RBC | The White River National Forest has released a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) and draft Decision Notice (DN) for the Buford New Castle Project, located on the Rifle and Blanco Ranger Districts, in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties. “This decision represents a unique[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Update from Meeker VFW, Auxiliary and American Legion
By DAVID COLE and ROB BAUGHMAN Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | It has been a little over a year since we were able to move into our VFW building located across from the Mountain Valley Bank at 290 Fourth St. This was made possible through a substantial anonymous[Read More…]
WREA awards scholarships to outstanding seniors
MEEKER | White River Electric’s philanthropic commitment to its community is best highlighted by WREA’s annual scholarship program. Graduating high school seniors within the WREA service territory are eligible to apply for both renewable and one time scholarship awards. “Interviewing graduating seniors is the highlight of the board’s calendar,” says[Read More…]
Snowpack conditions still good; runoff expected to be above normal
RBC | While February brought substantially less precipitation to Colorado than the previous two months, snowpack and precipitation accumulations were near normal, leaving us with well above normal snow water equivalent (SWE) and water year precipitation amounts. As of March 1, statewide snowpack was at 139 percent of the 1981-2010[Read More…]
CNCC culinary classes available
MEEKER | Chef Karla will be teaching several culinary classes this spring. They are one or two session classes on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Spaces are limited so register early. March 30—Menu Planning For A Week (tips for busy families); April 6—Breakfast Surprises (for the most important meal of the[Read More…]
Obituary: C.F. (Bud) Harvey
C.F. (Bud) Harvey Feb. 19, 1931~March 9, 2017 Carroll Franklin (Bud) Harvey, passed away on March 9, 2017, in Meeker, Colo. Bud, a long time resident of Grand Junction, Colo., was born on Feb. 19, 1931, in Jonesboro, Ark., to Loyce and Alma Harvey. After a childhood spent in Arkansas[Read More…]
WREA begins hydro project on Miller Creek
MEEKER | WREA began construction on the WREA Miller Creek Ditch Hydroelectric Plant this week after two years of planning and preparation. The WREA Miller Creek Ditch Hydro Project will be located at mile marker 4 on Flag Creek, RBC Road 13. The plant will utilize water from the Miller[Read More…]
CNCC Foundation banquet March 25
RANGELY | The 13th annual CNCC Foundation fundraising banquet and auction will be held March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Colorado Room at CNCC in Rangely. Funds raised from the live and silent auctions will go toward scholarships for CNCC students at all CNCC campuses. Tickets for the prime[Read More…]
Weight and lifestyle management seminar
MEEKER | The Ideal You free weight and lifestyle management seminar at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 in the Hugus Bldg. seminar room. 970-824-0226 or 970-326-5269 for more information.
District’s staff recognized…
Knouffs make things look like something they aren’t
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | When most of us hear the term “artist,” we immediately think of someone who draws or paints pictures, but Tim and Sandra Knouff are definitely a different kind of artist. They are experts in the field of “decorative paint and[Read More…]
Letter: ‘Oversized’ local government may be hurting our economy
Dear Editor: By all reasonable standards, it’s more than unusual for a county like ours to collect (borrow) and spend tens of millions of tax dollars in the name of serving the people for such a small rural community as ours (around 8,000+ people). Compared to most counties throughout the[Read More…]
