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Rule makes Dean’s list at U Wyo MEEKER | The University of Wyoming has listed Meeker’s Chase C. Rule on the 2020 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average,[Read More…]

No deal on bridge use for pond project

MEEKER | Diana Jones and Janelle Urista, representing Skijor, came to Meeker’s town board of trustees Tuesday to express gratitude for the “seed money” the town gave to the first skijor event. “We haven’t had the opportunity to come in and give our appreciation for your support,” Jones said. The[Read More…]

News Briefs: Aug. 6, 2020

White River Planning meeting Aug. 11 MEEKER | The White River Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District building. The committee will continue finalizing the Scope of Work starting with identifying goals for the various reaches[Read More…]

Back to school, with precautions

RBC | The goal is to get kids back in the classroom for in-person learning and to take all necessary precautions to keep them there, according to superintendents for both Rio Blanco County school districts. The official first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year is set for Aug.[Read More…]

COVID-19 case count rises to 20; 14 active

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated from the Aug. 6 print and online edition to reflect 8 new cases added after press time. Of the 20, 15 are laboratory-confirmed positive, five are probable (symptomatic with known exposure); 14 are active, and six are recovered. RBC | The county’s Board[Read More…]

Most high school sports will be delayed to late winter, including football and volleyball

RBC | The Colorado High School Sports and Activities Association (CHSAA) finally announced their schedules for the upcoming year, just six days before the season was to begin. “I am disappointed that CHSAA is not offering students and parents the personal choice to participate during their official season but grateful[Read More…]

Hello, Goodbye…

Practicing social distancing, Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey, Public Health Nurse Kelly Christian, and WIC Educator Mary Dillon pose for a photo at Christian’s farewell potluck on July 22. Christian recently accepted a position with Rangely District Hospital to the delight of her former patients and co-workers. [Read More…]

RBC Days Gone By: July 28, 2020

The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • True love is all the sweeter because its course doesn’t run smooth.  • There is a growing suspicion that the noisiest politician is usually the one who is always ready to entertain a cash proposition from the opposition. The Meeker Herald | 100 years[Read More…]