Dear Editor: As a candidate for County Commissioner, District 3, my focus on how to be the best representative of the people has heightened. In a recent awards ceremony at Club 20, I was reminded by one of the presenters regarding how important it is to “sit down and listen”[Read More…]
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From scared to paired: mustang journey starts Saturday
MEEKER | This Saturday morning, April 27 starting at 8:30 a.m., the Fairgrounds will witness a lot of anxiety and excitement as trainers gather to inspect the just-delivered Mustangs and make their selections for the Meeker Mustang Makeover competition in August. Trainers go up and down the pens, looking carefully at[Read More…]
RBC Livestock Judging Team earns multiple awards in Sterling
MEEKER | Meeker’s RBC Livestock Judging Team traveled to Logan County in Sterling, Colorado. to compete at the NJC Sterling Invitational Livestock Judging Contest. Representing the team on the Junior side were Hattie Brennan and Klayton Carroll and on the Senior side was Elijah Rundberg, with coaches Clint Shults and[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 25, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Connecticut claims a parrot 118 years. The weather couldn’t be better for farming operations. The Ladies Aid of St. James church will give the supper at the Odd Fellows dance next Tuesday evening. Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago CM Bewley who had a[Read More…]
Community Calendar: April 25, 2024
Coffee and treats with commissioner candidates April 27 MEEKER | Join the candidates for county commissioner on Saturday, April 27 from 8-11 a.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Candidates for District 3 are Callie (Hendrickson) Scritchfield and Regas Halandras. The uncontested incumbent candidate for District 2 is Jennifer O’Hearon. For[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 14-20
ARRESTS A 40-year-old male was arrested on 4/15/2024 for DUI. A PR bond was granted 4/16/2024. A 36-year-old male was arrested on 4/16/2024 on a Rio Blanco County Domestic Violence warrant. A PR bond was granted 4/17/2024. A 44-year-old male was arrested on 4/21/2024 on violation of a protection order.[Read More…]
Commissioners interview administrator candidates
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners had a busy week, holding almost six hours of public meetings Tuesday, of which a significant amount consisted of interviews with candidates for county administrator. The board interviewed three finalists: Vicky Edwards, Guy Dansie and Jeremy Muxlow. Commissioners’ questions focused on subjects like leadership[Read More…]
Getting ready to get in the dirt
Things to consider when planting a garden If you are looking to start a vegetable garden this season, or would like to revamp the one you already have established, there are multiple factors you may want to consider. Obviously we need to think about our unique climate first. Colorado has[Read More…]
Tips to protect yourself from fraud and scams
RBC | The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). If you haven’t already fallen prey to a scammer, a fraud scheme, identity theft, phishing[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 7-13, 2024
ARRESTS A 35 year-old female was arrested for criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer and taken to jail. She was released on April 10th, 2024 CALL SUMMARIES 4/7/2024 @ 3:40 pm. A disturbance broke out on Water St. in the town limits of Meeker. It was initially reported that[Read More…]
County names finalists for administrator position
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners selected four finalists for the position of county administrator during a special meeting Thursday. The finalists’ names are: 1. Amity Broussard 2. Vicki Edwards 3. Jeremy Muxlow 4. Guy Dansie Commissioners will conduct interviews during a public session on Tuesday, April 23, in Rangely.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 18th, 2024
Meeker Library book club May 13 MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, May 13, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the[Read More…]
