RBC | In March 2019, Rio Blanco County began the process of updating the county-wide hazard mitigation plan. Rio Blanco County is completing this update as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to remain eligible for mitigation grant programs. This plan examines county and local vulnerabilities to a[Read More…]
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Panther grapplers get wins and pins in Soroco
RANGELY | This last weekend the Rangely Panther wrestling team traveled to Soroco where they looked like a completely different team from the previous weekend. Friday the boys dueled both Saratoga and Soroco. None of the three teams had a full roster. Coaches moved teammates to try and get a[Read More…]
Cowboys 4th in 20th annual Shootout
MEEKER | The 20th year of the Meeker Cowboy Shootout, hosted by White River Electric Association (WREA), wrapped up with Fruita Monument on top, Mancos second, Rifle third and Meeker fourth. Selections for the all-tournament team are Cole Rogers from Meeker, Adani Hassan from Lotus School of Excellence, Evan Senhart[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Dec. 19, 2019
– ERBM Holiday Appreciation Drawings begin Dec. 2 at Meeker Recreation Center. Enter the drawing once a day until Dec. 22 for your chance to win ERBM prizes! ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Fair Board Meeting Dec. 19 at 6 p.m., Meeker Extension Office kitchen – The Rangely[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Dec. 19, 2019
Public Notice Meeker Housing Authority Vacancies The Town Board of Trustees is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals to fill five positions on an Interim Board for the Meeker Housing Authority. Qualifications for the positions are to be: a registered voter within Rio Blanco County; eighteen years of age[Read More…]
Classifieds: Dec. 19, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE December 2019 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call-in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Chuckwagon: 970-878-5627. Activities are subject to change. Schedule subject to driver availability-thank you for your patience while we are short-staffed![Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Are you driving impaired?
RBC | How often do you ask yourself if you are driving impaired? I know you’re asking why you would ask yourself that if you are not drinking. But are you actually impaired and don’t realize it? Think of it this way, have you ever driven when you were tired[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 12, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Sheep men in the northwestern part of Routt County are considerably stirred up over the recent theft of 3,000 head of sheep belonging to Griff Edwards. It seems that Jack McCarthy, Edwards’ foreman, is the guilty party. As foreman, he ordered one J.W.[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Dec. 2-8, 2019
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER Dec. 2-8, 2019 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 442 phone calls last week including 20 911 calls, 76 calls for Meeker Police Department and dispatchers placed 112 outgoing calls. A total of 161 calls for service were created. Note the[Read More…]
New school board members for Re-4
RANGELY | The Rangely School District Board of Education meeting was called to order by Sam Tolley on Monday, Dec. 9. Present were Tolley, Jason Cox, Todd Low, and Sarah Nielsen. Sarah Nielsen and Todd Low were sworn in. Superintendent Matt Scoggins explained that the district had just received certified[Read More…]
State cheer competition …
After taking first place in the 2A Game Day Division at the regional cheerleading championships in November, Meeker High School’s varsity cheerleading squad headed to state competition in Denver last weekend. They competed with 2A and 3A schools (all-girl and coed) in the Game Day Division on Friday and placed[Read More…]
Meeker Elementary School recognized for 2019 success
MEEKER | Meeker Elementary is one of up to 100 schools to be nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2019. The National Association of ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) State Program Administrators has named the Meeker school a National ESEA Distinguished School. The program publicly recognizes qualifying federally[Read More…]
