RBC | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board has awarded a $20,000 grant to Area 6 of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to document and manage the negative effects of excessive green algae (Cladophora) growth in the White River Basin. The grant was part of GOCO’s CPW Director’s Innovation Fund[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Protecting yourself on the internet: WiFi security
RBC | First things first… What does WiFi stand for? Well, no one really knows for sure. It does NOT stand for “Wireless Fidelity” as was reported in a news release back in the fall of 1997. Technically speaking, the term “WiFi” or “Wi-Fi” is a trademarked nickname for the[Read More…]
Historical fund workshop July 10
MEEKER | Create the future and honor the past with History Colorado. The History Colorado State Historical Fund wants to help you earn grant money for historic preservation and archaeology projects that matter to you and your community. Attend a free grant workshop at the Mountain Valley Bank meeting room[Read More…]
Letter: Some kind words
Dear Editor: First, I want to congratulate Ethel Starbuck for having a long and wonderful life and for having helped so many of us, so wisely, through our high school experience Secondly I want to congratulate editor Niki for being chosen Citizen of the Year! And lastly I want to[Read More…]
Host an exchange student
RBC | International Student Exchange (ISE), a non-profit organization, is looking for volunteer families to host international high school students in the coming academic year. Host families can expect to gain a new family member, experience a new culture, create lifelong friendships, and make a positive impact locally and globally.[Read More…]
Local conservation meeting July 9
RANGELY | The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Rio Blanco County and the Douglas Creek Conservation District cordially invites the public to attend their Fiscal Year 2019 Local Working Group (LWG) meeting July 9 from 7:30–9 p.m. at the Rangely Fire Training Facility, 2121 East Main, Rangely. The[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 21, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The Western Slope congress is “dead set” against parks and timber reserves in general. – Several members of the gun club were out practicing on clay pigeons during the past week. The boys say they’ll not allow Craig to walk away with the[Read More…]
Calling all past Range Call Queens
MEEKER | The reigning Range Call Royalty Court would like to invite you to join them in the parade this Fourth of July to celebrate their roots! Please contact Karolyn at 970-433-3250 or Leah at 970-948-4392. Please leave a message.
Car Seats Colorado provides tips for summer travel
RBC | After a nearly record-setting cold spring, warm weather is here, and families are packing up the car for summer road trips. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that only one in four children is properly secured when riding in a vehicle, putting the majority at[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: June 10-16, 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…]
Wrestlers attend summer camps in Paonia, Gunnison
MEEKER | Some believe summer wrestling makes winter champions and several Meeker athletes started working on their goals by attending two camps during their summer break. Eleven Cowboys attended a team tournament in Paonia this month. Seven of them wrestled 15-20 matches each in Gunnison last weekend. Bo Muxlow, Ty[Read More…]
Enter the 4th of July parade
MEEKER | Anyone can enter the parade—whether you are an individual, an organization, a business, or just have a message! Click here to print and fill out the 2019 July entry form and send it to the Chamber of Commerce by June 27. Entry is free! This year’s theme is[Read More…]
