Dear Editor: I have recently entered the category of people referred to as handicapped. My doctor said she wouldn’t term me “handicapped” but when you need a cane, walker, and handicapped sticker for your auto, that’s pretty much what it is. In the USA, one in seven people have “motor[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 23, 2023
Lord of the Rings escape room MEEKER | The Library is hosting a Lord of the Rings themed escape room starting March 20-31. Please stop in or call us at 878-5911 to sign up! Community dinners update MEEKER | The community dinners will now be held at Elbert’s Hall, United[Read More…]
CNCC students to travel to Guatemala
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) offers a unique college experience with diverse programs that cater to the needs of underserved communities like Craig and Rangely. Agriculture, psychology, nursing and dental hygiene are the top fields in which CNCC offers degree programs, and the Western Slope’s need for skilled[Read More…]
HOPE SPRINGS …
… eventually, at least here in western Colorado. An “atmospheric river event” has brought more precipitation to our region during the first official week of spring. | PAT DAGGET/VISIT MEEKER COLORADO PHOTOS
Brands, Part 2: The story of Duncan Blair
These three brands were owned in 1886 by Duncan (Dunk) Blair in the White River area. Duncan was a member of the White River Stock Growers Association. The origin of the square and compass symbols can be found in several ancient civilizations including Egypt. The square and the compass were[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: No surprises
“How ya winterin’?” one would be sure to be asked during this transitional season, as spring approached in the middle of a particularly sudden, fierce, snowstorm. Folks, both in town and out in the country, often used this as an excuse to get back to having a little conversation after[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: MARCH 12-18, 2023
ARRESTS There were 2 arrests this week. A 27-year-old male was arrested on 3/15/2023 for a warrant. No follow up information was provided. A 47-year-old male was arrested for domestic violence by Rangely PD on 3/14/2023. A PR bond was granted by Judge Neely on 3/15/2023. CALL SUMMARIES 3/12/2023 @[Read More…]
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics welcomes Dr. Griggs
MEEKER | Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) in Meeker, Colorado, welcomes fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rhett Griggs to their growing surgical team. Dr. Griggs previously practiced in Crested Butte and Gunnison, located in the mountains of central Colorado. At CAO, he will perform shoulder and knee arthroscopy,[Read More…]
Let’s talk about mental health
RBC | We need to do more to support our communities struggling with mental health. We need to talk about mental health and end the stigma around asking for help. We need to fund our behavioral health services to ensure no one in our state spends months on a waiting[Read More…]
Part 1: What’s in a brand?
Just a few months after moving to Meeker, Tracy and I were at a barbecue downtown, sitting under a tent. A native recognized us as newbies and started a conversation. Tracy was describing the colorful garden she had left in Westminster. Our host told us not to plant annuals in[Read More…]
Jury finds Striegel liable for breach
W.C. Striegel, Inc., a 75-year-old pipeline construction company located in Rangely, Colorado, prevailed in its lawsuit against its founder and former President Larry (Bud) Striegel for breaching his fiduciary duties. The lawsuit was brought derivatively on behalf of W.C. Striegel, Inc. by one of its minority shareholders, William R. Willis.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 15, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago Rangely Times ~ 50 years ago Rangely Times ~ 25 years ago
