MEEKER I The demand for Dr. Kevin Borchard’s skilled surgical techniques and extensive fellowship training drives patients from all over the country to Meeker, Colorado, for his specialized orthopedic services; because of this, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) continues to see extraordinary growth with excellent patient outcomes.[Read More…]
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Historic Colorado Contest asks Coloradans to help design state’s 150th anniversary license plate
From Buffalo Bill Cody to Molly Brown and Dr. Justina Ford, Coloradans have a habit of making history, and with the DMV’s newest effort, Centennial State residents have another opportunity to do just that. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to launch the Historic Colorado Contest, a[Read More…]
MSD receives accreditation for seventh year in a row
MEEKER I Only 6% of Colorado’s public schools receive state accreditation, Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle said Monday at the regular school board meeting. Meeker schools have received accreditation for the last seven years in a row including COVID years and for four “if you don’t count COVID years.”[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: Sept. 19 – 25, 2022
ARRESTS A 42-year-old female was arrested 9-19 on a Rio Blanco County warrant. A PR bond was granted 9-20 by Magistrate Shamis CALL SUMMARIES 9/21/2022 @ 2:54 p.m. A call came in for a Border Collie who had jumped into the UPS truck just wanting to ride around town to[Read More…]
SD8 candidates on the issues
The non-partisan group Club 20 hosted debates this month featuring candidates for state and national seats. Last week, we covered Colorado’s Third Congressional District and State House District 26; you can read that story at https://bit.ly/3fjGGOB. This week, we turn to the debate between Colorado State Senate District 8 candidates.[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: September 27, 2022
A little less than three years after the previous board of county commissioners passed a resolution turning all plumbing inspections over to the state, the current board has spent several hours in work sessions weighing the pros and cons of taking back local control. Contractors have shared concerns about delays,[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: September 29, 2022
Meeting for RBC Democrats RBC | There will be a RBC registered Democrats organizational meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Meeker Public Library meeting room, 7-8 p.m. This meeting is an opportunity to meet other Democrats, share your thoughts and ideas, and set a direction for our organization. We need[Read More…]
Connecting kids with conservation efforts
Every year, the fifth grade Meeker Elementary School class takes a field trip to Trappers Lake. Staff members of the U.S. Forest Service Blanco Ranger District (BRD) coordinate with teachers to interact with students and share their knowledge of the “Cradle of Wilderness,” its many wonders, and how to best[Read More…]
Cave Creek Fire …
Firefighters are monitoring the lightning-ignited Cave Creek Fire 20 miles southeast of Meeker and one mile south of the South Fork Campground. The ¼-acre fire was discovered Saturday when a small amount of smoke was visible, but it has likely been smoldering in the moist mixed-conifer forest for at least[Read More…]
MHS Homecoming 2022 {PHOTOS}
MEEKER | Meeker celebrated Homecoming week early this year. Festivities included a parade down Main Street on Friday, Sept. 23, followed by a pep rally on the courthouse lawn. The Cowboys then played the Roaring Fork Rams, crushing them 41-8. Read the Sept. 29 edition of the Herald for more[Read More…]