MEEKER I The 2020 census data has been reported recently and I wondered what we can learn, especially at the county level. These results could still be corrected, but I doubt if any huge changes occur, so here goes. My primary source is www.worldpopulationreview.com. Last year was the 24th year[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
TRICKS ‘N TREATS …
Press release on hostile workplace investigation
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RBC I On July 13, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County authorized the county attorney’s office to contract with Employers Council to conduct an independent investigation into allegations made by six current or former employees of a hostile work[Read More…]
RSD asks for “BEST” decision
RANGELY I The Rangely School District and Board of Education is asking the community to use their voices and make their “BEST” decision for the needs of the schools and students. Issue 4A on the November ballot asks voters to empower the Rangely RE-4 district to make a “financially prudent[Read More…]
Recap: Rangely School District board of education monthly meeting
RANGELY I Rangely School District’s Board of Education held its monthly meeting Sept. 21, 2021, at the EEC building. All members were in attendance including Carlene Cantrell, principal of Parkview Elementary; Crandal Mergelman, principal of Rangely Jr/Sr High School; and school board candidate Ron Granger. Superintendent Matt Scoggins offered staff[Read More…]
Anniversaries…
The cool, damp weather on the anniversary of the Meeker Incident and the Milk Creek Battle may well have mirrored the weather from the time, based on historical accounts. Photos are from Sept. 29, 2021, 142 years after the events. TERESIA REED PHOTOS
COVID Update: Oct. 7, 2021
RBC I Total Cases to Date: 921 Meeker Active: 19 Rangely Active: 17 Current Hospitalized RBC: 2 Total Hospitalized: 71 School District Meeker: 5 School District Rangely: 5 Deaths: 6 Approximate percentage of eligible population vaccinated with at least one dose: 43.6% The COVID-19 vaccine is available to the general[Read More…]
News Notes: Oct. 7, 2021
4-H happenings RBC | National 4-H Week is Oct. 3–8. Thank you to our leaders who volunteer their time and the members who dedicated themselves. You make our program great! The 4-H Open House for Meeker will be Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m., New Exhibit Hall, RBC Fairgrounds. Free popcorn and[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Elk Bugling
MEEKER I Recently while in Yellowstone, we had the awesome experience of watching bull elk fight for their harem. Safely seated on our deck across the valley and river, we could follow the show with binoculars and spotting scopes. Although we have many times listened to the elk bugle and[Read More…]
Opinion: Journalism sustainability
RBC I No matter what issue you care about most — public education, the environment, affordable housing, economic opportunities — Colorado news outlets like this one connect you to the news you need to think globally and act locally. Yet the financial collapse of reliable local news is a statewide[Read More…]
Deer and elk hunters: keep an eye on your mailbox for chronic wasting disease mandatory testing letter
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has selected specific deer and elk hunts for mandatory chronic wasting disease testing in 2021 to inform how and where to fight the spread of CWD. Beginning in early October, CPW will be sending letters to Colorado rifle season hunters who have been selected[Read More…]
Death Notices: Oct. 7, 2021
Marje Dorrell Marje Dorrell passed away Sept. 28, 2021, at her assisted care facility in Fairbanks, Alaska, where she had been living for several years. Per her request, there will be no service, and her remains will be cremated and scattered privately by the family. Doris Fern Walters April 2,[Read More…]
