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…]
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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…]
Oh, the thinks you can think!
An explosion of color and fun hit the Meeker stage last weekend with the Arts and Cultural Council’s Seussical Jr. the Musical. More than 40 third through eighth graders entertained the audience, including (top left) Ashton Tapia and Alex Trout as Who’s Mr. and Mrs. Mayor (top middle) Stella Gray[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!
Here we go a-yurting
About 36 miles east of Meeker in the White River National Forest rests a testament to human history, ingenuity and community — a yurt. The structure, engineered by Meeker resident Roy Wedding, is put up every November by a “loosely organized” group called the White River Nordic Council. Saturday, Nov.[Read More…]
Words that hurt, words that heal: reframing the narrative
Local history buffs met over the weekend to discuss the story of the Nuche (Ute people) who as of 1860 had lived in the the area for more than 400 years according to official records, with some archeologists highlighting evidence that the Utes’ ancestors had resided in the area for[Read More…]
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…]
Editor’s Column – November 16th, 2023
Three branches of government, Schoolhouse Rock style For those who don’t remember Schoolhouse Rock, it was a series of educational, yet entertaining, animated musical clips inserted into Saturday morning cartoons. You see (putting on my granny voice) back in the days before cable and satellite and streaming on-demand video, the[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – Thank you from the family of Dillon Hobbs
Dear Editor, With appreciation and gratefulness, the family of Dillon Hobbs would like to thank the community for the outpouring of support and assistance throughout the last several weeks. Cassi, John, Donald and Amy are especially overwhelmed by each person, group and organization that reached out to aid during this[Read More…]
