Dear Editor: This letter is to inform interested parties that the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Yellowjacket Project, located in Rio Blanco County and on the Blanco Ranger District, is complete and I have drafted my decision. The EA and draft Decision Notice (DN)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Cowboy golf season begins
After just a few practices the Cowboys hit the links three times in five days. Friday in Cedaredge Drew Drake shot a 106 and Sam Hightower a 108. The team then played Monday at Adobe Creek and Tuesday in Rifle. Wil Schwartz led the team in Fruita, shooting 89 and[Read More…]
Northwest Solar Co-Op one step closer to bringing solar to region
The Northwest Solar Co-op, open to residents and small businesses in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, has selected Atlasta Solar Center to install solar panels for the 82-member group. Co-op members selected Atlasta Solar Center after a careful vetting process. The group will hold its final public information session[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo series results from Aug. 4
Results from the Aug. 4 Meeker Summer Rodeo Series are: Roping – Cactus Barnes/Bruce Barnes Mixed Team Roping – Teresa Anderson/Clay Reynolds #11 Team Roping – Joe Wood/Clay Reynolds Jr./Sr. Team Roping – Lean Wood/Cody Edinger Dally Ribbon Roping – Brandon Worley/Addison Ellibee Open Breakaway – Beverly Salazar Ladies Breakaway[Read More…]
Meeker Marlins state champs again
The Meeker Marlins USA Swim Team had nine members qualify for the Colorado Scottie Aschermann Seasonal State Championship Swim Meet in Cortez, Colorado, last weekend. These swimmers were successful individually and as a team. The Meeker Marlins won the “Small Team” division by scoring a total of 1,125 points. Four[Read More…]
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT …
Rangely enjoyed a night of fun last Tuesday for National Night Out and celebrated the community’s first responders. KATIE KING PHOTOS
Conservation Corner: White River Integrated Water Initiative Update and Meeting Schedule
The White River Integrated Water Initiative (WRIWI) is, “A Community based initiative to identify actions promoting a healthy river that ensures a vibrant economic community capable of securing the future vitality of agriculture, fisheries, recreation, municipalities, and industry while protecting water rights, quantity, and quality with respect for the local[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Doggone it
“One dog a’sprawlin’, two dogs a’ lollin’, and three dogs a’ pantin’ just might fit the waning summer season. Summoning up the remembrance of the familiar winter holiday tune “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, one might be tempted to change the lyrics a bit to sing a song about the[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: August 11, 2022
SCAM ALERT MEEKER | Several WREA members have received SCAM calls demanding payment and claiming that WREA will shut off power in 30 minutes for failure to pay a bill. If you receive one of these calls, PLEASE hang up and call WREA AT 970-878-5041. WREA DOES NOT ask for[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: AUG. 1 THROUGH 7, 2022
ARRESTS There were no new arrests for the week of August 1, 2022. CALL SUMMARIES 8/1/2022 @ 05:43 am-an auto theft was reported to Meeker Police Dept., Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and Meeker Police were able to locate the vehicle a short time later outside of city limits. The[Read More…]
HORSIN’ AROUND …
The 101st Rio Blanco County Fair kicked off with the annual horse show last weekend. Five adults and 10 youth participated in the ranch horse portion. | KIM EKSTROM PHOTOS
Obituary: Marrissa Renea Slone
July 11, 1998 ~ July 23, 2022 Marrissa Renea Slone, 24, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Topeka, Kansas. A private service will be held at a later date. Marrissa was born July 11, 1998, at Vail, Colorado, to Jason Slone and Jennifer (Shroyer) Otto. She worked as[Read More…]
