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Meeker trustees approve aerial spraying for mosquitos, begin comprehensive plan refresh

MEEKER | Following discussion about the town’s mosquito control plan, Meeker trustees approved aerial spraying prior to the annual Range Call festivities this year. “We’re going to have a lot of mosquitos this year,” said Mayor Regas Halandras. “Last year was a perfect year not to spray.” Last year the[Read More…]

June 14, 2019 by editor 10 comments

Lawsuit against Meeker Housing Authority settled for $1 million

MEEKER | Pet lovers will agree: pets are a source of emotional support. Landlords will also agree: pets can be detrimental to property value. Determining whether emotional support animals and their owners qualify for the same housing protection as service animals became the subject of a two and a half year[Read More…]

June 7, 2019 by Niki Turner 1 comment

County Beat: May 30, 2019

RBC | The county commissioners heard from Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Manager Bill de Vergie Monday regarding the discovery of Northern pike in Kenney Reservoir. “The whole thing caught us by surprise,” de Vergie said of catching the first pike in the reservoir. Northern pike are non-native fish and[Read More…]

June 4, 2019 by Niki Turner 1 comment

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Meeker trustees approve 4-H sponsorship

MEEKER | The meeting of the Meeker Board of Trustees started with the public participation portion of the approved agenda. Three Rio Blanco County 4-H students (Dawson Willey, Deana and Leah Wood) requested that the Town of Meeker sponsor the 2019 Bred-N-Fed and Carcass Evaluation contests. The board approved a[Read More…]

June 3, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

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Meeker board considers affordable housing project

As part of their ongoing contract with Better City, Meeker’s Board of Trustees heard from Kelby Bosshardt, chief operating officer, about the next steps toward moving ahead with plans for developing affordable housing in Meeker.

April 29, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

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River clean up this Saturday

MEEKER | Several agencies have joined forces for a community clean-up effort along the White River from Sulphur Creek to the 10th Street Bridge. Spearheaded by Shawn Welder from the White River Alliance and the Yellow Jacket Conservation District, the goal is to “bring more attention to the river and[Read More…]

April 26, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Trustees hear Chamber update, historical signage proposal

MEEKER | The newest officer in the Meeker Police Department, Brian Ahearn, was officially sworn in during the April 2 Board of Trustees meeting. Ahearn was raised on a ranch near Elko, Nevada. He’s been an MP (military police) for the last seven years and comes to Meeker with his[Read More…]

April 14, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

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SWEARING IN …

Meeker Police Chief Phil Stubblefield (right) welcomes new Meeker Police Officer Brian Ahearn Tuesday during the Town Board of Trustees meeting. Bobby Gutierrez Photo

April 4, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Circle Park, Better City discussed by board

MEEKER | The town’s board of trustees heard an update on the Circle Park pond project from ERBM Recreation and Park District Executive Director Sean VonRoenn Tuesday. The rec district is waiting on consideration and approval from the cemetery district board as to whether the two-track road that goes from[Read More…]

March 17, 2019 by editor Comments are Disabled

Business grant apps now available

MEEKER | The town’s board of trustees met Tuesday with three members absent. Mayor Pro Tem Travis Day led the brief meeting in the absence of Mayor Regas Halandras and trustees Wendy Gutierrez and Scott Creecy. Police Chief Phil Stubblefield said there were 236 calls for service in January. “It was[Read More…]

February 23, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

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Slow December for Meeker PD

MEEKER | Either it was really cold in December or everyone was in the Christmas spirit, based on the number of calls to the Meeker Police Department. Police Chief Phil Stubblefield said the department had 160 calls in December. “That’s probably the lowest we’ve had in years. December was really slow[Read More…]

January 22, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Meeker Town Administrator resigns in executive session

MEEKER | TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SUBMITS RESIGNATION Meeker will begin the search for a new town administrator following the resignation of Scott Meszaros. Meszaros replaced longtime town administrator Sharon Day following her retirement in 2012. Meszaros submitted his resignation Wednesday, Nov. 14 during an executive session of the board. The board appointed[Read More…]

November 23, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled