ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the annual Cardboard Derby on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Paintbrush Park. The hill was filled with cardboard creations as they slipped, crashed, and flew down the hill to the finish line. Results are as follows with age group first. Most Creative: 2 and under[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter: WREA on Colowyo closure
Dear Editor: Last week Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association (Tri-State) made the difficult announcement that it will close the Colowyo Mine and the Craig Station Units by 2030. White River Electric Association (WREA) learned about these closures last Thursday morning and our thoughts immediately went to the employees and our[Read More…]
CNCC machine quilting class
MEEKER | Finish projects while learning quilting techniques such as how to use a rotary cutter and ruler to measure and cut fabric accurately, improve your piecing, fabric and color selection, how to apply borders and bindings. Bring your own projects or ask the instructor for help to choose a[Read More…]
Community survey results workshop/discussion Jan. 23
MEEKER | On Jan. 23, 2020, the Town of Meeker and its consultant team will be hosting the Meeker Community Survey Workshop at the Meeker Public Library (490 Main St.) from 5:30-7 p.m. This workshop will serve as an opportunity for the community to come together to review and discuss[Read More…]
Letter: Protect our way of life: say ‘no’ to wolves
Dear Editor: It was good to see letters to the editor from Mr. McKay and Gus Halandras about wolf introduction. I would like to add my own letter to the mix. It bothers me that people talk about the “re-introduction” of the Canadian gray wolf to Colorado. The Canadian gray[Read More…]
Obituary: Doyle Cornelius Olree
Doyle Cornelius Olree March 12, 1926 ~ Jan. 9, 2020 Doyle Cornelius was born to Cornelius and Nellie Olree on March 12, 1926. He grew up with his eight brothers and sisters: Jake, Pauline, Thelma, Lois, Bernice, Sarah, Sue and Kenneth in the small town of Graford, Texas. Doyle met[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Older drivers
RBC | Driving is a feeling of freedom you get when you’re able to just travel wherever you wish. But, there may come a point in time when either you or someone close to you must make the decision to put the keys away and find another way to commute.[Read More…]
Obituary: David Lee Kuhn
David Lee Kuhn June 22, 1937 ~ Jan. 7, 2020 David Lee Kuhn, 82, passed away Jan. 7, 2020, in Meeker, Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Tanna; sons Shawn Kuhn and Kevin Kuhn; brother Harold Kuhn; sister Susie Anderson; brother Steven Kuhn; sister Patricia McFadden,[Read More…]
Historical Society annual meeting
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Bring a taco topping for the taco bar or a dessert to share. Membership renewals and new members welcome.
Letter: A word from Tri-State
Dear Editor: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association announced Jan. 9 that Colowyo Mine and Craig Station will be retiring by 2030. In addition, we will be retiring Escalante Station in New Mexico by the end of 2020. Over the next decade, we will work with our employees and northwest Colorado[Read More…]
WINTER FUN …
The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosted Family Ice Fishing Day on Jan. 11 at Lake Avery. The fish were biting well, with several participants catching multiple fish. Ninety-six people participated in the event, which featured lunch served by the Lions Club[Read More…]
County roads and snow plowing awareness
RBC | It’s that time of year again when the county plows come along and leave a ridge of snow across residents’ driveways. Our crews do their very best to minimize the amount of snow left at driveways and intersections, but unfortunately there will always be a ridge. Citizens should[Read More…]
