Town of Meeker Trustees got a glimpse of the 2023 draft budget Tuesday for preliminary discussion. The budget will be presented to the public in October. The draft budget includes a wage increase for staff to keep up with cost of living. Increases in health insurance, retirement, etc., indicate higher[Read More…]
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Board opts out of state FAMLI plan
Meeker’s Board of Trustees spent most of the post-Labor Day regular meeting reviewing another round of amendments to the long term lease with the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District for managing town-owned park properties. Rec district executive director Sean VonRoenn told the board during a joint meeting[Read More…]
Town of Meeker, ERBM rec board hold joint work session
The Town of Meeker’s board of trustees and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board of directors met in a joint work session Tuesday. They heard a presentation by Walt Proctor, director of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District, regarding a proposed display at Circle Park that[Read More…]
Town of Meeker donates to BMS outdoor ed trip
Meeker’s Board of Trustees reviewed and approved additional revisions to the language in a professional services agreement with SWCA Environmental Consultants for the Circle Park Phase II project on Tuesday. The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District is also reviewing the agreement. Trustees also approved a $1,500 donation[Read More…]
New officers join department
MEEKER | Lt. Tom Dietrich and Officer Matt Spangler were sworn in to the Meeker Police Department on Tuesday. Dietrich brings 20 years of law enforcement experience, including with the Colorado State Patrol, and Spangler is returning to the Meeker department after about five years. Town trustees heard the annual[Read More…]
Town discusses strategy after first Just Transition grant request denied full funding by state
MEEKER | Following a disappointing outcome for the Town of Meeker’s first grant application with the Office of Just Transition (OJT), town staff and trustees met with Kirstie McPherson, representing the OJT to discuss strategy moving forward. The Office of Just Transition was established by the State of Colorado “to[Read More…]
Supply issues nix spraying
MEEKER | After many years of debate about the town’s aerial mosquito spraying program, it appears the decision is out of local hands this year. Lanny Coulter, pilot, said he has been unable to procure the permethrin used in spraying. Supply chain issues are to blame, according to various reports.[Read More…]
Trustees divided on river project proposal; mayor casts deciding ‘yes’ vote
MEEKER | By mayoral proclamation, June 22 has been designated as Bike to Work Day in Meeker, with encouragement from Mayor Kent Borchard for residents to participate. The proclamation comes with the announcement that a small grant has been procured through the Meeker’s Main Street program, Project 45, for 11[Read More…]
Town of Meeker May 17 meeting
MEEKER | In an informational work session prior to the May 17 meeting, former Meeker Town Manager Sharon Day spoke to Meeker trustees and staff about the history of CCITF (County Capital Improvement Trust Fund) financing and how the fund was used to benefit the county, towns, and special districts.[Read More…]
Town of Meeker: May 3 meeting
MEEKER | At the May 3 meeting, Meeker trustees and staff heard a presentation from Bryce Carter, program director for the Solar United Neighbors Colorado co-op. The co-op is a vendor neutral non-profit that provides opportunities for residents and businesses to participate in a “group buy” program that saves costs[Read More…]
Town board spring election cancelled
MEEKER I In the first meeting in February 2022, following routine business items, the Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved a request from the Meeker Lions Club for a special event liquor license during the Meeker Skijor event at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds on Feb. 19. Trustees[Read More…]
RETIREMENT, SWEET RETIREMENT …
Kathy Sizemore (center) with Si Woodruff (left) and Meeker Chief of Police Ed Thompson. Sizemore was celebrated by Town of Meeker and Meeker Police Department staff, family and friends at a retirement party last Friday at Buffalo Hall. She worked at the Meeker Police Department for 34 years. | AMANDA SMITH[Read More…]
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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