The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Link Taggart, who is now fourth assistant general foreman of the PL outfit, was shaking hands with his numerous friends in this burg during the week. Link says a report had gained currency in the Piceance country that Jimmy Buchan was killed in[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Complete your community survey
MEEKER | What do you love about living in Meeker? What ideas do you have for strengthening Meeker’s economy? What types of housing are needed in Meeker now, and in the future? What recreational opportunities do you think should be pursued over the coming years? If you’ve ever wanted to[Read More…]
Changes coming to 911, dispatch services
RANGELY | The small meeting room at Rangely Town Hall was filled to capacity Tuesday with 911 emergency services professionals, police, fire, EMS, town employees, elected officials and concerned citizens to listen to Rio Blanco County Emergency Manager Ty Gates present the “State of 911 Communications.” In 2018 the Colorado[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Nov. 11-17, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Letter: Partial truth
Dear Editor: We need to listen to each other’s stories and do away with the stigma (of) mental illness That is a partial truth, may I complete it: We need to listen to each other’s stories and do away with the stigma (of) mental illness in our minds. So long as it holds residence in our minds it[Read More…]
Conservation District planning meeting
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District is hosting their Long Range Planning meeting Nov. 26, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center (200 Main St. Meeker, Colorado 81641). This is Rio Blanco County landowners’ opportunity to provide input regarding the White River Conservation District’s priorities during the[Read More…]
Handling the Holidays grief group
MEEKER | HopeWest is hosting a free Handling the Holidays grief group on Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at 290 4th St. in Meeker. For people who are grieving, every day can be filled with reminders of their loved ones. But the feelings of loneliness or other emotions may be[Read More…]
OPED: Phase I of MHS renovation on schedule
MEEKER | For those who have driven by Meeker High School in the past couple weeks, you have noticed that structural steel is currently being installed. Much activity has occurred over the past several months to prepare for this milestone, and we will now begin to see the new building[Read More…]
Dino discovery …
On the evening of Nov. 15 Colorado Northwestern Community College shared their discovery of a 75 million year old hadrosaur with the public in Rangely. Delighted children were able to feel the skin and hold bones from the dino that took more than five years to unearth. Volunteer Sue Mock[Read More…]
Vets thank BMS, Chamber
Dear Editor: The VFW Post 5843, American Legion Post 74 and the VFW Auxiliary would like to give a sincere thank you to the faculty and students of Barone Middle School for the opportunity to interact with you and the wonderful reception we received on Veterans Day 2019. Also would[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Nov. 25
RANGELY | Please join us on Monday, Nov. 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. on the Rangely Campus in the Weiss Conference Room. Presenting will be the Town of Rangely and the CNCC Outdoor Recreation Coordinator to discuss the possibility of a skate park and renovations of an all-purpose court at Colorado[Read More…]
C-H-E-E-R …
Last weekend in Grand Junction the Meeker High School varsity cheerleading squad competed at the Western Colorado Regional Championships, in the Game Day division. Game Day is a brand new division in Colorado high school cheerleading this year. “Our athletes had three minutes to showcase their motion technique, crowd leading[Read More…]
