MEEKER | Natalie E. Simonsen is one of 447 Colorado students on the 2018 fall semester academic Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. The honor roll consist of regularly enrolled freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must[Read More…]
Month: March 2019
OPED: Embrace the messiness of change
MEEKER | All of a sudden, spring is everywhere. It’s in the buds on the trees and the anthills popping up along the street. It’s in the first bright green shoots of soft baby grass, the birdsong in the air and and my blindingly white Irish legs that haven’t seen[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: a call to action, part 3
RBC | Over the past two months I’ve talked about crashes over the 2018 holiday season which took nine lives in seven crashes during a 72 hour period. We touched on the topic of mixing drinking, drugs and driving. Now let’s look at two of the most common ones we[Read More…]
Attend a Range Call board meeting
MEEKER | Be a part of one of Meeker’s oldest celebrations: Range Call. Board meetings are held every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mexican House. Next meeting: April 18.
Editor’s Column: “You learn nothing from life if you think you’re right all the time”
I don’t know who said it, and it really doesn’t matter. We all tend to live in our own little filter bubbles, accepting only input that agrees with our preconceived notions and past experiences. In addition, we’re now deluged with so much information we tend to make snap judgments based[Read More…]
State legislation, wolf reintroduction, water regulation outlook ‘depressing’
RBC | “Depressing.” That’s how RBC Commissioners describe legislation underway at the state capitol. Commission Chair Jeff Rector said he testified on Senate Bill 181 again last week in another 10 hour session. Proponents of the energy industry, and counties dependent on oil and gas tax revenue, believe the bill—as[Read More…]
Obituary: Michael Lee Garcia
Michael Lee Garcia Nov. 4, 1978 ~ March 16, 2019 Michael Lee Garcia, 40, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 16, 2019, with his family at his side. Mike was born on Nov. 4, 1978, in Ponca City, Okla., to Paula Sell and Ross Garcia. Mike married Chara Blakley Garcia on July 15, 2000, in Dinosaur, Colo. They have two[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club meeting Apr. 3
MEEKER | Wagon Wheel OHV Club will meet Wednesday, Apr. 3 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The social impact of legal cannabis
RBC | The first-ever baseline report assessing the impact of adult use marijuana regulations in Colorado was released in October 2018. Lawmakers in 2013 passed legislation authorizing regulators to conduct the five-year review, which seeks to better identify ways in which legalization has impacted public health and safety. “This report is[Read More…]
Death Notice: Stanley Whitehawk McCook,
Stanley Whitehawk McCook, 40, of Meeker, Colo., formerly of Randlett, Utah, husband of Kelly Ramsey McCook, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Colorado. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. at Randlett Cemetery in Randlett, Utah.
Beware of WREA payment scam calls
MEEKER | Please be advised that someone claiming to be from WREA is calling members demanding payment for alleged delinquent electric bills and threatening to disconnect power if the bill isn’t paid immediately. This is a scam. WREA will not terminate service for delinquent accounts without proper notice and will[Read More…]
Rangely trustees take another look at marijuana
RANGELY | Crossing Rangely’s Main Street is hazardous, according to a White River Village resident who spoke to the Rangely Board of Trustees at the March 26 meeting. The resident, who rides a scooter, said he has had a couple close calls on the highway and asked about installing caution[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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