RBC | Producers in Colorado who are interested in implementing conservation practices to improve natural resources on their private agricultural land have until Friday, Feb. 17, to submit applications for FY 2017 funding through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Eligible applications that are received[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
White River Rumble snowmobile race Feb. 4
MEEKER | The White River Snowmobile Club is hosting the second annual 70-mile cross country race on Feb. 4. There are also vintage and coed team divisions racing 33 miles. The club will be meeting each Monday, 6 p.m. at the Mexican House to prepare for the event. Racers, volunteers[Read More…]
Coloradans encouraged to test for radon in January
RBC | Winter is the perfect time to test your home for radon, according to Chrystine Kelley, radon program manager for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “Testing your home for radon is simple and works best when all your doors and windows are closed,” Kelley said. “That’s[Read More…]
Stockgrowers’ banquet Feb. 4
RBC | The annual Rio Blanco County Stockgrower’s banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment and dinner catered by Ma Famiglia beginning at 7 p.m. The banquet is open to the public. Tickets are[Read More…]
Chintala named to President’s List at CSC
MEEKER | Kaysyn Chintala of Meeker is one of 288 students named to the Chadron State College President’s list for the fall 2016 semester. The president’s list requires a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of coursework[Read More…]
Leopold Conservation Award applications now available
RBC | Applications are now being accepted for the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award® honoring agricultural landowners in Colorado who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management of natural resources. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the $10,000 award recognizes private landowner achievement in voluntary conservation. It is presented annually by[Read More…]
Obituary: Benjamin Michael Long
Benjamin Michael Long Aug. 21, 1961~Jan. 8, 2017 Benjamin Michael Long, 55, passed away of advanced liver disease on Jan. 8, 2017, at his home in Rangely. His great friends Ted and Phyllis Franklin and his dog Maggie were by his side. Mike was born Aug. 21, 1961, in Meeker,[Read More…]
Skills Challenge…
NOTICE: Workshop
Wednesday’s public meeting between the Town of Meeker and Rio Blanco County is a workshop session to discuss the Better City Plan. As such, it will not be conducted in an open forum format. Please save all questions and comments for the next regular Town of Meeker board meeting (http://www.townofmeeker.org/)[Read More…]
Letter: Grateful for care and support during time of loss and grief
Dear Editor: This is a very difficult time for all of us. We are saddened by the passing of Sally Carter Brown during Christmas Day. Your presence before, during and after the funeral services helped to lighten our burden. We were grateful to enjoy your company and hear your lovely[Read More…]
CNCC registration for spring classes open
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting mid-January through February are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new and break up dreary winter days! Jan. 26: Photography Workshop, 5-7 p.m. Always new techniques to learn about cameras and great pictures. Feb. 2: Basic[Read More…]
Obituary: Josephine Ann (Shively) Tucker
Josephine Ann (Shively) Tucker Dec. 10, 1937~Dec. 28, 2016 Josephine Ann (Shively) Tucker was born on Dec. 10, 1937, in Hayden, Colo., to Charles and Marguarette Shively. Jo grew up primarily in Craig and was graduated from Moffat County High School in 1956. She attended Colorado State College in Greeley,[Read More…]
