RBC | All three Rio Blanco County Commissioners attended their regular meeting last week. During the public comment period, Rangely resident Wendy Gillard raised concerns about Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon. Gillard highlighted that O’Hearon was escorted out of the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 2017 following a third-party investigation that[Read More…]
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Community Calendar – October 31st, 2024
Pumpkins, Eats & Treats tonight in downtown Meeker! MEEKER | Bring the whole family downtown for ERBM’s Pumpkins, Eats & Treats. Trick-or-treat at local businesses, costume parade and contest, and more. Starts at 4:30 p.m. Candidate Adam Frisch to visit Meeker Sunday, Nov. 3 MEEKER | Adam Frisch is coming[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 31st, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Beef raising, a recognized Colorado industry, is in the midst of a profitable season. Beef on the hoof has lately sold at $7 a hundred at Chicago stock yards, the highest October price since 1884. Henry Stadtman, of Angora, was in town yesterday and[Read More…]
MHS StuCo Give Back Day
RBC | On Oct. 11, more than 75 high school students participated in the annual “Give Back Day” to provide service for our community. Give Back Day started with the Meeker High School Student Council in 2022, which started a yearly tradition for the community. This year, the student executive[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Oct 13-19, 2024
ARRESTS 10/15/2024- A 24 year old female was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. She was transported to jail. She was released on 10/16/2024 on a surety bond. 10/16/2024- A 28 year old male was transported from Colorado Springs Detention Center to jail on a warrant.[Read More…]
What? Water my trees in late fall and early winter?
RBC | Yes, that’s right. It is very important to water our trees as they go dormant this time of year as it creates a readily available source of groundwater that can be used in the spring. Trees stop transpiring (losing their water through their leaves) after leaf drop so[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 24, 2024
Art exhibition at Meeker Library MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library is thrilled to invite you to view artwork dedicated to our resident cat, Books, crafted by the talented students of the Meeker High School College Drawing Class! The art exhibition will run Oct. 21-25 in the Library Community Room. [Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 24th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago When you see a man’s ears stuffed with cotton, it’s a question whether he has earache or a scolding wife. The most important project to be discussed by the International Geographical Congress is the making of a new map of the world on a[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – RBC commissioners hold 2025 draft budget work sessions
RBC | The County Commissioners held another work session last week to discuss the 2025 draft budget. All three commissioners attended the Tuesday meeting in Meeker. The session began with Linda Masters of CSU Extension Programs and Activities, who discussed her budget. She listed $3,200 for her end-of-year projection on[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Oct 6-12, 2024
ARRESTS 10/13/2024- A 59 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for an out of county warrant. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 10/6/2024 @ 12:20 am. Officers conducted a search of a residence in Meeker after it appeared someone had went into the house and “messed” with[Read More…]
White River Conservation District approves interim executive director
RBC | The White River Conservation District held its monthly public meeting last week with board members Chris Collins, Bill Lake, and Marc Etchart in attendance. Members Neil Brennan and Kathy Nelson were absent but were excused due to cattle ranch obligations. The meeting began with the approval of the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 17th, 2024
MHS Ecology Trip Fundraiser Oct. 20 MEEKER | Join 22 MHS students at the Smoking River Brewery (101 E Market St.) this Sunday, Oct. 20 from 12-5 p.m. to help them raise funds for an ecology trip to Costa Rica in June 2025. Live music, silent auction, and food. Suggested[Read More…]
