RBC | The Colorado River District’s board of directors adopted a resolution Tuesday, July 21, 2020, to ask voters in November to support a property tax increase to protect water security in Western Colorado while funding projects to improve water use and healthy streams. River District General Manager Andy Mueller[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Sounds of Meeker: Part 2
MEEKER | Every day at noon, Meeker residents hear the siren from our local firefighting station. Why does it ring at noon? No one seems to be exactly sure, but it is a long-held tradition reminding locals that it is lunch time and testing the viability of the alarm system. [Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Water Law in a Nutshell
Did you learn the definition of an alluvium this weekend? Or what estoppel means? If you attended the Douglas Creek Conservation District’s “Water Law in a Nutshell” class this weekend, presented by Mr. Aaron Clay, you now know the answers to both questions. The Water Law in a Nutshell class[Read More…]
Local ranchers feel COVID crunch
MEEKER | COVID-19 has affected everyone one way or another. Whether it’s school transitioning online, restaurants closing, or people getting laid off, no one has emerged from this pandemic unscathed. Cow, pig, and sheep ranchers have all been hit and are going to continue to take large losses through the[Read More…]
RPD K9 Eiko receives donation of body armor
RANGELY I | Rangely Police Department’s K9 Eiko has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Eiko’s vest was sponsored by National Park Service Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Class 20-01 and embroidered with the sentiment “This[Read More…]
Academic Milestones
Smith receives Bachelor degree MEEKER | Meghan Smith of Meeker has received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming. Smith is a Meeker High School alumnae. Franklin chosen for McKnight Scholars Leadership Award MEEKER | Meeker High School Class of 2020 graduate Kolbi Franklin has been awarded[Read More…]
With annual gala canceled, HopeWest offers new ways to donate
MEEKER | Losing a family member is one of the hardest things someone has to endure in their lifetime. It comes out of nowhere and there’s nothing you can quite do to help. It’s a time of uncertainty and stress. Every helping hand counts, even when it might just be[Read More…]
News Briefs: July 30, 2020
Community Choir meeting July 30 MEEKER | Meeker Community Choir will be holding an organizational meeting on Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m., at the Meeker Coworking Community. All are welcomed and encouraged to come help structure this organization moving forward. Woolgrowers fair fundraiser canceled MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Obituary: Paul Conrad Jr.
July 7, 1935 ~ July 14, 2020 Paul Conrad Jr. passed away on July 14, 2020, at the age of 85. Paul was born on July 7, 1935, to Virginia M. and Paul W. Conrad in Decatur, Indiana. Paul married Sharon Kay Heller on Aug. 4, 1962, in Decatur, Indiana.[Read More…]
Conservation Corner
Notes on Colorado Water Law Water is the lifeblood of our White River Community and is especially necessary in agriculture production. Do you know the basis for Colorado water law and why you hear the reference “first in time, first in right”? “The Colorado Doctrine is a set of laws[Read More…]
Meeker Classic cancels 2020 trials due to COVID-19
MEEKER | “It’s with heavy hearts and after months of great thought we have come to the conclusion that canceling this year’s event due to the COVID-19 public health pandemic is the safest, most responsible thing to do for the safety of everyone involved,” said Board President, Bruce Clatterbaugh Tuesday,[Read More…]
New business …
Meeker’s newest business, San Juan Backcountry Adventures, held a grand opening ribbon cutting and open house. Visit their shop in Wendll’s at 206 Market St., to rent ATVs, side-by-sides and Rungu e-bikes. Pictured from left to right: Chamber of Commerce program assistant Ann Franklin, San Juan Backcountry Adventures owner Larry[Read More…]
