January, 2015 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Straight talk on insurance

RBC I The health insurance market has undergone a tectonic shift since 2010. Much has been discussed and debated when it comes to health insurance and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), especially in the last year.

January 17, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBCHS annual meeting …

Approximately 25 members of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society attended the group’s annual meeting Sunday at Richards Hall at St. James Episcopal Church in Meeker to review the last year, discuss projects for 2015 and to elect officers for the next year.

January 17, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Meeker’s boys remain undefeated after two weekend court wins

MEEKER I The Meeker High School boys’ basketball team started the New Year with a bang, scoring 136 points in two games and beating two competitive teams.

January 16, 2015 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Meeker alum has two academy appointments

MEEKER I One graduated Meeker student has received a pair of nominations from U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.-03) to attend either of two U.S. service academies next year. On Monday, Tipton announced the names of 11 students from Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District who have received his nomination to the U.S.[Read More…]

January 16, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

From My Window… Broncos finale disappointing; off-season could be interesting

Right out my window I saw a proud ole horse stumble and fall. While it is a real “bummer” that the Broncos’ season ended so abruptly and sadly, it didn’t take long for many of the fans and Denver media to start chewing on the carcass of that poor ol’[Read More…]

January 16, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Meeker Library addition looks at late-February opening

MEEKER I The new 2,700 square-foot addition to Meeker Library has been a long time coming, but librarian Mike Bartlett is happy to say that the end of the construction is in sight. He said Friday that the contractor told him that it looks that the project will be completed[Read More…]

January 16, 2015 by editor Comments are Disabled

Meeker school board addresses Dorsett, TELL surveys, audit

MEEKER I The Meeker School District’s Board of Education (BOE) met Jan. 6 for the first time since the announcement in mid-December that the citizen’s recall effort seeking to replace the three longest-serving members of the board had failed for lack of signatures.

January 15, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Death Notice: Nancy Cook

Nancy Cook, 59, of Meeker passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015. A memorial service will be held Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Central City, Neb. A full obituary will follow next week.

January 15, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely, county, BLM examine changes in plans for OHV trails

RBC I Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Rio Blanco County and Town of Rangely officials met Jan. 6 to discuss the BLM’s White River Resource Management Plan (RMP) in the context of county plans to implement an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Master Trails Plan, which was adopted last year.

January 15, 2015 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

County officials take oath of office…

January 15, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: January 15, 2015

Ads for 01/15/15 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80[Read More…]

January 15, 2015 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled