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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023
SEPTEMBER 2023 Seller: White River Ranch Properties LLLP Buyer: Chris and Jessica Nelson Description: 1N 093W 20 2459 CR 8, 1N 093W 21 2459 CR 8 Transaction Price: $60,000 Seller: James Rynn Buyer: Edwards Co LLC Description: 16 1N 092W 28 1111 CR 63 Transaction Price: $700,000 Seller: Mackenzie Brasfield[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Help us find the crickets!
Did you see those big ugly crickets this summer?! Mormon crickets have occupied Rio Blanco County for many years but WOW, there were a lot of them this year! Any fields, roads, homes, corrals, etc. that were in their path were covered with crickets. They did damage in some places[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 23rd, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Snow began falling in the vicinity Wednesday night, and continued off and on Thursday until the ground was covered a few inches. That night it cleared up, and as a result the mercury was toying with the zero mark this morning. One of Adam[Read More…]
White River Alliance meeting tonight!
Join members of the White River Alliance Monday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Smoking River Brewing Co. at 101 E. Market in Meeker. Enjoy their new pizza and stimulating discussions about the White River and what we’re doing!
RIO HAPPENINGS: November 5-11, 2023
ARRESTS A 48 year-old male was arrested on 11/10/2023 for driving a vehicle when license revoked as a habitual traffic offender (aggravated) and operated an uninsured motor vehicle on a public roadway. A PR bond was granted on 11/11/2023. CALL SUMMARIES 11/6/2023 @ 2:49 am. A car vs deer at[Read More…]
BOCC sets dates for 2024 fair, revisits Ridge Estates Road maint.
Dates for the county fair in 2024 were set by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners Tuesday during the regular meeting. Shooting sports events will start July 20, equine events July 26, general fair July 29-Aug. 4, and the livestock sale will be held Aug. 3, 2024. Also approved[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Seussical Jr. The Musical Nov. 16-18 MEEKER | Three performances of Seussical Jr. the Musical will be held at the Meeker High School auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Saturday, Nov 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5[Read More…]
Various departments continue to outline ’24 county budget
Department of Human Services Rio Blanco County DHS provides services and programs for child support enforcement, child welfare, aid to the needy and disabled, food assistance, old age pension and various others. Projected revenues are up 3% to $3.79M and budgeted expenditures are down 3.3% to $3.91M. Significant revenue increases[Read More…]
Natl. Forest Christmas tree cutting begins Friday, Nov. 17
PRESS RELEASE Christmas tree-cutting season begins Friday, Nov. 17 on the White River National Forest. Permits can be purchased now from local vendors and online at www.recreation.gov. Permits will be available for purchase at district offices beginning Thursday, Nov. 16. While you can purchase a permit prior to Nov. 16,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 16th, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A dozen chickens were stolen from the Miller house hen roost a few nights ago. The comical part of it is: there isn’t a coon in Meeker. Several new musical instruments were brought in this week, consigned to the following citizens: A cabinet grand[Read More…]
Unofficial 2023 election results
As of press time Wednesday Proposition HH, which promised property tax relief in exchange for a long-term reduction in Taxpayer Bill of Rights refunds, had failed to obtain voter approval statewide. Rio Blanco County voters also voted against the proposition 1,527 to 327. Proposition II was approved statewide, allowing the[Read More…]
