July 30 – Aug. 5, 2018 The dispatch center processed 594 phone calls this last week, receiving 21 911 calls, answered 62 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 149 outgoing phone calls. A total of 166 calls for service were created, 69 for the Sheriff’s Office, 96 for[Read More…]
Latest News
Obituary: Jewell Johnson Thayne
Jewell Johnson Thayne 1935 ~ Dec. 10, 2017 Jewell Johnson Thayne, 82, of Green River, Utah, passed away on Dec. 10, 2017. Celebration of life will be held on Aug. 11, 2018, in Meeker. Jewell was born in Meeker, Colo., where she graduated from Meeker High School. Jewell was first[Read More…]
Reviewing the Better City contracts, three years later
RBC | After three years with Better City the town of Rangely and Rio Blanco County have both chosen not to renew their contracts while Meeker prepares to adopt a new, independent contract with the company. With the joint economic development effort changing directions each entity has reviewed the project,[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update: 6 p.m. Aug. 14
County Road 10, also known as South Fork, has been evacuated and is closed. The Cabin Lake Fire is experiencing extreme fire conditions due to fuel conditions and gusting 45 mph winds. Crews are actively engaging the fire along the northern perimeter and structure protection operations are ongoing. Night operations[Read More…]
Sole bid for Meeker water project $310,000 over budget; divided trustees voice concerns
MEEKER | The board of trustees reviewed the second bid received for the second phase of the town’s water project at the Tuesday meeting. The previous bid was incomplete, and the board asked to go out to bid again. The bid came in more than $310,000 over the $1 million[Read More…]
EVACUATION ALERT FOR COUNTY RD. 10
An evacuation order has been issued for residents on County Road 10. Do Not Wait. Evacuate Immediately via County Road 10 to County Road 8. The evacuation center will be set up at the Sheriff’s Office 355 Fourth St in Meeker. The alert was sent to most of County Road[Read More…]
New wildfires in Moffat County
The Sage Draw Fire, 11 miles southeast of Elk Springs (on Hwy. 40), was reported at 50 acres when crews arrived on scene Monday. The fire is burning west of the Indian Valley Fire in Moffat County. The Three Springs Fire started Monday in Moffat County near County Road 16[Read More…]
Dog Show Results
RBC | SHOWMANSHIP – INTERMEDIATE 1. Grace Roberts 2. Eva Scritchfield 3. Kayla Scott 4. Hayley Rippy SHOWMANSHIP – NOVICE JR 1.Cooper Arnold 2.Hayden Garcia 3. Jacob Roberts 4. Aiden Buckler 5. James Petty 6. Holt Pelloni OBEDIENCE – INTERMEDIATE 1. Grace Roberts 2. Kayla Scott 3. Eva Scritchfield OBEDIENCE[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update
Cabin Lake fire grows yesterday and overnight; weather and fuel conditions continue to be a factor Fire: Cabin Lake Fire Containment: 35 percent Acres: estimated 3,000 Start Date: July 29 Cause: Unknown Location: approx. 5.5 miles south of Buford and approx. 7 miles NW of Meadow Lake Campground Total Personnel:[Read More…]
4-H County Shootoff Results
Obituary: Byron Austin Linden
Byron Austin Linden Jan. 24, 1922 ~ Aug. 5, 2018 A grand storyteller, Byron Austin Linden, 96, passed away in peace on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at Pioneers Hospital. Recently preceded in death by the beautiful love of his life, Josephine (Rodriguez) and his grandson Luke Austin Meakins. Byron was[Read More…]
Experts offer tips for food allergy safety at school
RBC | As summer winds down, parents and children are preparing for the start of the school year, but for children with food allergies, heading to school for the first time can come with significant stress and anxiety. When a child is at school, they’re away from the watchful eye[Read More…]
