Author: Special to the Herald Times

New nurse aides …

Pioneers Medical Center hosted six community members as part of their nurse aide class.  During the class students have 34 hours of instruction and another 48 hours of clinical practice as well as 22 hours in lab practice.  All who complete the class are then eligible to take the State[Read More…]

{OPED} Volunteers: Thank you all

MEEKER | Meeker’s July 4 myriad of activities reminded me of the astounding number of volunteers who make this holiday special. Just think of the veterans who marched with our nation’s flags, the creators and drivers of floats, musicians, the ever fun can-can dancers and that’s just a sample of[Read More…]

Days Gone By: July 18, 2019

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Just as the fight was about to commence on Monday Dr. Bruner (who was to act as surgeon) was called to Powell Park on a professional visit. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Purcell furnished the subject in the shape of a daughter. – An[Read More…]

Rangely trustees hear from public

RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) President Ron Granger told the Rangely Board of Trustees they are hoping for 150 attendees this Saturday at the seaplane Splash-In. CNCC will be dedicating the seaplane donated to the school’s aviation program. Everyone is invited to attend the event, which is held at Kenney[Read More…]

NEW BIZ …

Carolyn Plumb is the owner and broker of Elk Canyon Realty, located at her ranch just outside of Maybell, Colorado.  After achieving an extensive and very successful career in real estate, Plumb formed her own company as of Jan. 1, 2019.  She is experienced in all forms of real estate[Read More…]

Water Law in a Nutshell July 20

RANGELY | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are hosting a seminar on all aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied in Colorado with former attorney Aaron Clay at the Rangely Fire Protection District Training Center (2121 E. Main) on Saturday, July[Read More…]

Hwy. 13 Project Update

RBC | Travelers can expect single-lane, alternating travel from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday north of County Road 5 on Hwy. 13 as shoulder work, embankment work and fencing continues.