By NIKI TURNER |[email protected] RBC | Meeker attorney Joe Fennessy has a new role in our local courtroom, that of county judge. He replaces longtime Judge Laurie Noble, who retired in July 2020 after 28 years in Rio Blanco County courts. The HT sent a list of questions to Fennessy[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Tri-State looks to future with EVs
Tri-State looks to future with EVs MEEKER | “The Jetsons,” a 1960s and ‘70s era Saturday morning cartoon, was set in the year 2062. In 2020 we’ve seen some of those creative innovations come to pass, like video calling, but we have yet to see flying cars. We’re getting a[Read More…]
New confirmed COVID-19 case in Rangely
Rio Blanco County Public Health has announced a new laboratory-confirmed positive case in Rio Blanco County. The new case is in Rangely. This is the 21st case in the county. There are now 12 active cases, 9 recovered, and zero hospitalizations. The new case changes the school districts’ 14-day counts[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: We don’t have to, we get to
I learned this week that an acquaintance in Denver, a fellow writer with whom I enjoyed a four hour dinner and conversation a few years ago, has been hospitalized with COVID-19. The news took me by surprise. Throughout the pandemic she’s been a self-described naysayer, doubting the danger posed by the[Read More…]
Fire at top of 7th Street in Meeker: UPDATED
UPDATE as of 4:04 p.m.: According to authorities, the fire has been contained and mop-up is underway. Crews are responding to a fire at the top of 7th St. near the water tower in Meeker. Flames are visible for several blocks, and there are reports power lines are in danger.[Read More…]
Air quality alerts go out as Western Slope is swathed in fires
RBC | The Grizzly Creek Fire is burning in the White River National Forest near Glenwood Springs and has closed I-70 indefinitely. Smoke from this blaze, and the Pine Gulch Fire near Grand Junction, are affecting air quality in Rio Blanco County. With one of the largest wildfires in the[Read More…]
Census still seeking responses
RBC | The U.S. Census Bureau will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census. Millions of emails will be sent this week and continue into September. The emails supplement a campaign reminding people to respond to the 2020 Census on their[Read More…]
Skull Creek may be site of new open pit mine
DINOSAUR | Homeowners in a rugged and remote part of northwest Colorado will have to wait until September to find out if a proposed open pit mine is coming to their neighborhood. The Skull Creek “subdivision” — east of Dinosaur and slightly west of Massadona, about 17 miles from the[Read More…]
CO 64 Meeker West Rural Resurfacing Project Update
The Meeker west rural resurfacing project will begin on Colorado Highway 64 at Mile Point 43, east of Rangely, and will continue east for 18 miles to MP 61. Motorists should plan for east and westbound one-lane alternating traffic, 20-30 minute delays, 35 mph speed limit, and 10 ft. width[Read More…]
Obituary: Glenda Ryan Horton
Glenda Ryan Horton passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 1:30 a.m. She is the sister of Joan (Ryan) Padilla of Rangely and in-law to Shirley Faye (Jones) Cox of Rangely who passed four days earlier. Glenda was the oldest of seven children and one of the two sets of[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Virtual Baggage
Feel down? Vaguely depressed? Frustrated? Have you lost your self-confidence? Struggling to find your voice? Paranoid? Angry for no reason? Convinced everything is terrible and will never get better? You may be experiencing an acute case of virtual baggage caused by repeated exposure to keyboard bullies, the tone police (the[Read More…]
MHS alumni achievements
Rule makes Dean’s list at U Wyo MEEKER | The University of Wyoming has listed Meeker’s Chase C. Rule on the 2020 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average,[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/
17 hours ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
1 day ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
3 days ago
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/
3 days ago
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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