In communities across Northern Colorado, people are struggling with their mental health while also struggling to get the care they need. The problem is widespread. Around a quarter of residents reported having poor mental health in the most recent Colorado Health Access Survey. Out of the 1 in 6 Coloradans[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Winter travel season begins on the White River Nat’l Forest
The White River National Forest winter travel season is underway. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White River National Forest[Read More…]
ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE
Meeker High School students and staff were asked by intern Opal Munger to think of unusual things they’re thankful for–there is always, always, something to be thankful for! I’m grateful for good snow tires, even though we don’t have any snow. ~ Spencer Gates Zachary Lane Bryan. ~ Haley Weston I’m[Read More…]
Colorado lawmakers pass property tax relief as special session wraps up; bills to reduce tax rate, equalize refund checks signed
The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its four-day special session focused on property taxes on Monday with some drama, ushering through a relief plan that closely resembles the core of a failed ballot measure and additional bills with targeted relief for low-income Coloradans and renters. “The call for this special session[Read More…]
Four Leaf Clovers hosting drive for animal shelters
The Four Leaf Clovers Community Club is having a collection drive for Rio Blanco County’s animal shelters. We will collect items Nov. 29 during the Parade of Lights in downtown Meeker. Please bring your items to our drop-off table. The Meeker shelter would like dry food, treats, washable toys, collars,[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOVEMBER 12-18, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 year old male was arrested on 11-14 on a Rio Blanco County Warrant. He is still in custody in Moffat County Jail. CALL SUMMARIES 11/12/2023 @ 7:15 pm. A truck with out of state plates was reported to be trespassing in the area of County Road 129[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 23rd, 2023
Gobble Wobble 5K Nov. 25 meeker | The first annual Gobble Wobble family 5K run and walk to benefit Meals on Wheels is set for Saturday, Nov. 25 beginning at 11 a.m. at the downtown plaza. Cost is $20 per person if you register before 12 p.m. Nov. 22. Register[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Report card on MSD, from an outgoing board member Dear Editor, Eight years ago electors sent me to serve on the School Board for Meeker School District RE-1. With respect for public opinion, here’s a final report card. What happened in the District over the past eight years, and where[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Over the river and through the woods
“Over the river and through the woods” are only a few of the words in one of the more traditional songs of the Thanksgiving season that don’t tell the full story. Even though schoolchildren throughout the years learned it long before the approaching holiday in the late fall, it didn’t[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 24
Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, February 10, 1879. Sir: By office letter of January 24 last (R) you were advised of the remittance of certain funds for the current expenses of your agency during the present quarter, and your attention was invited to another letter of[Read More…]
Turkey
Words never said by a turkey: “Well, it’s time to head off for the holidays.” Seriously, there are some important questions to be answered about Thanksgiving. Deep political questions that have caused many divorces. I mean the age-old argument: light versus dark meat. I truly think this should be a[Read More…]
Finding comfort in palliative care
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, giving us an opportunity to explore a valuable part of healthcare that many may not be familiar with. Palliative (sounds like pa-le-a-tiv) care is not a term that rolls off the tongue easily, but its significance for our community cannot be[Read More…]
