RBC I Budget discussions for 2022 will be held in the afternoon/evening hours this year to facilitate opportunities for the public to participate, following a request from Commissioner Jeff Rector. Additional reductions to the budget are anticipated for 2022. Commissioners discussed combining a grant writing position with a county administrator.[Read More…]
Latest News
15 new cases of COVID
RBC I There were 15 new cases of COVID-19 and one new hospital admission reported between July 12-19, bringing the total reported cases in the county to 700. It is likely there have been other cases that were not reported in individuals who were not tested or were asymptomatic. According[Read More…]
SEAS THE DAY …
Seaplanes entertain, educate at Kenney Reservoir Splash-in RANGELY | It was the usual crisp morning start that turned into a beautiful, bright day on Saturday, July 17 in Rangely, Colorado. It was perfect for the Seaplane Splash-in at the Kenney Reservoir hosted by the Colorado Seaplane Initiative. Major leaders in[Read More…]
ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER …
One of Meeker’s pretty downtown planters is growing something unusual–do you see it? We’re not sure whether the tomato plant was intentionally placed or if someone dropped a half-eaten tomato sandwich in there … but it’s fun either way!
Jammin’ Lamb Fest is back and looking for entrants
MEEKER | The Meeker Classic is accepting entries for the annual Jammin’ Lamb Fest held downtown on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Jammin’ Lamb Fest has become a favorite for locals and visitors to the Meeker Classic. A culinary competition featuring chefs from around the area — chefs gather on[Read More…]
Letter: See the Coal Creek School
Dear Editor: Come out to the Coal Creek School on July 25 at 2 p.m. and join the Rio Blanco County Historical Society at their quarterly meeting and see how they have preserved our area history. The school is located at 617 County Rd. 6, about six miles east of[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Inconceivable!
Words have definitions. Over time and use sometimes those definitions change. Sometimes they get twisted, or overused, or misapplied, and the “new” definition sticks. In our modern culture of soundbites and buzzwords and trying to win arguments in 140 characters, this phenomenon has become rampant. Words that spark fear or[Read More…]
WHAT THE FLOCK …
A pink and feathery migration has been making its way all around lawns in Meeker. These flamingo flocks are Sydney and Morgan Keetch’s creative fundraiser for the 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip. Their mom Nikki Keetch told the HT, “We’ve had to come up with clever ways to raise money[Read More…]
Loose Ends: No “normal”
MEEKER | Range Call is done for the year. Its success should be seen as a positive indication that Meeker is on the way to a somewhat regular routine. The Delta variant of COVID-19 had already surfaced here before the event was held and more outbreaks are predicted for the[Read More…]
Letter: Borchard AAA rating for double knee replacement
Dear Editor: I had a double knee replacement. Thanks to Dr. Borchard and Pioneers Hospital and all of the staff from start to finish. They are the best. AAA rating all around. Thanks, John S. Johnson Mesa, Colorado Thoughts expressed on opinion pages are exclusively those of the writer and[Read More…]
Obituary: James Patrick Sheridan
Sept. 14, 1942 ~ July 8, 2021 James Patrick Sheridan (Pat) (JP), 78, died peacefully in his sleep in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a brave fight with kidney and heart disease. Patrick was the third of seven children born to Jim and Pauline Sheridan. Pat attended the Meeker public school[Read More…]
Obituary: Mary Ann Fuller
March 13, 1932 ~ April 9, 2021 Mary Ann Fuller passed away on April 9, 2021, at the age of 89. Mary Ann was born on March 13, 1932, to Gertie E. Cary and Sam T. Cary in Milner, Colorado. Mary Ann married Joseph (Joe) Fuller on Nov. 16, 1952,[Read More…]