RURAL DOMESTIC WATER White River Conservancy District director Alden Vanden Brink updated the board following last week’s River District meeting, noting that low precipitation last month has the area on track for “similar” or “worse” hydrology than last year, barring some big storms to finish winter. More on Page 1.[Read More…]
Author: Lucas Turner
Snowpack down after dry January
RBC I Following major storms in December, Colorado snowpack looked pretty good, even measuring above average around most of the state. The welcome precipitation broke a “particularly dry” early winter, pushing snowpack to above median levels in some areas of the state. This led experts to project “well above normal”[Read More…]
Burning coal seams pose wildfire risk
RBC I “These mines that are burning in Colorado have been burning for many, many years, some of them over 100 years,” said Tara Tafi, Senior Environmental Protection Specialist for Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety (DRMS). Tafi oversees the department’s mine fire program, which[Read More…]
FIRE BREAK MEETING …
Local, state and federal fire officials alike agree on the benefits of a fire break for protecting the town of Meeker from an out of control wildfire. BLM’s Landon Smith answered questions about the proposed project Tuesday night at the Meeker Fire House. Noting a few historical examples of fires[Read More…]
Grant completes 24-hour workout fundraising event
MEEKER I “If I’m in the scenario of that much pain, and I have the option to quit, what would I do? would I keep going, or would I stop?” Dr. Justin Grant told the HT in an interview this week, describing his harrowing experience over the weekend. For 24[Read More…]
Meeting to discuss fire break set for Feb. 1
MEEKER I A proposed “fire break” north of Meeker may soon become reality after multiple years of discussions, planning and navigating red-tape come to a close. Land managers, first responders and emergency personnel’s various descriptions of the concept can be summarized as a proactive fire-protection measure. By clearing vegetation, (particularly[Read More…]
STATE OF THE SNOWPACK …
Even by Colorado standards, late December storms dumped a LOT of snow, depositing 19 inches of snow water equivalent (SWE) and bringing statewide values for precipitation to 120% and snowpack to 126% of median, including the combined Yampa-White-Little Snake basin at 117% (top left). Despite large amounts of snow, reservoir[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: Back to drawing board for land use amendments
LAND USE REGULATIONS “I think this is very restrictive. There’s no reason to have a minor subdivision if you’re going down this road,” said RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer during a public hearing this week, referring to resolution 2022-06, one of three land use regulation (LUR) amendments proposed by the county[Read More…]
County Beat: Pharmacy closure causes a stir
PHARMACY The closure of Meeker Drugs, the town’s only pharmacy, has left many residents wondering where they would get medication. Pioneers Medical Center isn’t expected to open their own pharmacy until sometime in the spring, which leaves a months-long gap in service. Seeking to address the issue until the new[Read More…]
Facebook jail
In the 15 years since Facebook opened its services to the general public, the site has grown massively, today boasting more than 2 billion active monthly users. Its sheer scale, reach and cultural significance makes it all but a necessity for business owners, community organizers and government entities alike. Public[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: County welcomes new building inspector
RBC | “I never want to be that guy, I want to be the guy that people see come in, and they come out to greet me as I go to greet them, and that’s when you get away from the us versus them mentality,” said Matt Franks, Rio Blanco[Read More…]
HELLO 2022 …
Did we say something about 2021 being better than 2020? We don’t recall, but we better not jinx it again … so here’s to the best 2022 you can have, and here’s to whoever had the fortitude to stomp out a great big ‘2022’ on the Paintbrush Park ball field,[Read More…]
Come say hi!
The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
50 mins ago
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
20 hours ago
With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
23 hours ago
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
2 days ago
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/
4 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
5 days ago
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/
6 days ago
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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