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Ribbon cutting for Eagle River Waste

By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and several Meeker residents were present at a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house last Friday for Eagle River Waste Services (ERWS), which included hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the trimmings. As reported in the[Read More…]

April 30, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Will algae study benefit Rangely?

RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council swore in three new trustees and Mayor Andy Shaffer, and unanimously appointed Andy Key as Mayor Pro Tem. Following extensive discussion, the new board agreed to table a contribution to the development of a new drone program at CNCC in order to assist with[Read More…]

April 29, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

County opts for new climbing rocks over water feature

RBC | Generations of kids have scrabbled up the giant rock on the courthouse lawn. In a few months the familiar boulder will be joined by three fiberglass cousins, ranging in size from 5 feet to 9 feet tall, designed specifically for climbing fun. Monday the board of county commissioners[Read More…]

April 29, 2018 by editor Comments are Disabled

Get to know your ERBM Board candidates

MEEKER | Ten candidates running for three open seats on Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board of directors have responded to questions about themselves, their reasons for running and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Their responses are printed in full below. Winning candidates will take the[Read More…]

April 27, 2018 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

CNCC aviation maintenance student receives dual honors

Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) freshman Mikayla Green grew up working on cars. Her father, an auto mechanic, encouraged her love of getting her hands dirty and figuring out how things work. While in high school, Green did well, but she really didn’t enjoy[Read More…]

April 26, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Should county officials be term-limited?

RBC | At a county commissioner meeting earlier this month Meeker resident Mike Sizemore encouraged the commissioners to consider placing the issue of local term limits on the fall ballot. His suggestion has prompted a county wide discussion about local term limits. Commissioners Shawn Bolton and Jeff Rector are both against[Read More…]

April 26, 2018 by Jennifer Hill 1 comment

New trustees sworn in and seated on Meeker board

MEEKER | Meeker’s trustees discussed the way a bid for a trail project—for which the Town of Meeker is investing $10,000—was handled by the recreation district board. “I would like to look at how they wrote their bid, just to use it as an example. I think it would help us[Read More…]

April 24, 2018 by editor Comments are Disabled

Meeker sixth-grader raises money for teacher undergoing cancer treatment

By TORY LASKER Special to the Herald Times RBC | Meeker sixth-grader Adriana Price helped raised $200 for Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey, who is currently undergoing radiation therapy. Price first came up with the community service idea during her sixth grade class “Genius Hour,” where the students brainstorm about[Read More…]

April 24, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Student safety subject of Rangely school board meeting

RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely School board heard from a parent concerned about student assaults. Before the public input board president Kurt Douglas reminded the audience that it was not a time for discussion. Aaron Peacock, parent of four, voiced concerns about student safety. He said that the schools have[Read More…]

April 22, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

ERBM approves trail construction project contract

MEEKER | “Am I not allowed to ask questions? Because if I’m not, I’m wasting my time and I want to know why.” Meeker resident Wiley Berthelson opened Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation & Park District’s April 17 meeting, seeking information on a recent bid award for the Trails Improvement[Read More…]

April 21, 2018 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

“911: What is your emergency?” County switches to new 911 information system

RBC | What’s your emergency? In the event of an emergency, how much personal information would you reveal to first responders? Behind banks of computer screens, 24 hours a day, dispatch operators are on standby for every conceivable emergency call. No one wants to call 911, but when there’s a[Read More…]

April 20, 2018 by editor 1 comment

Egg recall

RBC | More than 200 million eggs have been recalled after 22 reports of illnesses linked to salmonella poisoning. The eggs were distributed to stores and restaurants in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The FDA is advising consumers not to[Read More…]

April 19, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled