Author: Special to the Herald Times
Community Calendar: July 27, 2017
– National Night Out with a Movie Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m at Paintbrush Park and the Meeker High School auditorium. Join the Meeker Police Department and ERBM for a free barbecue and movie. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Free community pool party 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.[Read More…]
Perlmutter withdraws from governor’s race
RBC | Ed Perlmutter released the following statement regarding the gubernatorial campaign: “Over the last couple weeks, I’ve realized the demands of running for governor and of serving in Congress were going to take more from me than I can give. “The democratic primary field is crowded, and whether I[Read More…]
Plein Air 2017 …
Guest Editorial: Under the Dome: News from House District 57
By BOB RANKIN Special to the Herald Times RBC | Education Leadership Council: My big news this month is my participation with the lieutenant governor as co-chair of a reinvigorated ELC. We will appoint the members this month and start our work to build a vision for the future of[Read More…]
Honoring the Elders …
Letter: Resident wants rocks returned to Highland Cemetery, and he’s not the only one
Dear Editor: Prior to the removal of the large rocks around the flagpole and parking areas at Highland Cemetery there was no public comment or official approval for their removal by the Meeker Cemetery District board. After questions were raised by the public, the Meeker Cemetery District on July 6,[Read More…]
BLM to hold public hearing regarding use of motorized equipment for wild horse control
RBC | As part of the Administration’s commitment to make America great through shared conservation stewardship, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado is conducting a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles to monitor and manage wild horse populations from 5 to 6 p.m. July 28 at the[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: July 10-16, 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…]
Letter: Keep an open mind, but don’t be stupid
Dear Editor: With all due respect to you, I enjoyed reading your thoughts and opinion regarding “Keeping an Open Mind.” Well written column and thought provoking. My utmost respect still goes to my “Good Old Dad” (WWII-era) and his opinion: “To keep an open mind is a good idea! But,[Read More…]



