Hantavirus may not be a very common disease. But it can be deadly. Joe Merriam almost found that out the hard way. Merriam’s daughter, Annie, contracted the disease in 1999, during the summer before her senior year at Meeker High School. She nearly died.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
New VP at Mountain Valley Bank
MEEKER I Gabe Smither grew up in a small town in Missouri and most recently lived with his family in Kansas City, on the Kansas side. But, a couple of times a year, they would make a trip to Colorado for vacation. They always thought it would be nice to[Read More…]
Here’s the plan
Public meeting is step toward implementing county’s master plan RBC I More than a year’s worth of work has gone into updating, rewriting, tweaking and finalizing the county’s master plan. But it won’t become real — at least in practice — until it’s implemented.
Rangely Superintendent Barry Williams
Editor’s note: School classes in Rangely started this week. Rangely Junior/Senior High classes started Monday, while classes at Parkview Elementary started Wednesday. In anticipation of the beginning of a new school year, second-year Superintendent Barry Williams answered a few questions.
Touring France while watching the Tour de France
Jeff Madison rides his bike to work every day. But for his summer vacation, he rode in an RV, while he watched other people ride their bikes. But these weren’t your typical bicycle riders. They were the best riders in the world.
Getting all their ducks in a row!
DUCKS WILL REPLACE SHEEP IN DOG TRAINING DEMONSTRATION Ellen Nieslanik’s dog, Pete, kept a close eye on a “herd” of ducks Aug. 12. The ducks arrived in the mail around the Fourth of July and will be used in a dog handling demonstration by Chris Jobe during the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship[Read More…]
Hantavirus confirmed in Rangely teen
RANGELY I There has been a confirmed case of hantavirus in Rio Blanco County. But the good news is the 18-year-old who contracted the dangerous disease is doing much better.
Proud dad anticipates walking daughter down aisle
A couple of weeks ago, I received an unexpected phone call. I was on the phone at the office when I noticed my cell phone vibrating. I saw it was my oldest daughter’s boyfriend who was calling.
Fresh start!
After time away from education, new Rangely Junior/Senior High principal Berry Swenson is excited to be back in the field he loves RANGELY I Berry Swenson had never been to Rangely before. But, upon visiting for the first time, he could tell right away it seemed a good fit, for[Read More…]
He can breathe in a small town
MEEKER I He may have grown up in the suburbs, but a small town suits Shane Tong just fine. Tong, who recently joined the medical staff of Meeker Family Health Center, is happy in his new, smaller surroundings.
Coroner’s race goes to Krueger
RBC – For nearly three decades, Rio Blanco County’s coroner position was filled by a medical doctor. It will be that way again.
Bolton wins GOP commission primary
RBC – Shawn Bolton did it the hard way. Bolton was the lowest vote-getter back during the Republican County Assembly in April and had to petition his way on to the ballot, with his name appearing last among the three Republican candidates for county commissioner.
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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