PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | This summer, Gracee Gardner from Meeker will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, The National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Law & CSI, taking place this summer on the campus of University of Maryland.[Read More…]
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COUNTY BEAT – County commissioners consider outsourcing emergency manager role
MEEKER | Continued speculation about the possibility of nuclear energy development in Rio Blanco County — whether in the form of small scale reactors for power generation or potential siting for nuclear waste storage — prompted two Rangely residents to share their concerns with the Rio Blanco County Board of[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 23-Mar. 1, 2025
ARRESTS 2/25/2025 – Meeker PD arrested a 52 year old female party with an out of county warrant. She was relayed to the Rifle City Limits for Rifle PD to take custody of her. 3/2/2025-Rangely PD arrested a male party on an out of county warrant. He is currently in[Read More…]
Meeker School Board discusses hiring, student celebrations, and policy updates
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting last week with community members in attendance. Present were Board President Bill DeVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Ann Franklin, Joe Nieslanik, and Tony Theos. Vice President Tom Allen and Heather Sauls joined virtually. The meeting began with student celebrations.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 6th, 2025
Coffee Talk this Friday MEEKER | Join Streamline Realty with Water Commissioner Betty Kracht on Friday, March 7 at 8 a.m. to talk about the White River and overappropriation. 600 Main St., Meeker. Hunter education class March 7-9 MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District and Colorado Parks & Wildlife[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Let the sunshine in
“…transparency is not up to the whim or grace of public officials. Instead, it is an enforceable right.” – Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General We’re 10 days from Colorado Sunshine Law Week (March 16-22), part of a national celebration and recognition of open government, open records, and transparency. “Approved[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 6th, 2025
Concerns about PMC Board meeting conduct Dear Editor: I am writing to express my concern regarding the conduct displayed during the PMC board meeting on Feb. 25, 2025. This community is often reminded to get involved, attend board meetings, ask questions and voice concerns when they have them. However, when[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 73
Museum Musings are a collection of letters compiled by Tom Baker that were found in the White River Museum. They highlight the situation and conditions locally and nationally during the time that Nathan Meeker was the Indian Agent in this area. Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs. Washington,[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Show up, don’t gossip
Gossip is definitely a big problem in any small town, but hearing about a sudden change in someone else’s life from a close friend or family about another friend doesn’t feel like gossip. After all, the questions about what actually happened are to be expected. Unfortunately, the vicious rumors based[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Speaking ‘Texican’
If history had run a different course, we in Northwest Colorado could be speaking Texican as our official language. In our Rio Blanco County treasurer’s office is a huge map of the United States. No big deal, except that it shows the U.S. just after Texas had declared independence from[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Supporting students and schools in our communities
As Chair of the House Education Committee and your representative for House District 26, I am excited to share updates on legislation that will directly impact our students, teachers, and schools. This year, I am championing several education bills that address key priorities: improving classroom learning environments, enhancing school safety,[Read More…]
Cowboys close season with back-to-back wins
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team wrapped up its season with two consecutive wins, including a 60-56 road victory over De Beque last week. The last time these teams met, Meeker secured a 44-29 win on Feb. 11, 2022. This time, the result was the same, as[Read More…]
