Dear Editor: This is an open letter to all residents of the Yampa, White and Green River basins.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
WREA Appreciation Lunch is Sept. 10
MEEKER | The annual White River Electric Association’s annual Membership Appreciation Lunch and Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 10 at the Freeman E. Fairfield Community Center in Meeker, 200 Main St.
Buford benefit to help county’s oldest school
RBC I The Coal Creek School on County Road 6 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties on July 18. In 1884, Coal Creek School, the first rural school in the area, was started in a log cabin about a[Read More…]
Epsilon Chi poker run…
On Aug. 2, a poker run organized by Epsilon Sigma Alpha International members Milly Chandler-Archuleta and Gloria Anderson, raised funds so ESA can continue to donate to its many charities.
Letter to the Editor: State’s top health officer favors water fluoridation
Dear Editor: More than 65 years of research has shown community water fluoridation to be safe and effective in reducing cavities and maintaining good dental and overall health. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends every community maintain adequate levels of fluoride in its water supply to protect[Read More…]
New portable shaved ice business to open
MEEKER | Making its debut during the upcoming Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, a new Meeker business will offer a portable shaved ice stand to cater to events around the area.
Districts, officials tour Piceance Basin
RBC I The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts hosted a Natural Resource Tour in the Piceance Basin on Aug. 13, centering the focus on Greater Sage Grouse, excess feral horses and the numerous rules and regulations involved in the management of the public lands.
20,000 hunting licenses left
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that there are still approximately 20,000 leftover big-game and turkey licenses are available, giving hunters plenty of opportunity to harvest a variety of species and to put fresh, healthy wild game meat on the table.
Letter to the Editor: MHS softball team practicing, needs community help
Dear Editor: On Aug. 11, Meeker High School welcomed 17 young ladies to the first practice of the Lady Cowboys’ softball team. The young women arrived with anxiety and excitement at the opportunity to help build another solid program for the Meeker athletic department.
Chamber beautifucation winners named
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its Meeker Beautification Event.
New staff at Rangely schools…
New members of the faculty and staff within Rangely School District RE-4 this year, are, from left to right: Pat Walsh, vocational/agriculture; Alex Schroeder, junior high English; Sarah Campbell, elementary music; Carlene Cantrell, fifth grade; Jeremy Cantrell, high school physical education; Matthew Clark, junior high science; Dana Forbes, fourth grade;[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: On mill levy for Meeker schools
Dear Editor: This fall, voters in Meeker will be asked to decide whether to increase our property taxes to fund our schools. This mill levy increase will generate around $900,000 to use in our classrooms.
