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…]
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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…]
County continues work on 2024 budget
Rio Blanco County Commissioners, administrators, staff and volunteers met over the course of two weeks totaling 20+ hours of meetings to discuss the proposed 2024 budget. COUNTY ATTORNEY The County Attorney is Don Steerman, whose office provides legal counsel in connection with litigation, administrative proceedings, settlement discussions and similar proceedings.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 29-NOV. 4
ARRESTS 32 year old male arrested on 11/03 on two Rio Blanco warrants. 47 year old male arrested on 11/03 for a Protection Order violation. He was released on a PR bond on 11/04 CALL SUMMARIES 10/29/2023 @ 4:46 pm. Illegal dumping occured on 7th and Pine. Two juvenilles were[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – NOV 9th
Milk Creek discussion Nov. 11 MEEKER | Come to the Meeker Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. for a discussion about “the words that tear us apart” and the “words that heal.” The essential question is what do people say to create division? Secondly, what do people[Read More…]
RBC WARRANTY DEED REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: NOVEMBER 2022-JUNE 2023
NOVEMBER 2022 Seller: Kittle, James L Buyer: Canfield, Curtis & Crystal Description: Town of Meeker 9, 10 760 Water Street Transaction Price: $200,000 Seller: Halandras, Regas & Pegge Buyer: Overton, Lee & Stephanie Description: Sanderson Hills Subdivision 185454 235, 259 Transaction Price: $135,000 Seller: Booner Creek Farms LLC Buyer: ECR[Read More…]
Days Gone By – November 9th, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A good deal of “celebratin’” was indulged in Wednesday and Thursday, as a goodly number of our citizens felt very jubilant over election results. A light snow fell Monday night, and it looked a little squally election morning, but the day turned out all[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 2, 2023
Backgammon night at Blanco Cellars MEEKER | Every Wednesday with Happy Hour food and drink menu from 4-8 p.m. All backgammon skill levels welcome! Bring your board or use ours. 317 E. Market St. Free legal clinic MEEKER | A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will[Read More…]
Where to find a paper now
In order to reduce expenses, we’ve limited the distribution of single copies to high-selling stores only. To ensure you get a paper every week in your mailbox, become a subscriber. To purchase extra print copies, call the newspaper office at 970-878-4017. Single-copy delivery to Rangely and Dinosaur has been discontinued[Read More…]
HOCUS POCUS – Successful Eats N’ Treats
CAITLIN WALKER/ERBM PHOTOS ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted another successful Pumpkins Eats N’ Treats in downtown Meeker Tuesday evening. Participants included the Sanderson sisters, cowboys and cowgirls from White River Dental Hygiene and Streamline Realty, and the Sesame Street muppets/ERBM staff.
County projects 8.6% increase in revenue, 2.5% increase in expenses
Rio Blanco County Commissioners, administrators, staff and volunteers from RBC’s various departments, boards and tax districts have met for a combined total of more than 15 hours this month to comb through numbers, review funding requests and set final proposed changes to the 2024 budget based on county goals. The[Read More…]
