The only thing we can control Have you been “cutting yourself some slack” and “giving yourself a break” when it comes to your personal goals and commitments because of pandemic stress? Eating a little too much, or eating the wrong things? Drinking to excess (I mean, does day drinking really[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Oct. 20 board of trustees meeting
MEEKER | Meeker’s board of trustees met Tuesday, with Mayor Kent Borchard attending by phone. The board approved a building permit waiver for the hospital’s new sleep center construction. Pioneers Medical Center CEO said the organization is “really excited” to bring a sleep lab to the community. The board approved[Read More…]
Fire season is not over
RBC | Extreme drought and fire conditions continue to plague Northwest Colorado as we head into mid-autumn. According to Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola, last week the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District responded to five human-start fires, four of which were allegedly started by hunters in the forest. “We[Read More…]
Jury trial for Elk Creek Ranch case
RBC I Prospective Rio Blanco County jurors found themselves summoned to court this week for a trial. In July, members of the Elk Creek Ranch Owners Association, a nonprofit corporation, filed a “complaint and jury demand” against William Wheeler of Elk Creek Ranch Development, Inc. According to court documents, Wheeler[Read More…]
More discussion about dispatch, but no decisions
RBC I The county continues “gathering data” to determine whether transferring dispatch services to the regional Colorado State Patrol call center in Craig would save the county money. The Board of County Commissioners invited representatives from the Town of Meeker and Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue to a work session[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Town mouse vs. country mouse
We’ve caught six mice in our house in the last two weeks. Statistically that means we probably have 500 mice running loose behind the scenes (if you see one, you have 100). while writing this, I watched one dart under the sofa, in plain view, for the third night in[Read More…]
Town asked to attend commissioner work session on dispatch
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] MEEKER | Meeker town trustees approved a $5,000 donation to support bringing the skijoring event back in 2021. The donation is designated for the prize “purse” for contestants. The first event, held in February 2020, brought in outside contestants as well as local participants and[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Speak your truth
This is the 80th annual observance of National Newspaper Week. Naturally, I’m hyper-aware of the importance and value of newspapers and journalists all year long. If I wasn’t, I would need to be in a different line of work, obviously. But this week, conversations with friends and acquaintances have brought[Read More…]
BMS runners finish season
MEEKER I This weekend the middle school runners finished their season on the course that started their season. “They all improved their times and had great runs! All the coaches were incredibly proud of their effort and dedication this season,” said head coach Kris Casey. The boys ran first this[Read More…]
Spectator plan for football season, district funding and more at MSD
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] MEEKER | The new band and choir director at Meeker High School was introduced to the school board Monday. Randy Adams said, “We were in Indiana three months ago and had no inkling of moving, but this was an awesome opportunity.” He and his wife[Read More…]
Med student completes rotation at Meeker Family Health
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] MEEKER | If you’ve visited Meeker Family Health in the last six weeks you may have met Tessa Hennesy, a third year CU School of Medicine student completing a rotation in family medicine. During the third year, medical school students get to test out different[Read More…]
The life of a mail ballot
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] RBC | Voting by mail has been a hot topic in this year’s election, complete with errors and innuendos about the safety and veracity of the process coming from multiple sources. For Colorado voters, voting by mail isn’t new. Every county in the State of[Read More…]
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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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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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