RBC | You might not be thinking of snow, but the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is. As they do each fall, CDOT is looking to hire both permanent and seasonal full-time and part-time snowplow drivers and road maintenance workers across the state of Colorado. Hiring has already begun with[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 11-24, 2017
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…]
Meeker alumni claim another livestock judging championship
MEEKER | The South Plains College Livestock Judging team in Levelland, Texas, recently claimed another championship banner. The team competed in the annual Tri-State Fair competition Sept. 16 in Amarillo and SPC garnered the championship banners in the overall competition. Additionally, SPC garnered championships in the beef cattle, swine, sheep/goat[Read More…]
Free concert at the Tank Oct. 7
RANGELY | Come to the TANK Center for Sonic Arts at 233 CR 46 in Rangely on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8-10 p.m. for a free concert with The Yes &, music by Anne Lanzilotti (viola, voice) and Gahlord Dewald (modular synth) as they celebrate the release of their debut[Read More…]
Zinke signs order to support sportsmen and enhance wildlife conservation
RBC | U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed Secretarial Order 3356, which will support and expand hunting and fishing, enhance conservation stewardship, improve wildlife management, and increase outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. Secretarial Order 3356 is an extension of Secretarial Order 3347, issued on Zinke’s first day,[Read More…]
Letter: Parade marshals say thanks
Dear Editor: Thank you to Meeker High School, Student Council, students and staff for having us high school custodians as grand marshals for Homecoming festivities. Brent Rowles Russell McClain Vicktor Saeñz
Spartan cowgirls ranked No. 2 in the region
RANGELY | Three rodeos are in the books, with two to go this fall. The CNCC Spartans competed well this weekend in Price, Utah, for the Utah State University Eastern Collegiate Rodeo, said CNCC head rodeo coach Jed Moore. The CNCC men’s team broke through in the timed events, earning[Read More…]
Colorado one of 21 states ‘impacted’ by Russian hackers before election
RBC | Colorado has been listed as one of 21 states “impacted” by “Russian activity” prior to the 2016 election, according to a news release from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. The Department of Homeland Security notified 21 states Sept. 22 that their election systems had been “targeted” by[Read More…]
Walbridge Wing craft sale Oct. 6
MEEKER | The annual Walbridge Wing Craft Sale will be Friday, Oct. 6 in the Pioneers Medical Center Lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get quality crafts at reasonable prices: aprons, tea towels, hats and scarves, dishcloths and potholders, Christmas gifts and more. All proceeds go to the Walbridge[Read More…]
Topsy turvy …
Meeker runners earn PRs
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Fruita Monument High School hosted their Anna Banana Memorial Invitational on Saturday, and Meeker was in attendance. The location and course were different this year, just southwest of Fruita, at the Snooks Bottom Open Space. The varsity boys started the day, and Matthew[Read More…]
Letter: Do you know a woman who worked on the home front during WWII?
Dear Editor: The American Rosie the Riveter Association, an organization of women who worked to support the war effort during WWII, will have their annual convention in New Orleans in June 2018. When plans are finalized, details will be posted on our website www.rosietheriveter.net and through the media. American Rosie[Read More…]
