Caitlin Walker | The Herald Times

The Great Big List: Cancellations, changes, assistance, updates and where to order take-out

Most recent update 2:03 p.m. Thursday, March 24. BREAKING: Colorado is now under a stay at home order. Please check here for updated instructions on what businesses will be closed or open until at least April 11, and what you can and cannot do while this order is in place.[Read More…]

March 19, 2020 by Caitlin Walker 1 comment

Meeker School District closing through March 29 to help limit spread of COVID-19

MEEKER | Meeker School District (MSD) is shutting down through March 29. All school activities, including parent-teacher conferences, have been cancelled. “The primary reason for the school closure is to aid our medical facilities in responding to any community spread,” a letter from Superintendent Chris Selle stated.

March 16, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Democratic process …

Rio Blanco County Republicans caucused last Saturday in multiple locations around the county where party members chose delegates for the upcoming county assembly. Caucus attendees had an opportunity to hear from the candidates running for Si Woodruff’s county commissioner seat: Mona Avey, Ty Gates, Scott Nielsen and Kai Turner. Members[Read More…]

March 13, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Opinion

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…]

March 9, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Another one bites the dust…

Snow may not be everyone’s favorite, but it’s great for keeping dust and allergens under control. The recent melt has led to pretty spectacular dust clouds cropping up on the streets of Meeker, reminiscent of the wild west. The street sweeper, a herald of spring, has started making the rounds.[Read More…]

March 9, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

The birds are back…

The sweet song of baby birds gently woke us from our winter haze this week. Baby robins frolicking on the courthouse lawn and gobbling up dried fruit (left) seem to herald the possibility of warmer weather. It has indeed been lovely for several days, but this is the time of[Read More…]

March 8, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

County

Rio Blanco County Projected Population 2020-2030

RBC | This data visualization shows how the county’s population is projected to change over the next ten years. This year, Generation Z’ers will surpass Baby Boomers as the largest percentage of residents, and by 2030 Generation Z will make up almost half of the population of Rio Blanco County.[Read More…]

February 27, 2020 by Caitlin Walker 1 comment

Skijor Meeker: Day 2 recap

MEEKER | Saturday’s sunshine did not carry over to Sunday’s event, but frosty flakes didn’t dim enthusiasm in the slightest at Skijor Meeker. Riders and racers of all ages took to the course at the RBC Fairgrounds for the final competition. We’ll post results when they are published. Skijor Meeker[Read More…]

February 23, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Thrills, spills and chills at day one of Skijor Meeker

MEEKER | The first annual Skijor Meeker competition is officially underway, with day one in the books and day two set to begin tomorrow, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. at the RBC Fairgrounds. Entry is $5 cash per person (12 and under free). Professional circuit riders and skiers as well[Read More…]

February 22, 2020 by Caitlin Walker 1 comment

County Beat: February 13, 2020

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February 12, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – During the past month the first $1,000 of Meeker’s $10,000 school bonds was paid off. – Sam Wear has bought the Jack Burns ranch in Powell Park. It is one of the finest in the valley,, and we understand that Sam got it[Read More…]

February 4, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled