Please clean up Dear Editor: I really love where I live in Rangely and in Rio Blanco County, but I would like to bring something to everyone’s attention: certain residents who reside on County Road 101. Because you don’t pay attention to your Dumpsters and trash cans I am continually[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Facing a drier future, water managers turn to science
RBC | A growing body of research shows that the Upper Colorado River Basin is growing warmer on average. In fact, the national hot spot centers on Western Colorado and much of the Southwest. A result: a significant reduction in the snowpack that makes up the Southwest’s main water supply. [Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 23, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: Meeker’s Kathy Thorsby came across the following while working at the White River Museum and thought it worth sharing. “Rio Blanco County School Tales: An Anthology of Grandmother Stories” was written by Margaret Smith Isaac. One of her stories, shared below, is titled “The Big Flu Epidemic.” 1918[Read More…]
Guest Column: Facing up to will writing
MEEKER | In a weird way, the pandemic has become a triggering event to work on my will. Talk about another way to pass shelter at home time! It is lots of work plus digging into emotions about death and material possessions. The news reminds me every day that I[Read More…]
Guest Column: Virtual LDS youth conference
MEEKER | On Thursday, April 9, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held a virtual youth conference for area youth in northwestern Colorado. Previously set for March and originally featuring speakers, a dance, activities and dinner, church youth leaders decided to tackle the problem using virtual meeting software.[Read More…]
Yoga moves for a great morning
The HT is hosting The Strip from Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop. Take a look and try the moves this for a better morning.
Newman named to Honor Roll at Oregon State University
MEEKER | Elijah T. Newman of Meeker has been named to the Scholastic Honor Roll for the winter term at Oregon State University. Newman earned a 3.5 or better GPA as a sophomore in biohealth sciences. Special to the Herald Times
WREA solar renewals due May 8
MEEKER | WREA Members with existing leases in White River Solar will receive lease renewals in the mail this week. This is the second year for White River Solar and the program details have not changed. The White River Solar program allows members to lease “blocks” of solar power for[Read More…]
Social distance from baby animals this spring
RBC | Each spring, Colorado welcomes an abundance of new young wildlife across the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is partnering with the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) to remind residents to keep wild animals wild and leave young wildlife alone. As wildlife becomes more visible in backyards,[Read More…]
Herald Times and the Colorado Independent receive SPJ Freedom of Information Award
RBC | The Herald Times and The Colorado Independent have been awarded the 2020 Freedom of Information award for their 2019 collaborative work on “Through the Cracks” by the Society of Professional Journalists — Colorado Pro Chapter. According to the Colorado SPJ website, the contest “drew a record number of[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: April 13-19, 2020
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER April 13-19, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 361 phone calls last week including six 911 calls, 49 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 89 outgoing calls. A total of 107 calls for service were created, 39 for[Read More…]
Public Notices: April 23, 2020
RIO BLANCO COUNTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION LIST MARCH 2020 FUND:GENERAL VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT AIRGAS, TOOLS, 105.85 ALIGN MULTIMEDIA, PURCH SVCS, 5,000.00 ALSCO, PURCH SVCS, 1,185.28 SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY, 2,884.31 AMBASSADOR BLINDS, SPPLY, 720.00 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 253.78 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 332.63 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 421.83 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 147.05[Read More…]
