11 a.m. to 1 p.m.SATURDAY, OCT. 21 FAIRFIELD CENTER, 200 MAIN, MEEKER MEEKER | Moral injury, a term that makes many of us tilt our heads in curiosity, isa surprisingly important topic within our community. Scott Hogue, theChaplain at HopeWest, is hosting an open seminar on this subject, andhere’s why[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
NEW ROOTS
At the grand opening and ribbon cutting for White River Dental Hygiene, the Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed owner Kari Brennan with her family and friends to their new location at 729 Water St. Pictured left to right are Stephanie Hanson and Joshua Harrison from the Chamber of Commerce, dental[Read More…]
How to keep carved pumpkins fresh (and fierce) for Halloween
RBC | This year my fella and I carved a pumpkin a bit too early, the poor thing probably won’t see this weekend, let alone Halloween. In our defense, we did know it wasn’t going to make it that long, but he was leaving on a longer job and we[Read More…]
Home Fire
kim ekstrom photo Meeker Fire and Rescue was paged at 6:18 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 for a fire on a porch on County Rd. 36. “We arrived to heavy smoke and fire with extension into the house. The fire was knocked down within a few minutes, but the fire[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 1-7, 2023
ARRESTS A 47 year-old male was arrested for domestic violence on 10/2/2023 and transported to Moffat County Jail. He was released on a cash bond on 10/3/2023 A 56 year-old female was arrest for driving under the influence on 10/2/2023 by Rangely PD. She was transported to Moffat County Jail[Read More…]
MSD addresses emergency plans
While we are fortunate to live in the extremely safe community of Meeker, Colorado, it is still a necessity to prepare for a variety of emergencies in our school system. Meeker School District’s Emergency Operations Plan is intended to address these emergencies. The plan and supporting documents can be found[Read More…]
Guest Column: Water Solutions are a Priority
By DYLAN ROBERTS State Senator We all know that out here in Western Colorado, water is life. It sustains our agriculture, powers our outdoor recreation economy, and is the keystone of the beautiful environment we all cherish. All of us also know that our state’s water future faces immense challenges; from[Read More…]
History Lessons: It’s been 127 years since the Meeker Bank Robbery.
By ED PECK As we come upon the 127th anniversary of the famous Oct. 13, 1896, Meeker Bank Robbery [attempt], I would like to take a different slant on the event. With exception of our Ute conflicts, sheep wars, and the various Roosevelts, Meeker and Rio Blanco County did not[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No. 18
White River Agency, Colorado Jan. 13, 1879 Sir: I have the honor to report that, during the fourth quarter of 1878, I have collected the sum $16.50 on account of miscellaneous receipts, which added to the amount previously reported (10.50) makes a total on hand of seventy-seven dollars. Respectfully, N.[Read More…]
Oregon agrees to send wolves to Colorado
PRESS RELEASE RBC | In a one-year agreement between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon will be a source for up to 10 wolves for the Colorado gray wolf reintroduction effort. These wolves will be captured and translocated between December 2023 and March 2024. [Read More…]
National Monument project begins Oct. 30
DINOSAUR | A construction project totaling approximately $577,000 to improve the heating and cooling system at the Quarry Visitor Center within Dinosaur National Monument will begin on Oct. 30. The project includes replacing the current duct work and installing a new heating and cooling system. The visitor center will[Read More…]
White River Alliance invites neighbors to ‘build a dam’
The White River Alliance has had an active month with multiple projects related to water conservation in the White River Valley. Above, participants learn about riparian restoration during a two-day workshop. More than 40 landowners took advantage of the free event. RBC | It’s been a busy month for the[Read More…]
