PRESS RELEASE The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning pile burns in the White River Field Office between Dec. 5, 2023, and March 30, 2024. The 454-acre project area is in the Piceance Basin, approximately 25 miles SW of Meeker on BLM public lands in Rio Blanco County. The[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
DAYS GONE BY – December 14th, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago St. James church is being beautifully decorated for the Christmas tree festivities. Three tons choicest eating apples at Hay & JoHantgen’s. S.V. Shankland of White River was among the lower river people who visited the metropolis this week for business purposes. Meeker Herald ~[Read More…]
Tri-State announces closure of Craig Station Unit 3 in 2028
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association says rural electricity consumers across four western states will benefit from reliable power and lower costs, with clean energy investment and greenhouse gas emissions reductions accelerated by federal funding, in a long-term strategy announced this week. The not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative’s 2023 Electric Resource[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOVEMBER 26 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2023
ARRESTS A 37 year-old male was transported from AZ to Moffat County Jail on a Rio Blanco County Felony Warrant. A 47 year-old male was arrested for a protection order violation and taken to Moffat County Jail. He was arrested on 11/26/2023. He received a PR bond on 11/27/2023 CALL[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 7th, 2023
Backgammon and Game Night at Blanco MEEKER | Backgammon & Game Night at Blanco. Every Wednesday 4-8pm & Happy Hour menu! Meeker Skijor registration open MEEKER | Registration is now open for Meeker Skijor! Register at meekerskijor.com. The event is set for Dec. 29-31 this year at the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Thanks for help after accident Dear Editor, I can never express how grateful I am to my Saint James, family, friends, and neighbors for their overwhelming help and care during my recovery from my accident. I’ll never be able to thank you all enough for your[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Honoring family traditions
Honoring family traditions continues during this Christmas season. As families decorate their homes with both outdoor and indoor decorations, quite a few families go up into the Hogback, the Piceance basin, or upriver into the high country to cut their trees. While years ago one could cut down the perfect[Read More…]
History Lessons – Pat’s Letters, Part 2
My mother-in-law Pat Hendrickson lived in Meeker for about a year before passing at the age of 94. She didn’t get to meet most of you, so I would like to share some of her humor with you now. Her Christmas letters from Bartlett, Kansas were hilarious stories of life[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 26
White River Agency, Colorado. March 3, 1879. Sir: The first part of the last month was stormy and cold, and with deep snow covering the whole country. During the latter part warmer weather prevailed; snow disappeared from most of the valleys, and the roads settled; upon which our wheat was[Read More…]
CNCC Corner – Reflection
As this year ends, I take time to reflect on all the reasons we may have to be thankful. For some, it is their health, for others, it is the beauty of our environment and the ability to enjoy the nature around us. Others may be thankful for their families[Read More…]
A beacon of hope in Colorado’s complex energy transition
“I support all of the above” is a common refrain among U.S. politicians. This popular sentiment seems to check all the boxes with just one sentence, but what does it really mean and is it truly effective? It appears diverse, it sounds equitable, and it seems inclusive. However, the principles[Read More…]
Navigating the holidays with grief and gratitude
The holiday season, a time of celebration and togetherness, can also be emotionally challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The festive atmosphere, often filled with laughter and joy, can be difficult to enjoy for those faced with grief. The difference between the external celebration and[Read More…]
