The first thing I saw out my window was the sunshine. The second thing I saw was a heavy, large-flaked blizzard as I was ready to fix breakfast. It truly is great to be back in Colorado, where snow mostly falls down, not sideways, as it almost always does in[Read More…]
Author: Sean McMahon
Airport to close for seven months
MEEKER I Starting April 8, Meeker Airport will be closed for approximately seven months while Rio Blanco County carries out two projects to improve the runway area at the facility to what eventually may be a C2 rating.
Calving season…
Several new calves were in evidence at the Dunham ranch this week as the cows and their offspring enjoyed the wind and sun. Diane Dunham said several calves came earlier this spring than usual but that there is a long way to go in calving season. The Bill and Diane[Read More…]
Funds improve for water, sewer
MEEKER I Funding for the multi-agency project to extend the Meeker water and sewer line to the new Pioneers Medical Center site and Curtis Creek area on Meeker Terrace is rapidly nearing the point of full funding commitment, the Rio Blanco County Economic Stakeholders announced last week.
Lincoln re-enactment
Roughly 60 Meeker residents spent an educational two hours on April 14 at Meeker High School, learning firsthand about President Abraham Lincoln. John Voehl of Littleton captivated the audience at the free performance with stories and anecdotes about Lincoln’s childhood, young adulthood and his presidential years.
From my window… First week on the job interesting in county
Through my window, my first week working at the Herald Times was a most interesting time. Other than putting out my first newspaper edition in Colorado in more than 35 years, I had the opportunity to meet almost all county government leaders and department heads as well as several folks[Read More…]
Ducey joins Meeker board
MEEKER I Town native Bryce Ducey was chosen Tuesday evening to fill the vacant seat on the Town of Meeker Board of Trustees.
RBC planning project looks toward future
RBC I Input from county residents will be increasingly important in the next couple of months as the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners begins a strategic planning project to seek public input on how board members should proceed regarding direction for the future.
Wildlife face mixed winter in area
RBC I Winter survival for area wildlife has been a mixed bag, with elk faring better than deer, a local official with Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Monday.
From my window… Glad to be in Rio Blanco County
It has been a long, round-about trip to Rio Blanco County and my return to Colorado.
County justice center plans crawling forward
RBC I The Rio Blanco County commissioners gave architect Jim Lichty until April 22 to come up with cost comparisons on building a new justice center on county courthouse property in Meeker versus building a new justice center at an alternate location.
