RBC | The HT and RBC Public Health co-hosted a second live Facebook Q&A Monday, April 13. Public Health Director Alice Harvey responded to questions on a wide variety of topics, including the use of ibuprofen, recommendations regarding cloth face masks, herd immunity, and whether or not RBC already had[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Guest Column: Online overload
MEEKER | If one more online contact or provider tells me to use a new platform/software, upload a new app, or watch a video tutorial, I think I will scream. Last week was a total technology frustration, including my cell phone that would not ring when called. Now that we’re all[Read More…]
Utah sheriff asks for info about missing camper in Brown’s Park area
RBC | Daggett County Sheriff Erik Bailey is asking the public to report any contact with a missing camper who was last seen in the Brown’s Park area earlier this month. Late on the evening of April 4, the sheriff’s office received a report that no one had had contact[Read More…]
Wild to Mild: horse trainers wanted for 2020 Meeker Mustang Makeover
MEEKER | The second annual 2020 Meeker Mustang Makeover is full speed ahead and calling all horse trainers to compete for $8,000 in prize money. Meeker will once again offer visitors a chance for a magical two for one… the chance to attend both the internationally renowned Meeker Classic Sheepdog[Read More…]
Funeral Postponement: Beatrice Hume and Charles Arnn
This is to let friends and family of Beatrice Hume and Charles Arnn know that funeral services for them are on hold until we are once again able to have gatherings of this sort due to the coronavirus in our state. We had originally set April 18 for the service. [Read More…]
Death Notice: Donald Lee Mills
Donald Lee Mills Oct. 11, 1954 ~ April 2, 2020 Donald Lee Mills, 65, husband of Shannon Mills, passed away on April 2, 2020. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Where silence ends and healing begins
RBC | Current statistics report that one out of eight children will experience physical abuse by the time they are 18 years old. One in 10 will be sexually abused before turning 18. River Bridge Regional Center (RBRC) believes that even one child who is a victim of abuse is[Read More…]
Food Bank …
The Rangely Food bank is actively seeking donations and would like to thank all of the contributors in March who together raised $1,950, a great start. Many local people have donated food. Thanks to all of the volunteers for helping unload. They work long hours and days to serve the[Read More…]
Hwy 13. construction project picking up for spring season
RBC | Work on Colorado Highway 13 between Rifle and Meeker got underway for the spring season on Monday at the drainage structure near mile marker 18. A traffic signal will guide single lane, alternating traffic through the area 24/7. A 12 ft. width restriction is in place from 6[Read More…]
Be the light …
Joining the “Be the Light” movement across Colorado, lights at Starbuck Stadium at Meeker High School were lit on Monday as a symbol of hope and solidarity for the students. Their school is still there and they will gather again. Tiffany Jehorek photo
Obituary: Coe D. Mangus
Coe D. Mangus Oct. 18, 1957 ~ March 18, 2020 Coe D. Mangus passed away on March 18, 2020, due to complications caused from COPD. he was 62 years old. He was born on Oct. 18, 1957 to Robert and Delores Mangus in Montrose, Colorado. Coe spent 13 years growing[Read More…]
Running is a ‘way of life’ for these Meeker residents
MEEKER | As spring starts to peek through and take hold, the spring sportsters young and old are able to get out of doors to train, compete, get the endorphins flowing, and enjoy the warmer weather. Running, a sport enjoyed by some, loathed by others, is not just a hobby.[Read More…]
