MEEKER | Are you eligible to vote in tomorrow’s election? More than likely, at least when it comes to Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District’s board election. Per ERBM’s Designated Election Officer Cathy Kiser, “A huge percentage of our population in the District will be able to vote.”[Read More…]
Features
Sweet music …
Thirty-six very talented musicians representing the Colorado Children’s Chorale performed at the Rangely High School Auditorium this past Friday and then went on to record their music at the world famous ‘Tank’ on Saturday. A mix of music and dance, the performers danced with the crowd and even taught Rangely’s[Read More…]
Urish elected to state board
RANGELY | Rangely District Hospital (RDH) physician Abbie Urish has been elected to the state board for the Colorado Academy of Family Practice. Urish was inaugurated at Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs in April. The board is the largest lobbying agency in the state for family practitioners. “Getting elected[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
