MEEKER | It’s been 47 years since Dr. Charles Vandiver hung out his shingle and opened Meeker’s first preventive dentistry. Since that time he has repaired countless teeth, raised a family, made lifelong friends and made Meeker home. After a lengthy career—the average American changes careers every five to seven years—Vandiver[Read More…]
Month: June 2018
Families deserve better
RBC | The number of cases in which children have been removed from homes in Rio Blanco County has doubled in the last year, straining staff and budget resources. According to Director of Human Services (formerly social services) Barb Bofinger, the majority of the increase is related to drug use.[Read More…]
Marlins zoom through Delta, Craig meets
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Swimming, as a competitive sport, goes well beyond teaching a life skill and preventing drowning; there are many invaluable lessons learned. The Meeker Marlins, a team of seven, traveled to Delta for an evening meet on Tuesday, June 12, and walked[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: You really can’t save time
We all do it, we’re all guilty of trying to save time. Saving time seems like a good idea, and so we’ve been told by every new time-saving gadget ever invented. Remember when email was considered a timesaver? It’s become a giant time suck. So we switched to texting. Really[Read More…]
Build a better BBQ
By GREG & MEGAN HANBERG GM Meats RBC | ’Tis the season for backyard barbeques. With quality meats and locally-available ingredients, these easy recipes will help you make the most of your next meal. JALAPENO POPPERS OF CHAMPIONS 18 fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened;[Read More…]
Explore your artistic side at new studio
RANGELY | This week Rangely will welcome a new business enterprise where both kids and adults can get in touch with their artistic side. Makerspace, owned by local artist Elizabeth Wiley, holds regular business hours for drop- in time Tuesday through Saturday from 12-6 p.m. as well as offering scheduled[Read More…]
Rec district hears concerns regarding access to public information, passes financial audit
MEEKER | After hearing concerns from the Herald Times about a resolution passed in May that will make it more difficult for the public and press to obtain access to Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s public records, and concerns about perceived violations of the Colorado Open Meetings[Read More…]
Truck, trailer stolen from Meeker area; blood trail raises concerns
MEEKER | During the night of June 4 a truck with a trailer were stolen from a business at Curtis Creek Industrial Park in northeast Meeker. The truck contained numerous tools and a semi-auto handgun. The trailer had lumber and a new safe door. On June 6, the trailer with[Read More…]
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
RANGELY | Friday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CNCC Weiss Conference Room, 500 Kennedy Dr., in Rangely. Free, sponsored by Northwest Colorado Community Health Partnership. Youth Mental Health first aid is an evidence-based, public health training program that teaches participants the signs and symptoms of mental[Read More…]
Rangely Hospital District Open House
RANGELY | Help us celebrate our new campus name—Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center—and honor those community members who signed the District’s founding petition at an open house at 6 p.m. today, June 21, at 225 Eagle Crest Drive.
TANK solstice today through June 23
MEEKER | June 21 opened with a Dawn Sing at 5:30 a.m., followed by a 1:17 p.m. (solar noon) ringing of a titanium bell. At sunset, The TANK invites musicians and sound explorers to play and sing in The TANK themselves. For performance times or to sign up to participate,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 21, 2018
– Free Swim Friday June 22, 5 to 7 p.m. at Rangely Rec Center. FREE! WRBM Recreation & Park District 970-675-8211. – Track & Cross Country Clinic June 22, 10 a.m. to noon. at Bob King Track. FREE track and cross country clinic for youth entering K-8th grades. ERBM Recreation[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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