RANGELY | Kelli Neiberger addressed the Board of Trustees with updates from the gas department and offered an opportunity to ask questions about the January gas bills for Rangely residents. Town Manager Lisa Piering clarified that payment plans would be offered before shut-offs occur. Changes to the department’s processes have[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Obituary: EbeADean Albert Johnson
July 10, 1948 ~ Feb. 27, 2023 EbeADean Albert Johnson, 74, passed away at home in Meeker, Colorado on February 27, 2023. She is survived by her husband Bob Johnson; brothers Charles, James and Alan; and sister Shirley. She was born in Dragerton, Utah, on July 10, 1948. She was[Read More…]
WINNERS
Mike and Tena Theos were the happy winners of John Kobald’s original painting of a Belizean blue butterfly at the Belize ecology trip fundraising event held at the Brewery on Sunday. They also got the top bid for an air fryer and a homemade welcome sign. They were among many[Read More…]
White River Alliance economics presentation set for March 15
RBC | Join the White River Alliance March 15 at 6 p.m. for a presentation by Dr. Nathan Perry from Mesa State University. Perry is a professor of economics and will give a presentation on population, economics, employment and other trends we might expect to see in Rio Blanco County.[Read More…]
BMS DONATION
Barone Middle School students and staff had a contest collecting food for the Meeker Food Pantry. More than 600 items were collected and will be used to help those in need in the community. The Meeker Food Pantry is housed in the United Methodist Church. If you are in need[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: March 9, 2023
Library board bylaws mix-up Dear Editor: As a past library board member, I notice that the commissioners have appointed a town resident to fill the county (out of town) seat on the library board. The structure and intent of appointing two county board members, two town board members and one[Read More…]
Guest Column: Wild camels
The Meeker Herald Feb. 18, 1899, edition reported: “The last wild camel in the United States died the other day. While full particulars of the event are not at hand, it is probable death was caused by the last straw breaking his back.” I am not quite sure how much[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Public participation encouraging
A recent rise in more people running for special district elections and local board appointments shows a renewed willingness to participate more fully in community life. All of the various board appointments and elections are usually well advertised. Active community members, who may no longer serve because of term limits[Read More…]
Six lady Cowboys gear up for golf season
MEEKER | This year head coach Amanda Back of the lady Cowboys golf team has six girls getting ready to hit the links. “I have three girls returning this year: senior Aiyana McCook and juniors Vivian Brown and Averee Woodward,” commented Back. Back welcomes to the team this year senior[Read More…]
CPW: Fishing season is officially here!
RBC | The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses can be found in the 2023 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado (En Español). For individuals, ages 18 through 64, an $11.50 Habitat Stamp[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 9, 2023
Industrial greenhouse gas standard virtual meeting March 14 RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is hosting a small community conversation via Zoom on a new regulation to reduce air emissions from industrial facilities. The rule will apply to American Gypsum, Natural Soda and 16 other facilities[Read More…]
INFLATABLES INCOMING!
The inflatable obstacle course will be set up to enjoy at the Meeker Recreation Center pool from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24. | ERBM COURTESY PHOTO
