ALAMOSA | Even now, nearly three months after COVID invaded his body, Jason McGinnis cannot stop asking himself how he contracted the virus. On its face, the answer seems clear: He’s a paramedic. But he was careful, thought himself well-protected, thought that if he did catch COVID, he’d knock it[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Town of Rangely to seek funds for wastewater, Kennedy Drive path
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Board of Trustees was called to order at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2021. Mayor Andy Shaffer and trustees Richard Garner, Tim Webber, and Keely Ellis attended in person. Trustees Robie and Geer were present via telephone. “There is lots to do,” Town Manager Lisa[Read More…]
Cedar Ridges …
Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Rec and Park District is happy to announce that Cedar Ridges Golf Course has groomed the course for cross country ski trails. Director Tim Webber also reported that the driving range hill is available for sledding. Rangely’s Panther Country 4-H Club will be holding a Cardboard[Read More…]
News Briefs: Jan 21, 2021
White River Algae TAG meeting Jan. 27 RBC | The White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will be meeting virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. to hear updates from U.S. Geological Services (USGS), Trout Unlimited, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and GEI Consultants related to the White[Read More…]
Response to Dr. Dorsett
MEEKER | We are writing in response to Dr. Bob Dorsett’s previous letter on Jan. 7, 2021. His response is greatly appreciated, as it does point out some needed clarification. We understand how he reached his interpretation, so we are taking an opportunity to clarify. First, for transparency, here is[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Is Your Water Right on the Abandonment List?
For more information visit this link: Abandonment and Partial Abandonment Outline 20201207(1).pdf – Google Drive
Eskelson, Wilkie make President’s List at CSC
RBC | Julia Eskelson of Meeker and Hannah Wilkie of Rangely are among 328 students who qualified for Chadron State College’s Fall 2020 President’s List. The students have a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. To qualify, students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be[Read More…]
Obituary: William Dallas (Bill) Miller
April 13, 1936 ~ Jan. 10, 2021 William Dallas (Bill) Miller, 84, passed away on Jan. 10, 2021. He was born on April 13, 1936, in Daggett, California, to Dallas and Dorothy (Cotten) Miller. He grew up in Meeker, Colorado, and graduated from Rio Blanco County High School in 1954.[Read More…]
Obituary: David Lynn Fetterolf
Oct. 22, 1946 ~ Dec. 22, 2020 David Lynn Fetterolf, 74, of Clinton, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2020. He was born on Oct. 22, 1946 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Clarence Orlan Fetterolf and Sylvia (Petrik) Fetterolf. He loved the Lord and was an[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Don’t get ‘free speech’ and ‘free press’ confused
While everyone is up in arms about decisions made by Twitter, Facebook and other tech giants to delete accounts or remove apps, let’s take a peek back in time. The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791. Within just a few years legal cases surrounding the interpretation of the amendments[Read More…]
Who calls the shots on the Colorado River?
RBC | If there’s a dominant force in the Colorado River Basin these days, it’s the Walton Family Foundation, flush with close to $5 billion to give away. Run by the heirs of Walmart founder Sam Walton, the foundation donates $25 million a year to nonprofits concerned about the Colorado[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan 14, 2021
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Being killed by electricity is a shocking way to die. Simp Harp, manager of the stage and express company, took a trip over the Meeker-Rifle division in the early part of this week, and reported the road in very smooth condition on his[Read More…]