[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Thanks to an unexpected call from the Federal Aviation Administration, the county expects to be able to address multiple drainage issues at the Rangely Airport this summer. According to Jeremy McAlister of T-O Engineers, “the FAA called and said they wanted to do[Read More…]
Month: May 2020
Millennial Musings: Frankly, 2020, what the actual heck?
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] I did it, you guys. I put on real pants. And it was awful. So awful, in fact, that several pairs of (larger) pants are right now on their way to my home via the magic of the internet and USPS. Did quarantine[Read More…]
Man’s best friend…
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Did you know there are numerous ways owning a dog can benefit your health? Here are our favorites: 1. Dogs can motivate you to exercise more. 2. Dogs help prevent social isolation. 3. Dogs can help you reduce anxiety. 4. Dogs can help[Read More…]
Farm Bureau raises $68K to oppose wolves
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that the Colorado Farm Bureau Federation has matched $34,000 raised at our local Feb. 22 Dance Without Wolves event for a total of $68,000 to Coloradoans Protecting Wildlife (CPW). Dance Without Wolves was a[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Sacrifices made should inspire us
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] As we prepare to observe Memorial Day, perhaps this year we’ll be less distracted by backyard barbecues and beer and give the day the somber consideration it deserves. For 244 years Americans have sacrificed to defend our country, and our allies. Some have[Read More…]
News Briefs: May 21, 2020
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Pop-up driver’s license office in June The driver’s license office in Meeker will be open Thursday, June 11 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, June 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by appointment only. Please note, the phone number to schedule[Read More…]
Heroes among us
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] EDITOR’S NOTE: The following Memorial Day speech was submitted by the American Legion. Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the[Read More…]
Obituary: Elaine (Granny) Hoffman
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Elaine (Granny) Hoffman was born on Feb. 27, 1929, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, to Emma Jane Eatherton Woodridge and Virgel Woodridge. Elaine was called home at the age of 91 on May 3, 2020. She married the love of her life, Bill Hoffman,[Read More…]
CPW offering reward for northern pike
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] With the warm weather and plenty of social distancing on the shorelines, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and local partners are back with a way for anglers to make a little money and help remove invasive, predatory fish when they’re fishing at Kenney Reservoir[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 21, 2020
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Meeker Herald 125 years ago Since the building of the White River Valley railroad has become almost a certainty coal lands are being more sought after, and filings are of almost everyday occurrence. A post office at Marvine Lodge during the months[Read More…]
Town of Meeker offering Business Recovery Grants
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Businesses that were forced to shut down completely due to the state’s public health orders for COVID-19 are eligible to apply for a Business Recovery Grant from the Town of Meeker. Businesses must have been forced to completely close their main operation due[Read More…]
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ for resuming high school athletics and activities
According to a press release from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), after June 1 decisions about athletics and summer activities will be made at the local school district level until camps, clinics and fall sports practice begin. The change will allow for in-person condition sessions between coaches and[Read More…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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