RBC I As you read this, the final installment of Ms. Hemmerich’s series on climate change appears in a column nearby. This article refers to her Guest Post Part 3 published last week. I am reminded of the retort by Samuel Johnson, 18th century writer and lexicographer, to a gentleman[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter to the Editor: Stockgrowers thankful for community support
Dear Editor: In celebration of the successful Dance Without Wolves fundraiser, the Rio Blanco Stockgrowers, Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau and Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers would like to thank the community and individuals who helped make it such a success. Over 300 attended and approximately $34,000 was raised. Proceeds will[Read More…]
Guest Post: CNCC Foundation update
RBC I The Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation Dinner always stirs up excitement in March. We are in the 16th year. This event serves as the main fundraising event for the college. What began as a dinner-dance is now a dinner and auction. Last year, the event raised over $75,000.[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Russell M. “Bill” Chamberlain
Russell M. “Bill” Chamberlain Aug. 25, 1958 ~ March 3, 2020 Russell M. (Bill) Chamberlain passed away early Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the age of 61 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Bill was born Aug. 25, 1958, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to Milo Chamberlain and Beverly Seprenant. He was raised[Read More…]
CDLE names Office of Just Transition director
RBC I Wade Buchanan, Governor Jared Polis’ Director of Policy and Research, has been named Director of the Office of Just Transition, which will be housed under the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). The office, created by HB19-1314, will focus on how to assist workers and communities impacted[Read More…]
Paying it forward…
The Town of Meeker recently donated a 2007 Ford Expedition to the Palisade Fire Department, which plans to use the vehicle for quick response for their paramedic.
OPINION: Fluoridated water IS about healthy children and teeth!
RBC I In April you will be asked to vote to continue one of the most successful disease-fighting programs this country has ever experienced. Please VOTE YES on Exhibit A. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in soil, it is truly “organic.” The Rangely water treatment plant has updated equipment[Read More…]
Free locks…
If you have guns in your home, the Meeker Police Department is giving away free gun locks as part of the Child Safe Project and Eddie Eagle Gun Safety. Stop by Meeker PD (345 Market St.) for your free locks, or ask an officer for locks.
RB Water Conservancy floats idea for rural water district
RBC I Alden Vanden Brink, district manager of the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District made a very interesting proposal to thirsty property owners on Feb. 27. The concept of creating a rural water district to provide a reliable, high-quality potable water supply and service to property, individuals and businesses was[Read More…]
Panther season comes to a close at district tournament
RANGELY I The No. 8 Rangely Panthers traveled to No. 1 seeded Vail Christian for a class 2A District 5 quarterfinal game.
Rangely Fire District requests mill levy increase
RANGELY I The Board of Trustees met Feb. 25. In attendance were Mayor Andy Shaffer and trustees Luke Geer, Alisa Granger, Keely Ellis, Andy Key and Tyson Hacking.
Water line bids received
MEEKER I Town trustees received and opened six bids for the planned Water Street water line replacement, scheduled for this summer. $1.3 million is budgeted for the project and the town has applied for a DOLA grant to cover a part of the cost but won’t know if that grant[Read More…]
