MEEKER | According to the Oxford Dictionary, community or “herd” immunity is defined as “the resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population that results if a sufficiently high proportion of individuals are immune to the disease, especially through vaccination. The level of vaccination needed to achieve[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Hurricanes take third at state champs
RANGELY | The first weekend of August for summer club swimmers always means one thing: the Scottie Ascherman Seasonal State Championships. This year the meet was held in the scenic, outdoor pool of Ouray with teams from all over the state traveling to compete. Categorized as a “small” team, the Rangely[Read More…]
NO PLAY ZONE …
Some Meeker residents expressed dismay upon finding a “do not play” sign on the fence at the administration building playground. While replacing the fall-protection material, school and rec district workers discovered the wooden support structures under the playground equipment were rotted below ground. “We felt the equipment was unsafe and[Read More…]
Memorial Notice: Janet Dole
Please join us for a celebration of life for Janet Dole Saturday, Aug. 17 beginning at 12 p.m. at the Campbell Creek Ranch, 1400 County Rd.12, Meeker, Colorado. Let’s gather to celebrate the beautiful life of Janet Dole with an afternoon of live music, memories and a potluck picnic. Bring[Read More…]
Youth hunters: Submit apps for Outreach Program by Aug. 16
RBC | If you are between the ages of 12-17 and have always wanted to hunt big or small game but don’t have anyone at home to show you how, here’s your chance to participate in world-class outdoor recreation and be a part of critical wildlife management efforts into the[Read More…]
Bulls-eye …
Aug. 8 rodeo results: Ranch broncs—Sheridan Harvey, No. 8 team roping—Paula Cooper and Joe Wood, Mixed pairs roping—Ellie Anderson and Kash Atwood, No. 11 team roping—Joe Wood and Brett Watson, Dally ribbon—Cody Edinger and Augie Holstead, Open breakaway—Madison George, Ladies breakaway—Madison George, Barrels—Katye Dennison, Jr. Barrels—Melayni Wagnild, There was no[Read More…]
Range Call Royalty tryouts
MEEKER | Senior Royalty tryouts Aug. 17. Must be 9-18 years old. Horses required. Junior Royalty tryouts Aug. 24. Must be 5-12 years old. No horses required. For more info contact Karolyn at 970-433-3250 (please leave a message).
ERBM Surplus Auction
MEEKER | ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a surplus property auction on Friday, Aug. 16 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Maintenance Shop located at 101 Ute Rd, Meeker. For a list of auction items and more details, visit www.ERBMrec.com/surplusauction.
The wheels on the bus …
Rangely students returned to school this week at all three schools. See the new year update and photos of new teaching staff on Page 6A of this week’s paper. Brittny Campos/Kandis Dotson/Roxie Fromang photos
Highway 13 construction update
MEEKER | For the week of Aug. 12, work on Highway 13 continues with two work zones, north and south of Rio Blanco CR 5. Motorists will encounter continued single-lane, alternating travel with a pilot car from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m[Read More…]
Public Notices: August 15, 2019
RIO BLANCO COUNTY EMPLOYEES TOTAL GROSS SALARY PAID IN JUNE 2019. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION DURING JUNE WAS 50% OF GROSS SALARY. TITLE, GROSS SALARY Airport Coordinator, 104.52 Assessor, 6,728.08 Assr Appraiser, 3,198.00 Assr Cartographer I, 4,116.67 Assr Chief Appraiser, 2,535.00 Assr Office Asst, 2,946.67 Assr Office Asst,[Read More…]
Cowboy poetry show in Craig Aug. 24
CRAIG | The International Western Music association of Colorado will be presenting a Cowboy Poetry show Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the Luttrell Barn Cultural Center, 411 Emerson St. in Craig. Tickets sold at the door are $15 for adults, children 10 and under free. For more information call 970-824-6761.
