RBC | Child abuse is a taboo topic in our community. It’s hard to acknowledge that there are children who are not safe in their own homes. However, child abuse and neglect does happen on a regular basis throughout Rio Blanco County. Just last year, there were 240 calls to[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Methodist Church’s Elbert Hall has a story to tell
MEEKER | Many are familiar with “Elbert Hall,” connected to the Meeker United Methodist Church on 809 Park Ave. What you may not know are the sacrifice and stories this building has to tell… and you may not know the energy and time that has been invested in it lately.[Read More…]
Get counted! Respond to the 2020 U.S. Census online, by mail or by phone
RBC | It has never been easier to respond to the 2020 Census on your own, whether online (my2020census.gov), by phone (844-330-2020) or by mail (all homes will receive a paper questionnaire if they do not first respond online or by phone) all without having to meet a census taker.[Read More…]
Letter: COVID-19
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…]
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…]
