RBC | A special thank you this week to all the staff at the Rio Blanco Herald Times, but especially Niki Turner. I write an “occasional” column in the newspaper. It started out as a crazy idea I had in order to bring “public” back to public health. To get health[Read More…]
Month: October 2018
Oct./Nov. Community Ed Classes
MEEKER | Oct. 23-Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30: Microsoft Excel—learn spreadsheets, construct graphs and formulas. Nov. 1, 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m.: Food Safety Works Training for three-year certification in a hands-on environment for Food Service Workers. Nov. 12 and 19–6:30-8:30 p.m: True Colors: Personality Analysis—Helps learn temperament/personality to improve cooperation, and[Read More…]
Obituary: Diane Dunbar McKee
Diane Dunbar McKee Dec. 2, 1943 ~ Oct. 9, 2018 Diane Dunbar McKee, died on Oct. 9, 2018, at the age of 74. Diane was born on Dec. 2, 1943, in Glenwood Springs, Colo., to Kenneth Glenn and Lucille Zook Dunbar. She was raised in Meeker, Colo., with her older[Read More…]
Vaping: Long-term effects, dangers unknown
MEEKER | “Smoking for the 21st century” is one way to describe vaping. Within the last two years things seem to be spiraling out of control. It seems that kids and parents don’t fully understand the consequences that come with vaping. Vaping is the act of inhaling a vaporized liquid from[Read More…]
RBC Search and Rescue kept busy during first rifle season
RBC | The first rifle season in Rio Blanco County had numerous Back Country Rescue and Search and Rescue deployments. Friday, Oct. 12—A 61-year-old male from Tennesse was bucked off a horse and suffered a possible left hip fracture in the Jensen Wildlife area around Mile Marker 55, Hwy. 13. Meeker[Read More…]
Magical Night at Hogwarts Oct. 27
MEEKER | Oct. 27 is the second annual A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker 4-H fund raiser held at the RBC Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. This event is open to the public. 4-H clubs host booths to raise money for their clubs in a Halloween carnival-like setting with food,[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Denial is a terrible place to live
Mid-term ballots went out this week. If you are of voting age and didn’t get one you need to contact the county clerk and recorder or govotecolorado.com ASAP and find out what you need to do to get a ballot. Besides a race for our state’s governor, and our house[Read More…]
Tools available for voters this election season
RBC | As Coloradans receive their ballots this week, Secretary of State Wayne Williams wants to remind them of tools available this election season. Voters are able to register to vote online at www.GoVoteColorado.com. The site also offers the ability to update your information, change party affiliation, check ballot status and[Read More…]
Annual watershed meeting Oct. 24
RANGELY | The annual White, Yampa and North Platte Watershed meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rangely Fire training facility at 2121 East Main St. in Rangely, Colo. There will be a special presentation on the Colorado Drought Contingency Plan by Alden Vanden Brink,[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Oct. 23
RANGELY | The Community Networking Meeting is fast approaching. Please join us on Oct. 23 from 12-1:30 p.m. Presenting will be the Town of Rangely on their current projects as well as their next steps. If you plan to attending please RSVP to Keely Winger at 970-675-3219 no later than Friday,[Read More…]
Drought contingency plan draws concern
RBC | Early this fall Upper Colorado River Commissioner James Eklund and staff from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office and Colorado Water Conservation Board presented draft Drought Contingency Plans (DCP) for the Upper Colorado River Basin states. The plans have drawn fire from a variety of water groups including the local[Read More…]
Nieslanik supports 4A
Dear Editor: What makes Meeker so special? I’d bet many people would answer by saying: “the community.” Meeker’s community is our greatest asset because we know each other, we help each other, and we give back. Whether it’s running into friends at the grocery store, pitching in to help a[Read More…]
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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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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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