The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago Judge Platt Rogers is of the opinion that a railroad into Northwestern Colorado is the most important line that Denver men could project for the coming year. For Sale: A four-room dwelling house, with good cellar; lot 75×150; $600 buys it — $100[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
COMPLETE …
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s project to reconstruct and improve safety on Colorado Highway 13 is complete. Scott Contracting, Inc. reconstructed approximately five miles of roadway, located 16 miles north of Rifle. CDOT and Scott Contracting would like to thank the Garfield and Rio Blanco county communities for their patience[Read More…]
One Good Thing: What kept you going during a year like no other?
RBC | We’ve been through enough old Heralds to know this year was a real doozy, but for our annual year in review we flipped the script and asked our readers one good thing that happened to them during 2020. Here are the responses we received. For years I have[Read More…]
Light Up Rangely, Christmas Cheer Contest encourage hopeful holiday spirit during tough year
RBC | Rangely residents participated in the annual Light Up Rangely contest as part of Christmasfest, brightening up the chilly winter streets. Categories were Griswold, Classical and Blow Up Extreme. Winners will receive Rangely Chamber Bucks from the HT ($100 total will be distributed at the discretion of the Rangely[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec 24, 2020
The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago Judge Platt Rogers is of the opinion that a railroad into Northwestern Colorado is the most important line that Denver men could project for the coming year. Perry Spurlock and Mary J. Watkin were quietly married by Justice Mow last Friday evening. Perry’s[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec 17, 2020
The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago It was cold enough Wednesday morning to freeze the tail off a brass monkey. There are some people who cannot distinguish between the notoriety itch and a real desire to reform something. The Meeker Herald – 100 years ago An item in another[Read More…]
State moves RBC to Orange on COVID dial
RBC | The state health department moved Rio Blanco County into Level Orange on the COVID-19 dial framework effective Monday, Dec. 14, according to the state website. The dial levels are based on three factors: new cases reported, percent positivity rate, and impact on hospitalizations. The move from Level Yellow[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec 10, 2020
The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago Walter James had a rather exciting adventure with a mountain lion on Saturday. He had shot and wounded the puma, which was a large one, when it turned on him and was only a few yards away when a well-directed shot stopped its[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec 3, 2020
The Meeker Herald125 years ago A very pleasant sight was witnessed by Meekerite’s Sunday morning, when a “drive” of cattle a mile long passed through back of town. The stock belonged to local owners who were shoving them down onto the winter range. Inspect the holiday display in Saltmarsh’s window.[Read More…]
2nd COVID-related death in RBC
RBC | In a press release issued late Friday, the county announced a second death of a Rio Blanco County resident due to COVID-19 complications. No additional details will be released at this time.
State report lists COVID outbreaks in RBC
RBC | A data set released by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment last Wednesday listed a total of four outbreaks in Rio Blanco County, three of which were considered “active” at the time. There have also been voluntary quarantines by businesses and organizations due to positive cases[Read More…]
COVID-19 UPDATE
RBC | Rangely, up to now, has mostly escaped cases of COVID-19. Over the holiday weekend, they’ve had an uptick in cases, with 32 active as of press time. Meeker’s case count has continued to climb as well, with 41 active Tuesday. “It’s not slowing down,” said Public Health Director[Read More…]
