Meeker’s recycling program came to an end after two decades. Expenses, partially offset by town funds, combined with low prices and demand for recyclable materials, made the program financially unsustainable. New county officials were sworn in to office in January 2023, including Clerk and Recorder Shawn Luce and commissioners Doug Overton and Jennifer O’Hearon. Suspicions
RBC | The board of county commissioners met this week to discuss the following public business. WHITE RIVER SOLAR PROJECT The White River Solar Project can now move forward following unanimous approval by the board of county commissioners Tuesday, wrapping up a long series of public hearings in which Rio Blanco County residents argued about
AIRPORT WATER LINES EXTENSION Efforts to add a new water line at Meeker’s airport continue following analysis of three potential installation options. The infrastructural upgrade would increase water pressure at the airport to accommodate fire safety requirements as part of proposed construction of a new private hangar. Originally the project was scheduled to begin June
WORK SESSIONS René Harden, representing the Radino Senior Center, asked if the seniors can take the county bus on an overnight trip in May. The seniors have raised their own funding for a trip and have 14 signed up to go. Permission was granted. RBC Extension Agent Linda Masters asked about adding two local Hispanic