County

Correction: School testing results

RBC I Several errors were made on the 2018 school testing results report last week. We incorrectly reported the 2017 science results. The correct 2018 science results for students who met or exceeded expectations are listed below followed by the error in parentheses. It is worth noting that all science[Read More…]

Reed Kelley announces bid for county commissioner seat as an unaffiliated candidate

RBC | Earlier this week Meeker’s Reed Kelley officially announced his candidacy for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. Kelley is running as an unaffiliated candidate. “I was excited today to finally be able to announce—here in Rangely—as an unaffiliated candidate for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. The legal process for an unaffiliated person[Read More…]

County Beat: August 31, 2018

RBC I The county commissioners agreed Monday to begin proceedings to terminate their contract with Local Access Internet (LAI) after the results of an audit revealed LAI owed the county more than $10,000 during the 97-day audit period. The audit was done by a third party, and cost the county[Read More…]

Community Calendar: August 30, 2018

– MRC Closed. Meeker Recreation Center and pool closed for Labor Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, Sept. 4. ERBM Recreation and Park District. Call 878-3403. – Crafts class for middle school through high school teens. Every Friday at 1 p.m. starting Sept. 7 at Meeker Public Library. September’s theme[Read More…]

Days Gone By: August 23, 2018

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The rainy season closed Monday with one of the heaviest rains seen in these parts since Noah was a sailor. – Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Harp arrived in Meeker last Saturday evening and received a cordial welcome from Mr. Harp’s numerous friends. – About this[Read More…]

Disaster loans available

RBC | Small nonfarm businesses in Rio Blanco County are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought conditions in Moffat County and neighboring Rio Blanco and Routt counties in Colorado, Daggett[Read More…]