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

Meeker

Light Bulb Campaign raises funds for PHF activities

MEEKER | You can still participate in the tradition of lighting the trees at the courthouse this year by sponsoring a bulb for $5 each from Pioneers Healthcare Foundation. Proceeds from the Light Bulb Campaign go toward the activities of the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, including Meals on Wheels, the Cancer[Read More…]

November 30, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Wolves are still protected in the State of Colorado

RBC | On Nov. 3, Colorado voters passed Proposition #114 – The Restoration of Gray Wolves, a measure directing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to develop a plan to reintroduce gray wolves west of the Continental Divide. The passage of Proposition 114 has led to increased interest in wolves[Read More…]

November 29, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Upcoming winter travel season brings annual changes to road use

RBC | The White River National Forest’s winter motor vehicle use season begins Nov. 23. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes or designated routes open through special order. Winter Motor Vehicle Use Maps identify routes and areas designated for “over the snow”[Read More…]

November 28, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

White River National Forest to offer more than 160 temporary summer jobs

RBC | The time to apply for more than 160 temporary positions for the 2021 season on the White River National Forest is quickly approaching. Temporary wildland fire positions are open for applications now through Nov. 27, while the application period for a large variety of non-fire jobs including resource,[Read More…]

November 27, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Thank you for allowing me to serve

RBC | Thanksgiving is here and the holiday season is now in full swing. In what has been a year full of hardships and unexpected outcomes, 2020 has certainly tested our nation’s resolve. Regardless of the events of this year, if you are reading this today, there are certainly blessings[Read More…]

November 27, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Editors Column: Minor and major keys

I’ve never been very good at completing those “30 days of gratitude” lists people do in November, but if there’s ever been a year when we need to purposefully find the good around us and be grateful for it, this is the time. Many of the things we look forward[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Features

Tis the season to give thanks

I’m thankful that both my husband and I have been able to work throughout this pandemic. I’m thankful for our health and above everything, I am thankful for my beautiful daughter!~ Kaylee Ahrens I am thankful for the people who are our first line of defense. Law enforcement and paramedics[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Days Gone By: Nov 26, 2020

The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago J.E. Collins, the jeweler, is now located two doors above the Oldland store. A large number of out-of-town people spent Thanksgiving day in Meeker and all seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. In the evening a very pleasant and well-attended dance was given at[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Obituaries

Obituary: Ronald L. Davis

Dec. 26, 1946 ~ Oct. 17, 2020 Ron lost his five-year battle with cancer on Oct. 17, 2020, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Ron was an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt, loved playing three-card poker in Vegas, fishing, shooting, cooking and camping. He was a very generous[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituaries

James Conrad Carstens

June 9, 1932 ~ Nov. 3, 2020 On Nov. 3, 2020, James Conrad Carstens left this world to be with his “Sweetie.” Jim was born on June 9, 1932, to Alex Carstens and Nona Rector-Carstens in Rifle, Colorado, and later, his family moved to Meeker, Colorado, where he attended primary[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Conservation Corner: Forest Health and Pine Beetles

CSU-Extension states: “Mountain Pine Beetles (MPB), Dendroctonus ponderosae, are the most important insect pest to Colorado’s pine forests.” They can have devastating effects on whole systems. Unfortunately, there are currently millions of dead trees across western North America. Prior to signs of dying trees, indications of an MPB infestation include:[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

White River Algae Study update

RBC | The White River Conservation District and Douglas Creek Conservation District (Districts) are pleased to report that the White River Algae Study is on course for completion as anticipated. We expected significant algal growth this summer with warm temperatures and low flows. However, all reports indicate algae levels were[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled