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…]
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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…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 35
White River Agency, Colorado, April 28, 1879 Sir: Yours of the 12th instant, “C Colo. C., 10, ‘79”, inclosing affidavit in regard to loss of property of Mrs. N. J. Elliot by the Utes is received, and I note that you direct me to take “the action required by department[Read More…]
Guest Column – One month at the Capitol
Things are really starting to pick up at the Colorado General Assembly. We are one month into our 120-day legislative session and while bills are still being introduced, the year’s priorities are starting to take shape. Personally, my legislation remains focused on our community’s biggest needs: expanding housing opportunities for[Read More…]
Guest Submission – So much white
White, white, white is about all I see looking outside. Too much snow, too much ice. It seems to me we in Meeker have never gotten a break all winter from the cold weather. Our yard is still covered with snow left from November that has never melted. I had[Read More…]
Northwest Resource Advisory Council meeting Feb. 28
The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will conduct a meeting on Feb. 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Little Snake Field Office, 455 Emerson St., Craig, Colorado. The meeting is open to the public. A virtual option will be offered through the[Read More…]
Colorado State Patrol putting the brakes on speeding
Can you go 10 mph over the speed limit without getting a ticket? One of the most common traffic infractions motorists commit is driving above the posted speed limit. Despite signs sending drivers reminders along each roadway, motorists push past the limits often with little concern and a lot of[Read More…]
Division of Water’s new measurement rules now in effect
The Colorado Division of Water Resources announced that as of Jan. 16, 2024, new rules governing the measurement of surface and groundwater diversions and storage are now in effect for Division 6. The division includes the Yampa, White, Green and North Platte River basins. “The Division 6 Measurement Rules are[Read More…]