Author: Special to the Herald Times
Obituary: Tom Farris
Tom Farris, the devoted husband of Lori Farris, peacefully entered heaven’s glory on Friday, June 17, 2016, while surrounded by loving family and friends.
Safe oil and gas nothing to complain about; fracking no contaminant
RBC I Geologists at the University of Cincinnati just wrapped up a three-year investigation of hydraulic fracturing and its impact on local water supplies. The result? There’s no evidence—zero, zilch, nada—that fracking contaminates drinking water. Researchers hoped to keep these findings secret.
One week until end of Plein Air art
MEEKER I The Plein Air Meeker 2016 art competition has returned this year, and the competition paint-out is now underway through June 30.
Events planned at The TANK
RANGELY I Several events are on schedule for this weekend involving The TANK, starting today with an open house from 7 to 9 p.m.
Deadline for WREA photo contest nears
RBC I Attention photographers, the White River Electric Association is wrapping up its annual photo contest.
Dirt bike racing makes Meeker debut
MEEKER I Dirt bike racing will make its Meeker debut on Saturday with “Meeker Moto Mayhem” at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
Dinosaur road to see major fix-up
RBC I A $5.6 million construction project to improve the road to Deerlodge Park within Dinosaur National Monument will begin June 23.
Free fishing, movie Friday
MEEKER I Friday will be Youth Fishing Day in Meeker followed by Movie Under the Stars, all free and all held at Meeker’s Circle Park, across the bridge from Meeker Town Park.
Letter to the Editor: We should choose a plant-based diet
Dear Editor: Have you ever stopped and wondered why society deems it proper to kill and eat a pig, but abusing a dog or cat is considered animal cruelty? Or why we wear leather, the skin of an animal, but think wearing fur is cruel? This is, unfortunately, the very[Read More…]
Recognition…
WREA holds photo contest
MEEKER I Attention photographers, the White River Electric Association is beginning its annual photo contest. This is a chance to showcase your photography on the cover of the 71st annual meeting report and poster.
