The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Water was turned into the town ditch this week. The town ditch will be in charge of T.D. Riley, and all wishing water will settle with him. – A month or two ago a move was made by several of our sportsmen[Read More…]
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Community Calendar: May 4, 2023
Trail system clean-up moved to this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker trail cleanup has been moved to this weekend due to trail conditions. All ages are welcome to volunteer. Join the Meeker Area Mountain Bike Association on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or Sunday, May 7[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 23-29, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 year old male was arrested on 4/29/2023 on a Rio Blanco County warrant. He bonded on a surety bond on the same day. A 47 year old male was arrested on 4/28/2023 on a violation of protection order. A 33 year old male was arrested by Rangely[Read More…]
Proposed solar farm generates surge of interest from public
MEEKER | “We’ve always believed that good land management meant resilience, and my father always preached the highest and best use,” said lifelong Meeker resident, high school teacher and landowner Kathleen Kelley in response to a recent surge of public interest about a proposed solar farm on her family property.[Read More…]
Nominate a Pioneer
RBC | Since 2017, the RBC Pioneers Association has recognized a community member who embodies the characteristics of courage, dedication to service and devotion to community demonstrated by the men and women who settled in the White River Valley in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Previous honorees have[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: April 27, 2023
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DRAGLINE ON THE MOVE
This photo shows the recent move of major Colowyo Mine mining equipment across Moffat County Road 51, according to information received from Tri-State Generation’s Mark Stutz. BOBBY GUTIERREZ PHOTO Colowyo Mine is transiting its operations from the South Taylor Pit, where it has been producing coal for the last 15[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: April 25, 2023
RANGELY | “If you want to get better, you better go learn constantly and get better. And these two guys are the quintessential example of that,” RBC Planner/GIS Director Leif Joy told the board of commissioners Tuesday, referring to Building Inspector Matt Franks and Emergency Manager/Natural Resources Director Eddie Smercina.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 16-22, 2023
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of April 16, 2023 CALL SUMMARIES 4/16/2023 @ 11:40 am. A traffic complaint was called into the Rio Blanco County Communications Center near the rest area on Highway 139. The vehicle was reportedly driving in the wrong lane and on the shoulder[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: April 27, 2023
Piceance Mustang Auction April 28-29 MEEKER | Don’t miss your chance to bid on a Piceance mustang during Meeker Mustang Makeover’s pick-up day event. Public viewing of the horses up for adoption will be from 12 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April[Read More…]
Property valuations on the rise as market sales surge
RBC | Property owners in most of Western Colorado — including Rio Blanco County — can expect huge increases in property valuation when they receive their 2023 Notice of Valuation in early May, according to the Western Colorado Assessors. Increasing demand for real estate, increased building material costs, low mortgage[Read More…]
Work resumes on Hwy. 13
RBC | Work has resumed from winter shutdown on the CO 13 project that is located from MP 12 to MP 16, approximately 12 miles northwest of Rifle. Construction crews will be working on detour paving, storm drainage pipe installation and structure excavation this week. Daytime work hours are from[Read More…]
