Water rights still under review Regarding the May 21 article about the ERBM Rec District Board meeting held May 19, the board has received the dewatering permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment related to the construction of the pond at Circle Park, not the final water[Read More…]
Month: May 2020
Days Gone By: May 28, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Another valuable commodity added to our vast crude resources. The discovery, which was purely accidental, made this week. And now it is anthracite coal in addition to the limitless bodies of the bituminous article which we already possess. A. Burnham, who owns a[Read More…]
Natural gas initiative uses ad to press Oregon governor to move forward on Jordan Cove project
The Western States and Tribal Nations natural gas initiative, which includes representation from multiple states, counties and industry groups, including Rio Blanco, paid for a sponsored full page ad in the Sunday Oregonian newspaper with a letter to Governor Kate Brown about how the pipeline will help Oregon recover from[Read More…]
Hummers…
The hummingbirds are back! Forgo the red dye and make your own nectar with four parts water to one part granulated sugar (four cups water to one cup sugar fills about three-four standard feeders.) Bring to a boil, remove from heat once sugar dissolves. Let cool, then fill your feeders[Read More…]
Getting ready for the second annual Meeker Mustang Makeover
RBC | Some very lucky wild mustangs were picked up yesterday for the Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM) competition. This is the second year for the event. The purpose, according to MMM’s website, is “to showcase the horses of the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area and to to help prepare mustangs for adoption and[Read More…]
Seven Meeker seniors receive P.E.O. scholarships
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) Chapter BA Meeker is pleased to announce that Meeker High School senior Julia Dinwiddie has been selected as one of 29 STAR Scholarship winners in Colorado. The $2,500 scholarship awarded to Dinwiddie is just one of multiple P.E.O. scholarships awarded to graduating senior girls in Meeker[Read More…]
County Beat: Summer events will be different
Commissioners Tuesday approved — with some conditions — event plans for the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series, Rangely Hill Climb races, and Range Call in response to public health requirements. Some details still need to be worked out, including safety guidelines for concessions and determining how many spectators can attend certain[Read More…]
Welcome back…
Rio Blanco County officially has two operational recreation centers again. Rangely Recreation Center opened May 18, and Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) reopened Tuesday after an extended closure for a pool boiler replacement project. Temporary heat exchangers have been installed while MRC waits for remaining parts from Italy. Both recreation centers[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 28, 2020
Support for Rankin Dear Editor: Bob Rankin is the best conservative politician I have ever known, and I have known several. While I am very conservative, I would be a terrible politician. I would make a lot of noise and accomplish nothing. On the other[Read More…]
Virus status update
County public health director Alice Harvey updated the board of county commissioners Tuesday on changes to the state and county response to the coronavirus pandemic. The county is working on its Phase 2 plan, and the commissioners planned a special meeting Wednesday to officially approve a statement that when the[Read More…]
Things you don’t see every day …
Meeker residents may have been startled by the sight of a mysterious flying object drifting over town Tuesday. The UFO turned out to be a stray tent, fortunately unoccupied, that eventually came in for a landing near Gofer Foods on Market Street. Photographer Kim Ekstrom posted the photo on social[Read More…]
News Briefs: May 28, 2020
White River Museum now open MEEKER | The White River Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with attention given to physical distancing and sanitation. Pop-up driver’s license office in June MEEKER | The driver’s license office in Meeker will be open Thursday, June[Read More…]
Come say hi!
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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