18-month period, Jan. 1, 2017 to June[Read More…]
