PRESS RELEASE RBC | Economic and community development professionals, elected officials, business leaders, and workforce stakeholders from across Northwest Colorado, and from around the state, will gather for the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) Regional Economic Development Forum in Craig, Colorado. This one-day event, presented by Colorado Department of[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 27th, 2025
Book sale at the library this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library will host a book sale Friday Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 during regular business hours. Fourth annual chili cook off MEEKER | Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off, Saturday March 1 starting at 4 p.m. at Smoking[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: White River Alliance It’s time to tackle invasive species
RBC | Invasive plants and animals introduced to the White River are having a profound effect on our natural resources. These invaders cover a lot of territory. They are nonnative plants and animals introduced by humans, either intentionally or unintentionally, from around the world. Now, they’re spreading into every corner[Read More…]
West Springs hospital to close March 10
RBC | Effective March 10, West Springs Hospital will officially cease operations – nearly 20 years since western Colorado’s only inpatient psychiatric care provider opened its doors. According to a Mind Springs press release, the organization will ensure a smooth transition of medical records and ongoing treatment to other inpatient[Read More…]
MedRide reinstated through March 6 by judge’s order
PRESS RELEASE RBC | On Feb. 20, 2025,, a state court judge granted MedRide, a Medicaid service provider since 2018, the opportunity to once again offer non-emergent medical transportation (NEMT) to Health First Colorado patients. The Temporary Restraining Order allows MedRide to resume NEMT services for a 14-day period. Members[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 27th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It doesn’t pay anything to be polite, and it often pays enormous dividends. Frank Aul, a freighter of Hayden, came in from that place Thursday and loaded out with alfalfa seed and Meeker flour. Mr. Aul says that the Hayden valley people are putting[Read More…]
Congratulations to all Meeker, Rangely and D51/ Phoenix state qualifiers, placers and champions!
White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts hold annual meeting
MEEKER | Last week, the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts held their annual meeting and banquet, with all board members in attendance. The meeting began with board members providing updates on their natural resources projects and reports. Tristan McGee, the districts’ project manager, discussed upcoming projects and ways[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS 2/12/2025- Colorado State Patrol arrested a 25 year-old male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Both, Careless Driving, Failed to Present Evidence of Insurance Upon Request and Solid Rubber Tire Failed to be at Least One Inch Thick. He was taken to jail and released on[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – RBC commissioners discuss emergency coordinator concerns, library board appointments
RBC | The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular monthly meeting last week in Meeker, Colorado, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting began with a public comment period, during which Marc Etchart voiced concerns regarding the emergency coordinator position in Rio Blanco County. Etchart expressed reservations[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 20th, 2025
2025 Mormon cricket control program public meeting tonight, Feb. 20, in Meeker MEEKER | There will be a Cricket Control meeting 6-7:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 20, in Meeker at 240 7th St. Discussion points include: What to do if you spot a cricket, Early hatch control, District aerial spray cost-share[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YouthZone seeks dedicated mental health counselor to join their team
RBC | Calling all mental health professionals: YouthZone is looking for a passionate and skilled Mental Health Counselor who can help us foster Hopeful Youth, Strong Families, and Safe Communities in Colorado’s 9th Judicial District. Since 1976, YouthZone has been the industry leader in supporting adjudicated and at-risk youth and[Read More…]
