At approximately 10:52 a.m. Sept. 9, a local man was having coffee at the Meeker Café when he learned that his truck had been stolen while parked on Main Street with the keys in the ignition. At approximately 11:25 a.m., a Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted a traffic stop[Read More…]
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Tourism growth proves to be a mixed blessing for Moab, Utah
EDITOR’S NOTE: This topic came up at the Main Street America meeting in Meeker Monday. By Jon Kovash Special to the Herald Times Conservationists in Moab, Utah, have been heartened by the strong statewide and national support for the proposed Bears Ears National Monument. Yet I was struck by how[Read More…]
Community Calendar
Punt, Pass & Kick 10 a.m. at the Sixth Street Field. Youth 6-15 are invited to compete in this free national skills competition. Call 878-3403 or visit us online at meekerrecdistrict.com. The 2016 Annual Craft & Gift Show will be Friday, Nov. 4 from 4–8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5[Read More…]
One Craig Station power plant to be retired in 2025
RBC I The owners of the Craig Station power plant, including PacifiCorp, Platte River Power Authority, Salt River Project, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association and Public Service Company of Colorado, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, have reached an agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, U.S. Environmental[Read More…]
Forest Service issues temporary closure for Lost Solar Fire area
RBC I As of Wednesday morning, the Blanco Ranger District issued a temporary area closure order for the Lost Solar Fire area in the Flat Tops Wilderness. The lightning-caused fire has grown to approximately 4,500 acres since it started Aug. 8 and is burning in mixed conifer and aspen and[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds ~ August 2016
SELLER: ALL ENERGY RECOVERY ORGANIZATION LLC BUYER: NICK AND PATRICIA MOSCHETTI DESCRIPTION: CEDAR RIDGE BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION 225046 7 4 0 205 COAL ROAD TRANSACTION PRICE: $246,900.00 SELLER: MERVIN AND JOAN JOHNSON BUYER: LANCE AND LAURIE DEMENT DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF MEEKER 11, 12 28 0 117 6TH STREET TRANSACTION PRICE:[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Hickenlooper seems determined to kill coal jobs
RBC I Governor John Hickenlooper reportedly is contemplating executive orders that could cost thousands of Coloradans their jobs, and drive future energy bills through the roof, all without the approval of the people or their representatives in the Statehouse. Hickenlooper likes to highlight job creation as a pillar of his[Read More…]
Days Gone By…
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Sept. 9, 1916 • As a rule, the Herald does not advise people as to how to vote in the primary. • Dave Musselman, the most popular Hibernian on Limekiln Hill, was exchanging greeting with his town friends this week. • Charley Charlton,[Read More…]
Man runs across country for suicide prevention awareness
RBC I The idea of completing a marathon is a dream for some, a nightmare for others. For the vast majority, however, the thought of running 26.2 miles a day for eight months falls squarely in the second category. That is exactly what Phil King is doing, and he’s loving[Read More…]
RBC Fair Results
Pet Rock Contest – 2016 Mentor and Me Animal: 1.Jessa Taylor 2.Rylan Grimes 3.Hoyt Garcia 4.Emma Taylor 5.Eli Rundberg 6.Jill Ward
Scenic Byway anniversary…
Employers invited to Workman’s Comp seminar
MEEKER I All employers in the Meeker area are invited to attend and learn about premium cost containment, reducing premiums and safety/Worker’s Compensation at no cost.
