Dear Editor: COVID 19 is currently in the US today To take its course and then go on its way. No one really knows how long this will be Before we’re back up and running and our kids will run free. One thing’s for sure for us all to see[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
White River National Forest temporarily closes rec facilities
MEEKER | The White River National Forest has begun closing developed recreation facilities including rental cabins, toilets and group sites. This management action intends to protect public health and safety and align with state and local measures already in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Closures will be in effect[Read More…]
Obituary: Lawrence (Corky) Courtright
Lawrence (Corky) Courtright July 24, 1931 ~ March 22, 2020 Lawrence “Corky” Courtright is survived by his wife Louise Fransis Courtright of 58 years; his children Ronald (Noriko) Edwards, Regina Westfall, Michelle (Dave) Boyd, and Stephanie (Jim) Emmett Jr.; nieces and nephews Linda Renfro Quinn, Jeffrey Dane Quinn, Karen Carter[Read More…]
COVID-19 impacts on agriculture
RBC | In the last few weeks no market has been exempt from the “COVID Effect,” including agriculture. Major market fluctuations and unrest coupled with questions about how to conduct business have left many agricultural producers concerned about their future. Since the pandemic panic hit, the price of live feeder[Read More…]
Letter: Glenwood Canyon and Dick Prosence
Dear Editor: It was sad to hear of the passing of Dick Prosence; the outstanding engineer and leader of the construction of so many highways in our area, especially I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, one of the top 10 roads in all of America. I spent many good years associated with[Read More…]
CNCC firefighting, EMR enrolling now
RBC | Enhance or change your career with certification in Wildland Firefighting Weekends, April 18-May 3 and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) May 11-15. Seats are limited. Registration closes April 3. These classes will run under CDC and state guidelines for COVID-19. Start dates may be changed in response to mandated[Read More…]
Some CNCC programs suspended
MEEKER | For public safety, Colorado Northwestern Community College has suspended most workforce training and community programming until April 11. If you’re enrolled in non-credit classes, scheduled to teach or a manager with a training agreement, you should have been contacted with additional details about educational options, prorated refunds, and[Read More…]
Stay Home: A Plea, a Warning, and a Love Letter to my Home Town
RBC | As of today, March 31, my partner, John, my little dog Milo, and I are entering our 22nd day of coronavirus isolation inside our 650 sq. ft Manhattan apartment. This week, I was supposed to fly to Meeker for my quarterly dose of family love and mountain air.[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: March 23-29, 2020
March 23-29, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 428 phone calls last week including 22 911 calls, 52 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 117 outgoing calls. A total of 140 calls for service were created, 56 for the Sheriff’s Office, 63 for MPD. Note the department breakdown of[Read More…]
Five Cowboys earn awards this season, Kindler coach of the year
MEEKER | Senior Cole Rogers, nominated by the Western Slope League coaches to the All-Conference team was also named co-player of the year for the league, and as the Western Slope Senior Player of the year he will get to go to the all state games this June. Rogers was[Read More…]
You can still apply for benefits, report child abuse and neglect
RBC | As the novel coronavirus continues to affect Colorado, our fellow citizens still need human services, and there are easy, online ways to apply and get benefits for you and your family. Please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/benefits-assistance We at the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services also want to remind the[Read More…]
Loose Ends: A small price to pay
MEEKER | More than 100 years ago, members of this community had their own version of staying-in-place. It was called homesteading and eventually ranching. Stories passed down from the families that settled here always include the bond they felt with the people who lived the closest to them. They may[Read More…]
