ARRESTS A 40-year-old female party was arrested on a Rio Blanco County Felony Warrant for Dangerous Drugs on 7/18/2024. She was released 7/19/2024 on a PR Bond. A 28-year-old male was arrested on 7/22/2024 by Colorado State Patrol for Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 25th, 2024
Meeker Public Library book club Aug. 12 MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading “Just A Regular Boy” by Catherine Ryan Hyde. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 25th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago No wonder time flies when the spur of the moment is continually urging it on. The maid of honor contest in this county has finally narrowed down to Miss Fannie Wear of Powell Park and Miss Clara Steele of Buford. Every year sees more[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JULY 7-13, 2024
ARRESTS A 25 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD 7/10/2024 for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance-Fentanyl, Possession of Drug Praphernalia and Reckless Endangerment. He was released on a PR bond on 7/11/2024 A 37 year-old male was arrested 7/11/2024 on a felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled[Read More…]
County Beat – Commissioners address local infrastructure, mental health and nuclear energy initiatives
RBC | The most recent Rio Blanco County Commissioners meeting took place on Tuesday, July 9 in the picturesque town of Meeker, Colorado. Commissioners Jennifer O’Hearon and Ty Gates were in attendance, while Doug Overton joined via Google Meet. Scott Marsh, Road and Bridge Director, provided updates on the roads[Read More…]
Enterprise gas plant agrees to a $1 million civil penalty for air quality violations
RBC | The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Colorado has announced a settlement with Enterprise Gas Processing LLC and Enterprise Products Operating LLC (jointly, “Enterprise”). The agreement, which includes a $1 million civil penalty, will protect community health and the environment by strengthening leak detection and[Read More…]
Community Calendar – July 18th, 2024
Summer Reading Program now for kids and adults! MEEKER | The Summer Reading Program has started at the Meeker Public Library! New this year, the reading program is open for adults, too! Read books, earn rewards, have fun! Meeker Library, 490 Main St., Meeker. www.meekerlibrary.org. 970-878-5911. Meeker Public Library book[Read More…]
WRITERS ON THE RANGE: A perfect storm for fire insurance
Westerners have begun looking at their homes differently these days. Are those trees too close? Should I move all that firewood stacked up next to the deck? Meanwhile, in California, some fire insurers have lost so much money they’ve pulled out of the state. Overall, fire insurance is becoming as[Read More…]
Meat processing company in Craig to receive $6.9 million USDA grant to expand facility
RBC | The Fitch Ranch Artisan Meat Co. LLC (formerly Brother’s Processing) is receiving a $6,995,528 grant to help support the construction of a new facility adjacent to the existing one and expand the company’s processing capacity under U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection while creating 65 new jobs. Fitch Ranch[Read More…]
Is your business set up as a corporation, partnership or LLC? New transparency requirements may apply
RBC | Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in 2021 in an effort to combat money-laundering, tax evasion and financing of terrorist activities. The Act requires almost all corporations, partnerships and LLCs in the United States, including small businesses, to report what is called “Beneficial Ownership Information” to the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 18th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Knowledge is power only to the individual who knows he doesn’t know it all. One of our ranchmen had to do something this year he never had to do before, namely, turn the water into the creek in order to let his alfalfa patch[Read More…]
CPW Commission to meet in Meeker July 18-19
At a hybrid meeting in Meeker July 18-19 at the Fairfield Center (200 Main), the Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider adopting a permanent timed-entry reservation system at Eldorado Canyon State Park, updating the property specific hunting regulations for Fishers Peak and adopting regulations for a limited spring turkey hunting[Read More…]
