MEEKER | Newcomers in this little town have become more frequent as the years go on. One of the more recent additions, Randy Adams and his wife, are from a small town outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. Vacationing in Colorado made the couple fall in love with the state, causing Adams[Read More…]
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New board holds lengthy first meeting in 2021
RBC | Newly-elected Rio Blanco County Commissioner Ty Gates was sworn into office Tuesday morning. Commissioner Jeff Rector was also sworn in for his second term prior to the board’s first official meeting of 2021. Tuesday’s regular meeting included a check-in with Public Health Director Alice Harvey, who gave an[Read More…]
Derby Day …
On Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, ERBM Recreation and Park District held its annual Cardboard Derby Sled Race, drawing 52 participants. After a warm breakfast of burritos and hot chocolate/coffee, the races began! The winners by age are as follows: Fastest Division: 2 and under Paxton Dupire; 3 and 4 Luke[Read More…]
Area wrestlers compete at Vernal tournament
RBC | With open gyms and tournaments in other states, RBC club wrestlers participated in the Tournament of Champions (TOC) in Vernal, Utah, last Saturday. The TOC has been known to be one of the toughest tournaments in the area. This year the tournament was divided into varsity, junior varsity[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Jan 14, 2021
Don’t change livestock town code Dear Editor:I have a few things for the town board to hear on their proposed town code change to livestock in town by being a livestock owner in town and no one can seem to answer where to message the town board this as well.[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Secures Water Right for Wolf Creek Reservoir Project
RBC | Six years after the application was filed, a judge has granted a water conservancy district in northwest Colorado a water right for a new dam-and-reservoir project that top state engineers had opposed. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District now has a 66,720 acre-foot conditional water right to build a[Read More…]
Snowdy …
A snow cowboy across from the Meeker post office became a bit of a sensation last week, with some residents stopping to snap selfies with the frigid fellow. His presence brought plenty of smiles. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Swearing In …
Newly-elected county commissioner Ty Gates (above) and re-elected incumbent Jeff Rector (below) took their oaths of office Tuesday led by Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell. Gates replaces retiring commissioner Si Woodruff. Commissioner Gary Moyer, who was elected in 2018, will chair the board this year. Tuesday’s swearing in of commissioners,[Read More…]
News Briefs: Jan 14, 2021
Details on today’s vaccine clinic RBC | Today’s community COVID vaccination clinic will be open to the remainder of Tier 1A citizens, health care workers with less direct contact with COVID-19 patients and 70+ individuals only. Please bring proof of residency. See PAGE 6A for further details. This change is[Read More…]
Meeker Driver’s License Clinic Dates
MEEKER | Meeker Driver’s License pop-up clinic dates will be as follows Afternoons: 1-4:30 p.m. Mornings: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Appointment required – no walk-ins allowed. Call 720-295-2965 or go to the website: mydmv.colorado.gov for an appointment. Jan. 14 afternoon and Jan. 15 morning Feb. 11 afternoon and Feb.[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Colorado Wolf Introduction Process Needs Your Input
With Proposition 114 narrowly passing in November, you may be asking “how can I make a difference at this point?” NOW is your opportunity to help hold the State accountable to following through on the actual language of the ballot initiative. Per the ballot initiative, the State is required to,[Read More…]
Let’s Make Tracks
Growing up in Meeker in the ‘70s, I always looked forward to winter because it was a great time for outdoor activities. In those days, snowmobiles were just becoming popular, but were still a little financially “out of reach” for many of us. As a result, we had to come[Read More…]
