RANGELY | “We need more resources.” That was the summation from every agency that deals with mental health crises represented Monday at a meeting in Rangely convened by the Herald Times and The Colorado Independent to discuss the status of mental health, policing and communication in Rio Blanco County following[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Meet-and-Greet with Root Routledge, 2020 Candidate for U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District
Grassroots climate activist, industrial consultant and 2020 Congressional candidate Root Routledge is making a multiple county December tour to visit northern and central CD3 counties to meet fellow Democrats and voters of all political persuasions. His campaign is focused on four strategic issues that are crucial to a viable future[Read More…]
Officials urge caution after norovirus outbreak in Mesa County
RBC | If you’re headed to Mesa or Garfield counties to shop, socialize or relax during the upcoming holiday anytime soon, take some precautions so you don’t bring home more than you bargained for in the form of a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus. An outbreak of norovirus—a virus which typically[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Be grateful, even when it’s difficult
While Halloween now kicks off the holidays for many, Thanksgiving is still the beginning of the traditional holiday season where we make an effort to gather with friends or family, or to take some time off to rest and relax. Whatever you’re doing this Thanksgiving, I encourage you to take[Read More…]
Health department urges prevention, precautions to avoid norovirus
RBC | If you’re headed to Mesa or Garfield counties to shop, socialize or relax during the upcoming holiday anytime soon, take some precautions so you don’t bring home more than you bargained for in the form of a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus. An outbreak of norovirus—a virus that typically[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: You can be part of the problem, or part of the solution … your choice
It’s the first of our annual five-week Shop@Home holiday section that both encourages residents to “shop local” and gives those who do a chance to win some extra bucks with which to shop. When you stop in at any of the participating merchants in Meeker and Rangely, take a second[Read More…]
Reserves needed to balance 2020 Meeker budget
MEEKER | Tuesday was the final hearing for the 2020 town of Meeker budget, which will be formally adopted at the Dec. 12 meeting. The total budget for the general fund, with changes made since the October presentation, totals $3,463,166. Of that, $1,407,392 is budgeted for capital improvements including $400,000[Read More…]
Woman missing: 57-year-old disappeared from Dinosaur Oct. 31 with her dog
DINOSAUR | It’s been almost three weeks since any of 57-year-old Robynn Vonbargen’s friends or family have heard from her. Vonbargen, who lived in Dinosaur for the last year and a half, disappeared on Halloween with her dog, a car that belongs to her roommate, and $11.50 in cash. “Her[Read More…]
Deer put down after dog attack
MEEKER | Residents are reminded to keep their dogs under control following a dog attack in the 900 block of Wall Street on a mule deer buck in Meeker earlier this week. The dog got loose and attacked the deer, which sustained injuries that required Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: What happens next?
The feedback from last week’s in-depth piece about the officer-involved shooting last December has been overwhelmingly positive. I’ve heard heart-wrenching stories from readers who have friends and family members who’ve struggled with mental illness. I’ve had readers say “thank you” for bringing the multiple layers of this story into the[Read More…]
County Beat: House Rep. Will visits commissioners
RBC | Colorado House District 57 Rep. Perry Will was in Meeker Tuesday for the regular Board of County Commissioner meeting. Will, appointed to the office in early 2019 to replace Bob Rankin, who was appointed to the Colorado Senate following the resignation of Randy Baumgardner. As the legislative session gears[Read More…]
Fluoride Q coming to Rangely ballot
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely will be the next local entity to decide if it wants to keep fluoridating the town’s water supply. The Board of Trustees approved a resolution Tuesday to present fluoridation to voters in the April election. The measure passed by a narrow margin in Meeker[Read More…]
