March, 2020 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

For parents and guardians: what to do when school is closed

RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health released an informational letter addressed to parents in the county this week. The letter address the importance of social distancing practices, offers specific recommendations, contact information and more resources from the Center for Disease Control and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.[Read More…]

March 20, 2020 by Caitlin Walker 3 comments

RBC Public Health stresses personal responsibility

RBC | Community leaders and stakeholders met virtually on Monday for an update on the coronavirus pandemic. While no positive tests have been reported in Rio Blanco County, as of Tuesday, March 17, eight people had been tested with four negatives and the remaining tests awaiting results. Those who have[Read More…]

March 19, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Meeker School District officially extends closure to April 17

MEEKER | Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order to suspend school activity until April 17, and Meeker School District has announced they will begin formulating their approach to alternative learning. MSD will also provide school breakfasts and lunches to students in need once the originally-scheduled spring break, which was[Read More…]

March 19, 2020 by Caitlin Walker 2 comments

Hope blooms

Crocuses are beginning to appear. Hope blooms. Photo courtesy of Pat Daggett

March 19, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

The Great Big List: Cancellations, changes, assistance, updates and where to order take-out

Most recent update 2:03 p.m. Thursday, March 24. BREAKING: Colorado is now under a stay at home order. Please check here for updated instructions on what businesses will be closed or open until at least April 11, and what you can and cannot do while this order is in place.[Read More…]

March 19, 2020 by Caitlin Walker 1 comment

Days Gone By

Days Gone By: March 12, 2020

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Dwight Ryland, accompanied by J.C. Bell of Cripple Creek, and H.H. Hallett of Kansas City, Mo., were passengers on the incoming state Wednesday evening. The two former gentlemen are her to stay for the summer and came in early in order to get[Read More…]

March 18, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

MHS drama provides much needed comic relief with ‘Brothers Grimm’

[smugmug-slideshow domain=”https://rioblancoheraldtimes.smugmug.com/Brothers-Grimm-Spectaculathon/” key=”mtRhF2″ randomize=”true” navigation=”true” playbutton=”true” speed=”3″ /] By BECCA STEERMAN | Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker High School put on a production of “The Brothers Grimm” on March 11 and 12. The play was a fast-paced show about the fairy tales written by the Grimm[Read More…]

March 18, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Weekly Call Review: March 2-8, 2020

WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER March 2-8, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 306 phone calls last week including 15 911 calls, 41 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 79 outgoing calls. A total of 147 calls for service were created, 50 for[Read More…]

March 18, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

HILLCLIMB …

The Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) World Championship is in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, next week (March 19-22). Meeker locals Nick and Andrea Gianinetti will be competing in two events each after racing last weekend in Afton, Wyoming. Nick placed eighth in the semi-pro modified class and Andrea placed sixth[Read More…]

March 17, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Boys B-ball …

All ERBM Recreation and Park District third through sixth grade youth boys’ basketball teams had a successful season that ended in late February. In the third/fourth-grade age division, Meeker had three teams and they ended up with the three best records in the Colorado River Youth Basketball League. For most[Read More…]

March 17, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely School District extending spring break due to coronavirus, expected start date April 6

RANGELY | Rangely School District has announced an extended closure due to COVID-19. New expected start date is April 6. “A lot of thought went into this decision, including recommendations/mandates coming down from the state and federal governments, as well as some pretty solid research, and modeling from experts who[Read More…]

March 17, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel

MEEKER | As many long-time Rangely residents know, I have been a dental hygienist and teacher here for almost 40 years. I am very concerned about our community’s children and their long-term health and education. So, I will continue my long tradition of sharing information the only way I know[Read More…]

March 16, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled