MEEKER I We started our meeting Sunday, April 10 at 4 p.m. First we did the pledges. They were led by Cambrey Rogers, Milo Brennan, Rylan Ivy and Brodee Kilduff. Following was our secretary’s report by Charlie Rogers and Hadley Franklin on the budget update. After that was a fun[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
County dispatchers recognized
RBC I National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and celebrated annually, honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the nation’s citizens. The Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
CNCC working to fill gaps left by the “Great Resignation”
There has been a great deal of talk recently about the “Great Resignation” and labor shortages happening across the United States. Employers are struggling to find and/or retain qualified professionals in key industries. Currently, there is an alarming shortage of pilots, aviation maintenance techs, nurses, and cybersecurity and IT professionals.[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: April 14, 2022
Water Initiative meetings in April RBC | The White River Integrated Water Initiative is holding its next round of public meetings in April. We will be discussing priority projects for each segment of the White River. All meetings are from 6-8 p.m. Upper Reach April 19 at the Buford School, [Read More…]
Todd Shults seeking re-election to hospital board
MEEKER I Having served on the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors for the past four years, I have been able to see what really goes on in the hospital and how much work is put in behind the scenes. We have excellent providers and a tremendously talented staff, without[Read More…]
Terry Smalec running to replace Moyer in May recall election
RBC I For those of you who don’t know me, I am Terry Smalec, and I am running for successor in the Gary Moyer Recall Election. My wife and I came to Rangely in 1982 so I could pursue an instrumentation tech degree at Colorado Northwestern Community College. We arrived[Read More…]
BMS students sweep group exhibit category at History Day competition, advance to state
MEEKER I Each year, several Barone Middle School eighth-graders have the opportunity to compete in National History Day. The national history competition selects a different theme each year, this year’s being “Debate and Diplomacy,” and allows students to research any topic of interest falling under the broader theme. Students have[Read More…]
Obituary: Kevin Brumm
Oct. 7, 1951 ~ March 26, 2022 Kevin was a spiritual man with a very strong faith in the Lord. He was a loving father, member of Rangely Christian Church and a loyal friend to all who knew him, He had a passion for industry technology, science fiction and adventure.[Read More…]
Obituary: Lydia Ann ‘Rusty’ Lugenbeel Robertson
Feb. 19, 1955 ~ March 7, 2022 Lydia Ann “Rusty” Lugenbeel Robertson was born on Feb. 19, 1955, to Ben and Helen Lugenbeel in Meeker, Colorado, and gained her heavenly wings on March 7, 2022, in Tehachapi, California. She was blessed with the name “Rusty” by our Daddy when she[Read More…]
Letter: Should RBC commissioners continue huge deficit overspending?
Dear Editor: Did you know that our county has a trust fund? It’s called the CCTIF, and is a sizable pot of money for Rio Blanco County created years ago, by foresighted and honest county leaders. Wisely, they put specific guidelines in place to ensure that publicly funded groups (schools,[Read More…]
Letter: Old Timers future plans
Dear Editor: There will be an organizational meeting for those interested in the future of the Old Timers organization. The meeting will be held Wednesday April 20, at 5 p.m. at the White River Museum meeting center, (old mortuary room). Please plan to attend if you can provide input for[Read More…]
Letter: Sitting commission incapable
Dear Editor: I try to provide the best available information on a topic in my letters to the editor, referenced from primary research reports. This letter is different. It is my opinion, but I think it is well substantiated in the evidence. Our present County Board of Commissioners have[Read More…]
