Dear Editor: In the last two or three weeks both Governor Polis and now President Biden have required that all healthcare workers be vaccinated. ALL HEALTHCARE workers. Yet Quorum, the managers of our hospital, appear to continue to grant waivers to the few D.O.s and nurses that refuse in fear[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter: PMC has lost its way
Dear Editor: I am writing in regard to reports published in the Herald Times last week that the Meeker Town Council and Board of County Commissioners are writing letters to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment protesting vaccination mandates on medical staff. Let’s see. Memory fades. Check if[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Customer service and consequences
MEEKER I Customer service! When it is great, we bask in its warmth and caring. When it is awful, we fume and complain. Recently Jay and I discussed the consequences of customer service, both good and bad. In general, I think we are more likely to be vocal and protest[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys remain undefeated
MEEKER I Lady Cowboy volleyball remains undefeated. Last week in the polls they were ranked second in RPI just below Sedgwick County and third in the coaches poll. Soroco, while not ranked, received some votes and beating Soroco this week will boost the RPI. The Rams traveled to Meeker to[Read More…]
Rangely middle school runners make great progress
RANGELY I The Rangely Middle School harriers found themselves in Craig last weekend. They ran at Loudy-Simpson park and did a 2.2 mile course. The course is on a rough trail along the river, the girls and boys ran a combined race. In middle school the courses will vary from[Read More…]
Golf fundraiser tomorrow
MEEKER I Civil contracting company IHC Scott (completed the Hwy. 13 improvement project between Meeker and Rifle) along with participating vendors and clients are hosting the first annual “Scramble for a Cause” fundraiser Friday, Sept. 17 at the Meeker Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the Meeker Education Foundation, which supports[Read More…]
CPW commissioner meeting in Meeker: recap
MEEKER I At its Sept. 1 – 2 meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission heard proposed changes to management strategies and regulations as follows. All emergency regulations approved at the September meeting became effective upon adoption. All final regulations approved at the September meeting will go into effect on[Read More…]
Sheepdog Alice and handler Scott Glen take first at Classic
MEEKER I The most decorated border collie in North America added the final jewel to her crown by winning the 2021 Meeker Classic. Scott Glen and Alice from New Dayton, Alberta, Canada made an amazing run on Sunday, Sept. 12. The sheep were tough, and it took most of the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: September 9
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Monday was Labor Day and it was duly observed in Meeker by the local branch of the Ancient Order of Sons of Rest, who always celebrate this day in a becoming manner. • Wednesday night’s rain storm caused another rise in Sulphur creek,[Read More…]
Dept. of Ag accepting drought funding applications
RBC I Over the past several years, many farmers and ranchers have been affected by multi-year effects of a changing climate, including the 2018 drought and the 2019 freeze. After several years of unusual weather patterns, a warm spring, dry summer, and critically hot autumn further contributed to the 2020[Read More…]
Team effort nets win for lady Cowboys
MEEKER I Meeker volleyball hit the road for their toughest match of the season in Delta. “What a fun weekend for the volleyball team,” commented head coach Greg Cravens, “We went to Delta Thursday night and played a five set thriller.” Scores were 25-13, 14-25, 21-25, 25-22, and 15-9. Emma[Read More…]
Panther volleyball: JV wins, varsity loses
RANGELY I The Rangely junior varsity volleyball team got things going last Friday, coming out ready to play and beat North Park in two sets. Great serving and net play led the Panthers for the win. The JV team is starting to find their stride and working together. The varsity[Read More…]