RBC | In his first round of picks, Governor-Elect Jared Polis named some 12 members to his cabinet this past week. Among these are Meeker native Stan Hilkey and Durango resident Kate Greenberg—so far his only two selections from western Colorado. At least seven additional major cabinet choices have yet to[Read More…]
Month: December 2018
DAYS GONE BY …
Montey Franklin and his fellow sixth grade classmates at Barone Middle School visited the residents of the Walbridge Wing—including centenarian Ethel Starbuck—just before Christmas and read aloud from the Days Gone By section of the Herald Times. To see more photos, grab a copy of this week’s newspaper, download the[Read More…]
PAYING IT FORWARD …
Seventh grade teacher Jennifer Turner has a holiday tradition for her classes. “Every year I show the movie, ‘Pay It Forward.’ My goal is to have the kids do for others instead of focusing on their ‘wants’ the month of Christmas and all year. Some years the kids really buy[Read More…]
RURAL PATHWAYS …
Meeker High School alumni Meg Nieslanik, Sam Love and Jake Nieslanik took to the microphone at The Mexican House last Saturday during the second annual fundraiser for the Rural Pathways scholarship program. PAIGE JONES PHOTO
Seventh grade girls basketball team wins in DeBeque 38-11
RANGELY | The seventh grade A Rangely girls’ basketball team traveled to DeBeque last Saturday, Dec. 15 for their first game of the season. The girls played extremely aggressive defense that got them the lead at the end of the half. Shots started falling for the Panthers who were able to[Read More…]
Half of Coloradans now live in wildfire risk areas
RBC | The number of people living in areas at risk to the effects of wildland fire increased by nearly 50 percent from 2012 to 2017, based on new Colorado Wildfire Risk Assessment data released this week by the Colorado State Forest Service. As of 2017, approximately 2.9 million people live[Read More…]
Details emerge about fatal Rangely shooting
RANGELY | The man who died in an officer-involved shooting Dec. 10 was a 58-year-old man reportedly driving a stolen vehicle that struck a Rangely police officer’s car during the incident, 9th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Cheney said Friday. Daniel Pierce died during a police pursuit that ended at Colorado highways[Read More…]
Dinosaur National Monument accessible to public during government shutdown
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will remain accessible to visitors, unless safety concerns warrant their closure. Emergency and rescue services will be limited. There will be no NPS-provided visitor services at Dinosaur National Monument, including public information, restrooms, trash collection, and facilities and roads maintenance (including plowing if applicable). Because[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 27, 2018
– Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday in December will feature a macrame class beginning at 1 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call or come in to sign up now. 970-878-5911 – RBC Fair Board meeting[Read More…]
Legal Notices: December 27, 2018
Public Notice Bresnan Communications, LLC Locally Known As Charter Communications Franchise Agreement Notice is hereby given that pursuant to C.R.S. 31-32-101 et seq., at the regularly scheduled Town of Meeker Board meeting on January 2, 2019, the Town will consider a Franchise Agreement for the construction and operation of a[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 27, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting Management Proposals for hay production on Piceance Creek State Wildlife Area. Hay production and limited grazing will take place on the Dry Fork Unit located along Rio Blanco County Road 22. Information is available to all interested parties at the Meeker CPW[Read More…]
Colorado State Trooper Tips: Hidden scars
RBC | Each month I usually write about topics to help you and your families stay safe on the roadways. This month I would like to touch on why that is so important. There is a hidden scar that goes on under the radar of public perception. So this time, I[Read More…]