PRESS RELEASE Hunters hoping to draw a big game license in Colorado in 2024 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2024 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1-April 2 at 8 p.m.[Read More…]
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PUBLIC NOTICES – February 29th, 2024
SUMMONS Case Number: 2023CV30024 Division: B DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, COLORADO Plaintiff: Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, its successors and assigns vs. Defendants: Matthew G.R. Mercado; Benjamin K. Kleinsasser; Amanda J. Boyd-Kleinsasser; Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County; all unknown persons who may claim an interest in[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 29th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Spring can’t be far off. A solitary blackbird made its appearance the other day. Late reports from the Douglas Creek and Rangely sections of the range indicate that cattle losses will be large. An unusually heavy fall of snow and a limited supply of[Read More…]
WRBM DADDY DAUGHTER DINNER
The WRBM Recreation and Park District hosted their annual Daddy Daughter Dinner in February. Everyone enjoyed a night out with dinner, games, cookie decorating, and a little dancing. “We would like to give a big THANK YOU to the Dillon Brothers for providing an amazing dinner!” WRBM said. WRBM photos
WREA responds quickly to full-circuit power outage
Last Thursday evening, in the middle of a snowstorm, Meeker residents reported seeing a bright flash of light on the east side of town just before the power went out throughout town and into rural areas like County Roads 7 and 43. According to White River Electric Association (WREA) Manager[Read More…]
Short-term rental permits approved
Seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were approved by Meeker’s board of trustees Tuesday following recommendations by the town’s planning commission. One letter in opposition to all short-term rentals in Meeker was received and heard by the board. Community Development Director Carly Thomson said all of the applicants have[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Feb. 11-17, 2024
ARRESTS 2/18/2023 A female party was arrested by Meeker PD for 2 warrants and transported to jail. 2/12/2024 A female party was arrested by Meeker PD for violating a protection order and transported to jail. She was issued a PR bond on 2/13/2024. CALL SUMMARIES 2/11/2024 @ 6:38 pm. A[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 22nd, 2024
Grand opening for Mountain Sage Therapeutics Feb. 29 MEEKER | You’re invited to the grand opening of Mountain Sage Therapeutics on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at 640 Main St., Suite B (next to Rocky Mountain Hairbenders). Enter to win one of three prizes. Light refreshments provided. Mountain Sage[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Certainty
“The only certainty is that nothing is certain.” ~ Pliny the Elder Remember when you were little and you had no doubts about the existence of Santa, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy? Remember the crushing sorrow that came with finding out your parents or grandparents drank the milk,[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS – Knowledge of people
Jay Sullivan asked if I could write a story on how knowing history can help us with our current interactions with people. I had to think really hard on this one. My brain strains very easily. I generally steer clear of writing articles that try to improve other people. I[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 22nd, 2024
Who’s really behind the Wolf Creek Reservoir? Dear Editor, Have you ever wondered about the real reason behind the huge Wolf Creek Reservoir proposed by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD)? A few miles east of Utah just off Highway 64, is a proposed project larger than anything in[Read More…]
