Author: Special to the Herald Times

School districts face cuts

As the legislature meets to balance next year’s budget, nearly $350 million in additional cuts to our children’s education are being proposed. Considering that we spend approximately $6,500 annually to educate a child in Colorado and $30,000 to incarcerate a person, these cuts call for careful reflection. In a fundamental[Read More…]

Commissioners to open review of water plans

The Colorado Wildlife Commission will initiate a formal review of plans to mitigate impacts to fish and wildlife resources that would be created by two major transmountain water development projects at its April 7 workshop at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.

Pontine finishes 4th at state

Meeker’s Devon Pontine concluded a good year with a fourth-place finish at the Colorado Middle School State Championships. Meeker was well-represented with 12 wrestlers competing in the event.  

Letter to the Editor: Art walk thank you

Dear Editor: Many thanks to the businesses and patrons that took part in last month’s Art Walk. The third Thursday Art Walk is open to all businesses and inspired artists. The next walk is April 21. Hope to see you there! Pete Kiser Meeker

Fund raising presentation at MVB

Lisa Brown, fundraising professional, will present the latest and best methods in raising money for nonprofit organizations in small communities. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days have joined forces to bring Lisa Brown to the Meeker Mountain Valley Bank on April 14 from 1-3 p.m.

Fraudulent letter from Controllers Unit

Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is warning businesses of a fraudulent letter sent by Corporate Controllers Unit to thousands of Colorado corporations asking for a $225 fee to satisfy State Statue of Periodic Reporting CCS Section 7-90-301 and 7-90-501 by April 15. “This is a scam. People should ignore[Read More…]

Book fair today at Meeker Elementary

Meeker Elementary School Library, 201 Ute Rd, will host a book fair today from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. This book fair is “buy one, get one free” in appreceation of the community’s support. There are books for young ones, teens and everyone else who loves books. Call Kay Bivens at (970)878-9050[Read More…]