Meeker Police Chief Bob Hervey said that heavy snow was the cause of a roof collapse on a mobile home in a small trailer court at 1260 Park St. in Meeker on Monday afternoon. Fortunately, no one was home at the time. Snow and a large portion of the roof[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Caution: Coyote activity increases in the winter
RBC I With recent media reports of pet conflicts in the Denver area, Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind state residents that coyote activity increases in winter, as coyotes pair up to breed.
Letter to the Editor: Fire chief explains plans to leave
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to those who are members of the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District and the residents of Meeker.
‘Jury’ finds student in mock ‘fatality’ guilty, gives 32 years
MEEKER I On Feb. 11, Meeker High School hosted a mock trial as a follow-up to the “Mock Triple Fatality Accident” that occurred Oct. 29 at Meeker High School.
Former Meeker woman has successful book signing, enjoys happy homecoming
MEEKER I On Saturday, about 45 people attended a book signing by former Meeker resident Diane Les Becquets for her latest novel “Breaking Wild” at Meeker Public Library. The event was sponsored by Les Becquets’ publisher (Berkley, Penguin Random House).
Obituary: Joseph Alan Morrison
Joseph Alan Morrison never forgot his Meeker roots. A proud descendant of a Western Colorado pioneer family, Alan, who always preferred his middle name, was born on Aug. 4, 1941, to Louise and Joe Morrison. He died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at the age of 74.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for helping out preschool, child care center
Dear Editor: The Herald Times printed an article written by Jennifer Hill about Rangely’s Giant Step Preschool and Child Care Center on Dec. 17, 2016. Giant Step Preschool is experiencing a financial struggle.
How do candidates get on the ballot for an election?
RBC I How does a voter in Colorado get involved in registering their grass roots vote for their political party’s candidate? First, they must be registered with whichever party their candidate is a part of, then they participate in the March 1 party caucuses.
Obituary: Larry Dean Petty
Larry Dean Petty, 57, was born Nov. 18, 1958, and he passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016.
Letter to the Editor: Letter to Meeker Streaker riders
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Meeker Streaker riders. It has been a tough winter and the snow is piling up. As we try to deal with the above-normal snowfall, the Streaker Team would like to mention a few items relative to traveling with the Meeker Streaker.
Bennet amendment to aid bow hunters
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has introduced an amendment to provide bow hunters with access to some of the country’s prime hunting lands. The measure would allow bow hunters with sheathed archery equipment to cross national park lands along established trails or corridors to access adjacent hunting lands.
Weather raises concerns for wildlife survival in state
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers in the state’s Northwest Region say the most recent blast of snow and frigid temperatures has created conditions similar to some of the most extreme winters in the state during the past 35 years.
