RBC | In an effort to address hunger in Rio Blanco County, the Western Colorado Community Foundation has announced funding for projects that increase access to healthy, local foods and improve food security for vulnerable populations. The Community Food and Hunger Relief grant opportunity will begin accepting applications on June 15[Read More…]
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Meeker students learn conservation science in Costa Rica
By DR. BOB DORSETT Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Imagine working with creatures that survived the dinosaurs and helping to capture butterflies unknown to science. That was the experience of 14 Meeker students who participated in the Ecology Project International (EPI) Costa Rica Sea Turtle Program June 1–10 this[Read More…]
Guest Column: Social determinants of health in small towns
By Julie Drake RBC Director of Public Health RBC | Every time I turn around I am reading and hearing about Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). It is the latest research buzzword, emphasis for funders and focus for reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes. SDoH is the theory that brings into[Read More…]
RBC Weekly Call Review: June 11-17, 2018
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…]
GOCO awards $20,000 grant for Circle Park fishing pond project
MEEKER | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded a $20,000 grant on Thursday to Area 6 of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to transform a portion of the Meeker Power Ditch into a new fishing pond at Circle Park. The grant is part of GOCO’s CPW Director’s Innovation Fund (DIF),[Read More…]
Collins receives 4-H scholarship
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce that Macy Collins is the recipient of the foundation’s 2018 scholarship in the amount of $2,000. The scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of leadership in the 4-H program, academic achievement, community involvement and educational goals. Collins will[Read More…]
CPW invites public to CWD meetings
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Chronic wasting disease in Colorado will be the topic of discussion during two public opportunities with CPW’s Chronic Wasting Disease Advisory Group. The first in Meeker followed by a second meeting in Craig. The advisory group—comprised of CPW managers, CPW commissioners and a variety[Read More…]
Enter the Fourth of July parade
MEEKER | Anyone can enter the parade, whether you are an individual, an organization, a business or just have a message. Stop by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or visit meekerchamber.com to get an entry form and return it to the Chamber by June 28.
WREA Member Survey underway
MEEKER | Listening to the membership is a daily priority for White River Electric Association but every two years it conducts a telephone and online survey to get specific feedback on everything from customer service to renewable energy and reliability. About 300 members will be randomly selected and contacted to[Read More…]
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Day to train Zambians to drill water wells
By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | “Water, water everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” So goes the old saying that comes from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” in which the speaker, a sailor on a stranded ship, is surrounded by salt water he can’t drink.[Read More…]
Letter: Nay family says thanks
Dear Editor: Thank you to friends, family and The Church at Meeker and other churches who came along side and supported us through their love, financial help, food, acts of service and words of encouragement. We would also like to say a big thank you to the doctors, nurses and[Read More…]
