Dear Editor: I had prepared the following biographical information for Monday night’s candidate forum at Meeker High School. It was never requested, so I thought I should share it with you here. A Colorado native, I grew up and graduated high school in Jefferson County west of Denver. I then[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Public meeting on hospital’s future
RANGELY | There will be a public meeting of the Rangely Hospital District board Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. The board will hear an outside review of financial operations of the district, and what the current situation could mean for the future of the hospital district. Members of the public[Read More…]
Collaboration improves flow of information
RBC | A special thank you this week to all the staff at the Rio Blanco Herald Times, but especially Niki Turner. I write an “occasional” column in the newspaper. It started out as a crazy idea I had in order to bring “public” back to public health. To get health[Read More…]
Oct./Nov. Community Ed Classes
MEEKER | Oct. 23-Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30: Microsoft Excel—learn spreadsheets, construct graphs and formulas. Nov. 1, 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m.: Food Safety Works Training for three-year certification in a hands-on environment for Food Service Workers. Nov. 12 and 19–6:30-8:30 p.m: True Colors: Personality Analysis—Helps learn temperament/personality to improve cooperation, and[Read More…]
Obituary: Diane Dunbar McKee
Diane Dunbar McKee Dec. 2, 1943 ~ Oct. 9, 2018 Diane Dunbar McKee, died on Oct. 9, 2018, at the age of 74. Diane was born on Dec. 2, 1943, in Glenwood Springs, Colo., to Kenneth Glenn and Lucille Zook Dunbar. She was raised in Meeker, Colo., with her older[Read More…]
Vaping: Long-term effects, dangers unknown
MEEKER | “Smoking for the 21st century” is one way to describe vaping. Within the last two years things seem to be spiraling out of control. It seems that kids and parents don’t fully understand the consequences that come with vaping. Vaping is the act of inhaling a vaporized liquid from[Read More…]
RBC Search and Rescue kept busy during first rifle season
RBC | The first rifle season in Rio Blanco County had numerous Back Country Rescue and Search and Rescue deployments. Friday, Oct. 12—A 61-year-old male from Tennesse was bucked off a horse and suffered a possible left hip fracture in the Jensen Wildlife area around Mile Marker 55, Hwy. 13. Meeker[Read More…]
Magical Night at Hogwarts Oct. 27
MEEKER | Oct. 27 is the second annual A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker 4-H fund raiser held at the RBC Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. This event is open to the public. 4-H clubs host booths to raise money for their clubs in a Halloween carnival-like setting with food,[Read More…]
Tools available for voters this election season
RBC | As Coloradans receive their ballots this week, Secretary of State Wayne Williams wants to remind them of tools available this election season. Voters are able to register to vote online at www.GoVoteColorado.com. The site also offers the ability to update your information, change party affiliation, check ballot status and[Read More…]
Annual watershed meeting Oct. 24
RANGELY | The annual White, Yampa and North Platte Watershed meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rangely Fire training facility at 2121 East Main St. in Rangely, Colo. There will be a special presentation on the Colorado Drought Contingency Plan by Alden Vanden Brink,[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Oct. 23
RANGELY | The Community Networking Meeting is fast approaching. Please join us on Oct. 23 from 12-1:30 p.m. Presenting will be the Town of Rangely on their current projects as well as their next steps. If you plan to attending please RSVP to Keely Winger at 970-675-3219 no later than Friday,[Read More…]
Nieslanik supports 4A
Dear Editor: What makes Meeker so special? I’d bet many people would answer by saying: “the community.” Meeker’s community is our greatest asset because we know each other, we help each other, and we give back. Whether it’s running into friends at the grocery store, pitching in to help a[Read More…]
