MEEKER I Meeker’s Board of Trustees amended their regular agenda Tuesday to discuss whether the town supports the concept of a 1% sales tax increase dedicated to funding local dispatch services following the special meeting of the county commissioners. With a countywide sales tax, that ballot proposal has to be[Read More…]
Month: September 2020
Farm Service Agency offering coronavirus food assistance program
Special to the Herald Times RBC I The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to assist producers who have suffered price decreases due to COVID-19 by offering financial assistance. The application deadline is Sept. 11, 2020. Eligible producers are any producer[Read More…]
Human trafficking myths and misconceptions
RBC I The “worst-case scenario” is not something we like to dwell on. When it happens to us, we’re forced to think about it, of course, but when it happens to someone else? Not so much. And when it happens to someone else and it’s concealed in the rougher folds[Read More…]
Dinosaur National Monument reminds hunters of regulations
DINOSAUR I With hunting season now occurring on lands surrounding Dinosaur National Monument, hunters are reminded that hunting is not permitted in the monument. Although most of the monument boundary is well marked, hunters are responsible for ensuring they do not hunt within the monument. By knowing and understanding the[Read More…]
Interview with Perry Will
RBC I Perry Will of New Castle, Colorado, is running as the Republican incumbent for Colorado House District 57 this election. He faces Colin Wilhelm of Glenwood Springs for the district encompassing Garfield, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties. Will has served the district since February 2019, after being appointed by[Read More…]
Softball 3-6 on season
MEEKER I Games 6-8 were played this past week for Cowboy softball and just like that the season is half over. After a double header in Cedaredge and a Tuesday game in Eagle the Cowboys are 3-6 overall. Saturday the games went 4-5 and 2-9 to the Bruins, no stats[Read More…]
Panthers run in Meeker, El Jebel
RANGELY I Heading in two directions this past weekend, the Rangely Panther cross country teams opened up their seasons with the first official meets of the year. On Friday, a handful of Panthers made the short trip to Meeker to kick off the official season opener. Colton Noel, who has[Read More…]
Seven teams race at Meeker Invitational
MEEKER I Meeker Cross Country held an Invitational on Friday, Aug. 29, with seven other teams in attendance. The boys ran first again this week, starting in two waves, separated by a few minutes. “We had a great day for racing: The course was in great shape, the temperatures and air quality were[Read More…]
Two weeks left for varsity golf season
MEEKER I Golf has had a busy year and only two weeks remain in the varsity regular season. The scores continue to drop as the team makes their rounds on the western slope links. Results from this week: Bookcliff Invitational- Grand Junction, Aug. 31 John Hampton Hightower 88 Peter Hanks[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Sept. 3, 2020
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • This was court week, and The Herald’s hired man has been struggling desperately with lawyers’ arguments and Blackstone to such an extent that this issue resembles the aforesaid hired man — it has a forlorn, tired appearance. If the reader happens to[Read More…]
No deal on 1% sales tax increase to fund local dispatch
RBC | The idea of a sales tax to pay for local dispatch is dead in the water, at least for this year. Commissioners heard unanimous support for keeping dispatch local Monday and Tuesday, and one community member suggested the idea of a sales tax. With the deadline for adding[Read More…]
With a $2.3 million budget shortfall, four county jobs are on the chopping block
RBC | Budget work sessions last week culminated in two special meetings Monday and Tuesday as commissioners tackle a shortfall now expected to reach $2.3 million. Late Friday after work sessions, the board issued a notice for a special meeting on Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss “county restructuring due[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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