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Build it and they will come … but who will maintain it?

MEEKER | For nearly 50 years the Fairfield Community Center complex has provided a venue for weddings, funerals, events, church services, debates, CNCC classes, lectures, community dinners and more. The building at 200 Main St. was the home of the Meeker Public Library and remains the location for the White[Read More…]

March 23, 2023 by editor Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Future of Fairfield Apartments discussed

RBC Commissioners hosted a work session last week to address concerns about the future use of the Fairfield Center Apartments. County Attorney Don Steerman opened the meeting by noting current apartment operations are unsustainable from a fiscal and liability standpoint. “If it continues to operate the way it is now,[Read More…]

December 22, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

VERY MERRY

Santa made a visit to the Fairfield Center on Saturday for “Breakfast with Santa” hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and the Meeker Lions Club. Pictured are Jackson, Dehlia, Ruby Dee and Opal Varland. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO

December 7, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

County

COUNTY BEAT: April 12 Meeting

WORK SESSIONS Building inspector Matt Franks said there are still unfinished 2021 building projects on the table, but few new applications coming in. He cited supply chain issues and costs of materials as likely causes of the downturn. Beth Willey has been appointed interim public health director. No applications for[Read More…]

April 13, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

County

STOCKGROWERS …

It was another full house for this year’s Rio Blanco Stockgrowers dinner and dance, held last Saturday at the Fairfield Center. COURTESY PHOTOS

February 9, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

County Beat: Oct. 28, 2021

RBC I Budget season is underway in Rio Blanco County. Combined decreases in projected revenue total $2.4 million, primarily from property taxes (-$685K) charges for service (-$311K) investment earnings (-$256K) capital grants and donations (-$1.1mil) and miscellaneous (-$35K). Despite projected decreases, overall budgeted revenues for 2022 are up slightly (about[Read More…]

October 28, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Meeker

QUILTS GALORE …

September 9, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Fairfield basement flooded; proper handling of asbestos; and a public health update

A water line break at the Fairfield Center in Meeker flooded the basement with about 6 feet — more than 400,000 gallons — of water last Tuesday. The community center houses the county’s public health and human services departments and Chuckwagon, the senior meal service. The basement, which is not[Read More…]

June 26, 2020 by Niki Turner 1 comment

County

County Beat: Feb. 21, 2019

RBC | At the Board of County Commissioners’ work session Tuesday in Rangely, Commissioner Gary Moyer presented a mission or vision statement to be sent to all the county department heads and shared with staff. The mission statement reads, “To provide services in a fair, respectful and professional manner consistent with[Read More…]

February 23, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Dance to benefit cancer patients

MEEKER | Annie Ellis, owner of Flora Bellas flower shop in Meeker, has known Gary Dunham and JR Lantz since she was a teenager. Finding out both had been diagnosed with cancer came as quite a blow. To help with their medical expenses, Ellis has organized a benefit dance. Tickets for[Read More…]

October 9, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

Silent auction, dinner Sept. 8

RBC I Horizons Specialized Services will host a silent auction and spaghetti dinner Thursday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.

August 22, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Fairfield Center sees grand opening

JUNE 22, 1974: Organizers call event a great success Editor’s note: The Fairfield Center in Meeker was dedicated and there was a public open house June 22, 1974. The following story was published in the July 4, 1974, edition of the Herald Times. It was a day (and a night)[Read More…]

July 6, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled