The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The Camp-Fire Girls are preparing boxes to be sent out at Christmas time to those, who perhaps, will not otherwise enjoy a Christmas this year. Through the kindness of many friends, who have clothes, which have been made over, pressed, darned and[Read More…]
Month: December 2017
Weekly Call Review: Dec. 4-10, 2017
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Dare to Live without Limits: Don’t let false justifications keep you from achieving your dreams
By Bryan Golden Special to the Herald Times RBC | False justifications are erroneous beliefs that are used to support specific behavior. When your actions are based on an incorrect understanding, you will either limit yourself or go down the wrong path. Your mind directs you based on your beliefs.[Read More…]
Nielson named OSU Senior of Significance
MEEKER | Taylor Neilson, an animal science and biochemistry and molecular biology major from Meeker, Colo., has been selected as an Oklahoma State University Senior of Significance for the 2017-2018 academic year by the OSU Alumni Association. Taylor is the daughter of Renae Neilson. She is a member of the[Read More…]
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation raises more than $130K for local 3D mamography program
MEEKER | “Pioneers Medical Center is launching the new 3D Mammography Services,” says Pioneers CEO Ken Harman. “We couldn’t have done it without the support from our community and Pioneers Healthcare Foundation.” Pioneers has installed the new 3D unit and has received its FDA certifications. “The final on-site certification was[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Health & Wellness: Qualitative and quantitative data important to quality of life
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | Busy month full of thoughts and meetings, some with an environmental bent and others with a behavioral and physical health emphasis, all with the general purpose of making Rio Blanco County better, whether improvement of the human condition or the[Read More…]
MHS and BMS winter concert Dec. 19
MEEKER | Jeff Hemingson, director of bands and choirs for Meeker High School and Barone Middle School announced that the winter concert will be presented on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium and will feature all bands and choirs. The sixth grade band will start[Read More…]
Commissioners appoint three advisory members to board of health
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners authorized three non-voting appointments to the RBC Board of Health: RBC Emergency Manager Ty Gates, BLM hydrologist Keith Sauter and Rangely District Hospital nurse practitioner Shelby Lindsay. The appointees will provide expert advice to the commissioners in the event they need to take action[Read More…]
Meeker school board will apply for BEST grant
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Education (BOE) was out in force Tuesday for their regular December meeting. Of long-range importance was their go-ahead for the Meeker School District (MSD) to apply to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for a Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant to help pay[Read More…]
Learn more about Ideal You on Dec. 19
MEEKER | The next Ideal You educational seminar will be Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. upstairs in the Hugus Building at 592 Main St. in Meeker. The seminar will include an open house, product tasting and more. For more information on the Ideal You weight loss program visit www.idealprotein.com.
Family Ice Fishing Day postponed
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been reschedule to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Under the Dome: The train has left the station
By Bob Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | The 2018 legislative session is underway, for the Joint Budget Committee that is. We received the governor’s request on Nov. 1 and we’re busy digging into and questioning as much of the 30 billion dollars of spending as we can.[Read More…]
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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