Conservancy District’s lack of transparency troubling Dear Editor: The issues of water security for our community are too important to be decided behind closed doors. As a fiscally conservative citizen and owner of a local business and of water rights, I wonder what other Rio Blanco county citizens think about[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
My ancestor invented the Christmas card in England!
OK, I am stretching the truth a bit. Joseph Cundall was my first cousin five times removed and he didn’t design the first card. But he did print the first commercial Christmas postcard for Sir Henry Cole in London in 1843. So, I am almost famous! Old Joe recognized the[Read More…]
The economic driver in the forest next door
A new report indicates that the White River National Forest directly and indirectly generates 22,230 jobs and produces a $1.59-billion contribution to the economy of central Colorado. The U.S. Forest Service recently released a report looking at the economic contributions of about 70 national forests and grasslands around the West.[Read More…]
HAPPY RETIREMENT!
Friends, family and co-workers of Jean Gianinetti, activities director at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, honored her 18 years and three months of service upon her recent retirement. Celebrations were held at the Wing and at Smoking River Brewing Co. | COURTESY PHOTO
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Dec 1, 2022
Upstairs Gallery open house postponed MEEKER | The Upstairs Gallery Christmas Open House will be postponed until Dec. 9 and 10 due to Illness. Meeker Holiday Market this weekend. MEEKER | The Meeker Classic is sponsoring a holiday craft and trade bazaar this weekend at the 4-H Community Building.There will[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOV. 21 ~ 27, 2022
ARRESTS62 yr. old male arrested on a failure to appear warrant on 11-21-22 by Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office 39 yr. old male arrested on domestic violence and assault on 11-21-22 Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office 39 yr. old male arrested on harassment and child abuse on 11-21-22 by Rangely PD 25 yr. old female[Read More…]
Chevron donates $30K to county
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Nov. 22, 2022, in Rangely for their meeting and work sessions. During the meeting, they were presented with a donation check from Chevron in the amount of $30,000 to support the county’s ability to improve radio communications in the event of an[Read More…]
Guest Column: Thanksgiving
As children, we were treated to special fun in November and December. I don’t know what Freud would say about Sugar Plums dancing in my head, but I remember the build up of excitement starting at Thanksgiving. Family traditions and the anticipation of Christmas foods, decorations and toys are a[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Remembering Joe
It isn’t that there are “no words” when it comes to first trying to process someone’s sudden death. It is impossible to summon the right words when someone you have known for 40 years passes away suddenly. Joe Fennessy died a little more than a week ago ending his eight[Read More…]
Death Notice: James Clinton Mogensen
Feb. 3, 1939 ~ Nov. 18, 2022 At his request no services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to VFW Post 5843 or Hope West and may be sent to Grant Mortuary, P.O. Box 333, Meeker, CO 81641.
Death Notice: Lewis Raymond Anderson
June 4, 1943 ~ Nov. 21, 2022 Services will be held at Highland Cemetery in Meeker on Friday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m.
DORA seeking members to serve on professional regulatory boards
The Division of Professions and Occupations, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), is seeking members of the public at large to serve on our professional regulatory boards. The Division regulates more than 50 professions, occupations and entities in Colorado, ranging from numerous healthcare professions to a varied group[Read More…]
