RBC | Over the last month many things have changed at CNCC because of COVID-19. I wanted to update everyone on what we are doing and how we are handling these extraordinary times. Although I don’t like lists, I believe this is the best way to give everyone a breakdown[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Meeker Moving Forward to host virtual workshop
MEEKER | Last July (2019), Meeker Moving Forward began a community-wide discussion about what we love and cherish about Meeker, as well as the type of place we want our town to be in the future. These conversations resulted in a set of shared community values, a vision and goals[Read More…]
Dispatch Supervisor of the Year: Mercy McAlister
Rangely Police Chief Ti Hamblin announced this week that Mercy McAlister, dispatch supervisor for the Rangely Police Department (RPD), has been named Dispatch Supervisor of the Year for 2020 by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) and National Emergency Number Association (NENA). This is a peer-nominated award. McAlister[Read More…]
Special Delivery: Rangely family delivers newest member roadside on Hwy. 139
RANGELY | Many rural pregnant women have lost sleep at night worrying they might not make it to the hospital in time to deliver their bundle of joy, especially when the hospital of choice is more than 90 miles away. That worry became reality in the early morning hours of[Read More…]
Colorado Beef Council creates local beef directory
RBC | The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) has created an online directory to help connect Colorado farms and ranches that sell beef with consumers who want to buy it. The Colorado Beef Directory will help educate consumers about beef sourcing and allow them to purchase directly from Colorado producers who[Read More…]
Obituary: Ida Elizabeth Pahlke
Ida Elizabeth Pahlke Feb. 25, 1919 ~ 2020 Ida Elizabeth Pahlke, a resident of Boulder for 63 years who was known for her welcoming arms and welcoming heart, died last month of the inevitable effects of 101 years of living. When Elizabeth, as she preferred to be called, was born[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Learning from Max
RBC | You know things are going downhill quickly when you find yourself hiding from the dog. Everywhere we go, inside and out, he has to go too. He is suddenly needy. He isn’t used to our being inside the confines of home, all day, everyday-neither are we. Our chocolate[Read More…]
THE SNOW-LY GRAIL
Local snowmobiling enthusiasts are not disappointed by the amount of snow when they venture into the White River Basin high country. Last weekend Ripple Creek was still measuring 85”. The most recent reports in the Yampa/White basin indicate snowpack is 109% of normal, but the White River is actually just[Read More…]
Local matters …
Restaurants like the historic Meeker Cafe are closed to dine-in customers, but most are offering take out and delivery services during the statewide stay at home order. You can help your friends and neighbors stay in business by a) getting hungry (and thirsty!) and b) ordering something delicious. We have[Read More…]
Obituary: Candy Titmus
Candy Titmus March 5, 1962 ~ April 1, 2020 Candy Titmus, loving mother of four, exhibited unwavering courage and an impeccable spirit in her long and fierce battle, which she lost on April 1 2020, at the age of 58. Candy was born March 5, 1962, to Mary Ann Harkins[Read More…]
Dinosaur native continues U.S. Navy Seabees tradition
DINOSAUR | “We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for more than seven decades. The Navy Seabees are an elite group of personnel trained in both combat and the craft skills of the construction industry. Petty Officer 1st Class[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely Rural Fire requesting mill levy increase
Dear Editor: You may have seen the flyer that went out to each household regarding the proposed mill levy increase. It is the legal notice we are required to provide to all property owners and registered voters. It is worded the way it will appear on the Special District’s ballot[Read More…]
