UPDATE: A second earthquake occurred early Thursday registering 2.6. The epicenter was 2.5 miles northwest of Rangely at a depth of 2.7 miles. RANGELY I An earthquake in Rangely Saturday registered 3.7 on the Richter scale. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the epicenter of the light quake[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column: Start listening, stop labeling
Everything you see or hear or experience in any way at all is specific to you. You create a universe by perceiving it, so everything in the universe you perceive is specific to you.”—Douglas Adams The simplified version of this is “your perception is your reality.”
Commissioners approve rezoning request for Sleepy Cat Ranch
RBC I County commissioners approved a rezoning request for Sleepy Cat Ranch, owned by Bob Regulski, from agricultural to rural residential Monday, despite opposition from the Elk Creek Ranch homeowners’ association.
Rangely earthquake registered 3.7
RANGELY I An earthquake in Rangely Saturday registered 3.7 on the Richter scale. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the epicenter of the light quake was 2.5 miles northwest of Rangely at a depth of just under 4 miles. No damages or injuries were reported.
Wellness program producing great results for Meeker residents
MEEKER I Meeker is shrinking. Not in population, but the actual size of residents who are participating in a medically-managed wellness and lifestyle coaching program called The Ideal You. Results aren’t limited to weight loss, either. Many of the program’s participants are referred to Ideal You by their family physicians[Read More…]
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Free oral cancer screenings available at health fair
MEEKER I “Everyone should be screened for oral cancer,” according to dental hygienist and owner of White River Dental Hygiene Kari Brennan. Brennan will once again be providing free oral cancer screenings during the 9Health Fair at Meeker Elementary School.
Stubblefield sworn in as new police chief
MEEKER I It was standing room only for the swearing in ceremony of Meeker’s new police chief, Phil Stubblefield, at the town’s regular board of trustees meeting Tuesday. Stubblefield introduced Meeker’s two new officers—Eddie Thompson and Matt Spangler. Both officers are still training with the department. The town approved a[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Kudos to first responders
Former Herald Times editor Jeff Burkhead would be horrified to know we’ve been functioning without a functional scanner in the office for… um… a really long time. Our analog scanner was woefully outdated. Most everyone switched to digital years ago.
CNCC April/May classes
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes are winding down but there is still time to take advantage of late offerings: April 27, May 4 – Mexican Cooking with Chef Karla, May 11 – summer main dish ideas for entertaining, May 17 – cottage food safety training for operating a[Read More…]
Adventure center project takes another step forward
MEEKER I The town’s Urban Renewal Authority board met Tuesday and discussed changes to the proposed bylaws, including removing a statement about utilizing the laws of eminent domain for property acquisition.
Commissioners meet in Meeker
RBC | Monday the county commissioners appointed Danny Lapp to the Rio Blanco County Fair Board, approved a series of vehicle bids and awarded the annual crackfill project bid and Piceance Creek weed spraying bids. The commissioners also renewed the ambulance service licenses for Rangely District Hospital and the Rio[Read More…]
