MEEKER | The high school construction project got its legal stamp of approval Monday night when Meeker School District’s board unanimously approved a contract with Haselden Construction for $32.24 million and $90,000 in pre-construction fees. The contract was extensively reviewed before making its way to the board. Saul Abraham of[Read More…]
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Moffat County District Attorney issues new round of Dinosaur subpoenas
DINOSAUR | The Dinosaur Town Council will be taking another taxpayer‑funded trip Thursday, Feb. 28, to Steamboat Springs to testify before a grand jury regarding an ongoing, sealed investigation into the small town of about 300. Trustee David Heinrich on Tuesday, Feb. 26, confirmed he and at least eight others[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Feb. 21, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Sheriff Wilber returned in the fore part of the week from Pueblo where he left Robert McKee with the asylum authorities. For his services the sheriff has a charge of $240.15, which with the expense of the inquisition proceedings, will come out of[Read More…]
RBC Sheriff Weekly Call Review: Feb. 11-17, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
DERBY DUDES …
Cub Scout Pack 189 in Rangely held its 2019 Pinewood Derby on Jan. 30. First place went to Zane Wiley (Wolf), second place went to Chance Allred (Bear) and third place when to Kacey Allred (Bear). Casen Hinkle (Bear) won the sportsmanship award. Courtesy Photo
Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tourney
RANGELY | The annual Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament, sponsored by Silver Sage RV Park, will be held Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at the Elks 1907 BPOE at 633 E. Main St. in Rangely. There will be a pool play followed by a bracket tournament. Cost is $20[Read More…]
Annual woolgrower’s meeting Mar. 1
MEEKER | The annual meeting of the Rio Blanco Woolgrowers Association will be held Friday, March 1 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Topics of discussion will include the potential reintroduction of wolves, conflicts between bighorn sheep and domestic sheep, and the lamb and wool markets. A[Read More…]
New community ed classes in March
MEEKER | Time is flying and March classes will be starting soon. March 2: Canning 101—Learn the basics of home canning in this hands-on class with something simple. March 5: Microsoft Excel—Make your life easier with spreadsheets. March 6: Body Language for Business and Personal Life—Become aware of non-verbal communication.[Read More…]
HILLCLIMB MASTER …
Triple Crown Sports, lead by coach Keri King of Fort Collins, has pulled together a snowmobile race team for the 2019 RMSHA (Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association) circuit. Triple Crown Race sponsored riders Nick Gianinetti (Meeker), Eben Abshire (Palisade), Jonathan Durmas (Grand Junction) and Seth Ahlm (Fort Collins) all competed[Read More…]
RBC interagency updates
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] RBC I Representatives from multiple county and municipal agencies met with the Rio Blanco County Commissioners to provide updates on programs and projects in an interagency meeting. ASSESSOR RBC Assessor Renae Neilson said this is a reappraisal year. The east end of the county is “up[Read More…]
(OPINION) RBC Clerk and Recorder Update: February 2019
RBC | The entire Meeker Clerk’s staff attended the Feb. 12 presentation given by County Attorney Todd Starr regarding the Sunshine Law. All of us found it very interesting and informative. Many other county employees and members of the public also attended the presentation. Lunch was catered by Ma Famiglia restaurant.[Read More…]
Letter: CASA gives voice to children in need
Dear Editor: Children are powerless to advocate for their own best interests in dependency and neglect cases. These children, who have already experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or domestic violence, are often additionally traumatized by their journey through the child welfare system. These additional experiences, such as removal from[Read More…]
