Summer Festival set for Aug. 28 MEEKER | Mountain Valley Bank’s popular “fall festival” will return for the 17th year with a few changes, starting with the season. The festival has always been held the last weekend in September. The timing has put the event — which provides an opportunity[Read More…]
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RBC, BLM land return to Stage 1 fire restrictions
RBC | Rio Blanco County and BLM land returned to Stage 1 fire restrictions on Wednesday, July 14. White River National Forest was already in Stage 1. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. 36 CFR 261.52 (a) This includes charcoal barbecues and grills[Read More…]
WINNERS, WINNERS …
This year, competition for best Fourth of July parade float was particularly steep, with more entries than ever before. Here are the 2021 winners: SOPHIA GOEDERT/CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
Letter: Donations make 2021 Galapagos trip possible
Dear Editor: Hello Meeker, through your generous donations, the Meeker International Ecology Program is heading to the Galapagos Islands, finally! When you read this, we will already be thoroughly engaged in learning on the Islands. Our first stop will be the Santa Cruz Highlands where we will become more familiar[Read More…]
Camping: Back to basics
MEEKER | Camping: Back to the Basics by Kaye Sullivan One of the key reasons I have always loved camping is that it takes you back to the basics of life. Required is tolerance for no quick hot water, instant coffee, comfy bed and no dishwasher or disposal. Plus you’re[Read More…]
County Beat-July 13 meeting report
RBC | Commissioners Jeff Rector and Ty Gates participated in several work sessions Tuesday prior to the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. IT Director Trevor Nielsen said they are working on a plan that will allow the county to move some broadband customers currently using the Oak[Read More…]
SUNSHINE AND SUMMER TIME …
Summer is in full swing in Rio Blanco County with cornhole tournaments in Meeker and Rangely, farmer’s markets and exceedingly warm temps of 100 plus degrees. Rain is in the forecast for the next few days, however. We’ll see if it makes an appearance or just sends its friends, thunder[Read More…]
Letter: On Politics
Dear Editor: A thought on politics……after celebrating our nation’s independence. Running for an office and holding an office are two very different things. Holding an office requires honor, integrity, and tempering every act with wisdom. Running for an office requires none of those things. Winning an election is not what[Read More…]
BUBBLY …
Meeker Regional Library’s latest addition is a delight to patrons of all ages. Check out the new color changing bubble wall in the children’s room next time you stop by 490 Main Street. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Kaye’s Corner: Travel Tips
MEEKER | After four weeks on the road, including incredibly fun and very frustrating moments, we have these tips to offer for travel 2021. • Take your mask – Many places strictly enforce mask wearing including restaurants, groceries, and retail places. Covid restrictions are not rescinded everywhere.• Add to piggybank[Read More…]
GRAND OPENING …
Some of the descendants of Rio Blanco County pioneers Link and Fannie Tagert have officially returned to the former Tagert Hardware building at the corner of 6th and Main Street in Meeker.Suzan Pelloni and the Streamline Realty team held a grand opening celebration at the remodeled location on Sunday, July[Read More…]
Scott Marsh new R&B director
RBC | “It’s fun when you can come to work with a smile and leave with a smile; it’s a fun job when you’re doing that,” said Scott Marsh, who seems to be enjoying his new position as Road and Bridge/Landfill Director for Rio Blanco County. Marsh noted that the[Read More…]
