The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • And still the inquiry for ranch property continues! Among the latest sales made was the transfer, by George S. Allsebrook, of the old Howard Jones ranch in Powell park, to Owen O. Jones. • Ed Saltmarsh has been corresponding with Fish Commissioner-elect Land[Read More…]
Month: March 2020
Shed hunting prohibited through Apr. 30
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds shed hunters that the collection and possession of antlers or horns on all public lands west of I-25 is prohibited between Jan. 1 and April 30 each year. This closure, in place since 2018, is intended to protect wintering animals from unnecessary human[Read More…]
It’s o-fish-ally fishin’ season
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anglers the upcoming 2020-2021 fishing season is upon us. This year, fishing licenses became available and valid on Sunday, March 1.
Lady Panthers basketball season comes to an end
RANGELY I The Rangely lady Panthers basketball team closed out their season at the 2A Western Slope District Tournament Thursday, Feb. 27 in DeBeque, Colorado. The lady Panthers were the sixth seed in the tournament and started the tournament by traveling to the third seed Soroco Rams on Tuesday, Feb.[Read More…]
Guest Post: Climate change–is it a crisis? (Part 4)
RBC I Recap: In the first three parts we discussed the makeup of our atmosphere and the climate and noted some challenges by scholars of some of the current talking points. We also gave examples of why just following the “consensus” science is not a good enough reason to accept[Read More…]
Another wolf sighting in Moffat County
RBC | According to a press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife released on Tuesday, a group of wolves has again been verified in Moffat County. It is likely that the latest sighting is the same pack previously seen in that area.
Guest Post: ‘I have found you an argument …’
RBC I As you read this, the final installment of Ms. Hemmerich’s series on climate change appears in a column nearby. This article refers to her Guest Post Part 3 published last week. I am reminded of the retort by Samuel Johnson, 18th century writer and lexicographer, to a gentleman[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Stockgrowers thankful for community support
Dear Editor: In celebration of the successful Dance Without Wolves fundraiser, the Rio Blanco Stockgrowers, Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau and Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers would like to thank the community and individuals who helped make it such a success. Over 300 attended and approximately $34,000 was raised. Proceeds will[Read More…]
Guest Post: CNCC Foundation update
RBC I The Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation Dinner always stirs up excitement in March. We are in the 16th year. This event serves as the main fundraising event for the college. What began as a dinner-dance is now a dinner and auction. Last year, the event raised over $75,000.[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Russell M. “Bill” Chamberlain
Russell M. “Bill” Chamberlain Aug. 25, 1958 ~ March 3, 2020 Russell M. (Bill) Chamberlain passed away early Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the age of 61 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Bill was born Aug. 25, 1958, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to Milo Chamberlain and Beverly Seprenant. He was raised[Read More…]
Millennial Musings: Anything you can do, I can do better?
RBC I “Anything you can do, I can do better,” was a common refrain among my siblings and I. We were exposed to it not from the 1946 musical Annie Get Your Gun, as one might imagine–our interests ran more towards repeated viewings of the extended Lord of the Rings[Read More…]
CDLE names Office of Just Transition director
RBC I Wade Buchanan, Governor Jared Polis’ Director of Policy and Research, has been named Director of the Office of Just Transition, which will be housed under the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). The office, created by HB19-1314, will focus on how to assist workers and communities impacted[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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