By Logan Hill Special to the Herald Times RBC | During election years we always hear opposition or reform candidates calling for “transparency.” Why is this always a common theme? It seems like no matter which party or candidate is holding an office, the person running against them is begging[Read More…]
Month: February 2018
Commissioners discuss guns, other concerns with new board of health
RBC | At Tuesday’s county commissioners’ work session in Rangely the commissioners immediately went into executive sessions totaling more than 90 minutes for both human resources and assessor updates, citing legal matters related to a tax assessment settlement and personnel matters. Following the executive session Barbara Bofinger with human services told[Read More…]
Letter: New wild horse support group needs to hold BLM accountable
Dear Editor: The normative annual herd-growth rate is, at most, 5 percent. Gregg, LeBlanc, and Johnston (2014) found the average birth rate across wild horse herds to be just under 20 percent. But they also found that 50 percent of foals perish before their first birthday. Thus, the birth rate[Read More…]
The post office is the ‘last mile’ in customer service
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The United States Postal Service (USPS) not only serves its own customers but has become the “last mile” in serving the customers of other shippers as well. “We have ‘last mile’ agreements with several shippers simply because we go to[Read More…]
MHS students weigh in on school shootings
By VICTORIA LASKER and ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | What would happen if our little town of Meeker had a school shooter? What would we do? Of course our school does drills to prepare the students for every possible scenario, but do they really expect anything to[Read More…]
Bill to address CPW financial stability passes committee
RBC | Responding to testimony from hunters, anglers, state park visitors and volunteers about the need to provide a long-term funding solution for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed, 5-0, the Hunting, Fishing, and Parks for Future Generations Act (Senate Bill 18-143) late Tuesday. Lawmakers credited CPW[Read More…]
Rangely trustee running unopposed for mayor
RANGELY | This spring there will be only one name on the ballot for Rangely’s mayoral seat, Andy Shaffer. Shaffer said he is seeking the role to help continue the focus on economic development. “I want to help Rangely find and establish a business or businesses that will stimulate the economy[Read More…]
Meeker FFA program raises $505 for teacher
By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The FFA program put on Horseshoes for Hope Feb. 9 in the Meeker High School lobby during the basketball games. Horseshoes for Hope was a fundraiser designed to raise money for Kris Casey. Casey was diagnosed with breast cancer a[Read More…]
Trout Unlimited organization names White River project coordinator
RBC | Colorado Trout Unlimited (TU) announced this week that they have hired Aaron True, Ph.D., as their White River project coordinator. This is a brand new position for TU. “We’re really excited to have Aaron working for us in the basin” said Brian Hodge, TU’s northwest Colorado director of Steamboat[Read More…]
Letter: An open letter to our state and national representatives
Dear Editor: As a teenager, I qualified as an Expert Rifleman in the National Rifle Association. I was proud of that achievement. The NRA at the time was dedicated to education in firearm safety. The NRA still supports firearm safety education programs, but new technologies and mass production (more than[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting late February through March are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Social media marketing: basic, Feb. 19-March 12 from 6-8 p.m.; develop marketing strategies to market your business on social media sites. Microsoft Excel, Feb. 20-Mar.[Read More…]
4-H visits parkview …
CSU Agent Bill Ekstrom (pictured) and 4-H Youth Coordinator Jayda Lewis spent an afternoon at Parkview Elementary School recently with two first grade classes. Ekstrom and Lewis gave a presentation on how water moves and then broke the class up in groups. Each student got to make a chia pet[Read More…]
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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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Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
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Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Meeker High School’s FCCLA group placed 10 of 13 students in the top three in their respective categories and six qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington, this June. Results: Sam Hightower and Finley Deming - 1st Place Gold - Repurpose and Redesign; Aimee Shults - 1st Place Gold - Job Interview; Becca Hood - 1st Place Gold - Leadership; Lissbeth Sanchez and Shailee Rundberg - 2nd Place Gold - Promote and Publicize FCCLA; Kailynn Watson- 3rd Place Gold - Job Interview; Emma Bauer and Jacey Follman - 3rd Place Gold - Sports Nutrition; Braydin Raley - 3rd Place Silver - Professional Presentation; Graycee Cravens - Silver Medal - Entrepreneurship; Haylee Steele - Silver Medal - Sports Nutrition; Eduardo Cordova- Silver Medal - Career Investigation. More photos and full update online at ht1885.com.
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