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FULL BOWLS
Meeker High School students have once again proven they have big ideas. In a continuation of last year’s Empty Bowls success, sophomores Gracie Cravens and Kayla Scott spearheaded this years event taking place on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. The goal was to raise $2,000 to donate to the Pioneers Medical[Read More…]
From Midnight Madness to Campus Cleanup: CNCC Students Serve
RBC | At Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), the educational experience extends well beyond the classroom walls. From recent experiences with environmental sciences and dental hygiene’s work with New Horizons — the possibilities reach as far as the heart’s desire and the mind’s imagination. Inspiring stories of selfless service and[Read More…]
Protect yourself: avoid falling prey to scammers
RBC | “This seems like a very precise in-and-out sort of operation” professional ethical hacker Kyle Suero told the HT when asked about the wire transfer fraud reported by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District and County last month. Suero has a breadth of technical experience that includes system administration,[Read More…]
COWBOY UP
The Meeker High School Class of 2020 established the “Cowboy Up” award to honor a community member, past or present, who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to Meeker High School. Each year the graduating class votes to select an inductee. The Class of 2022 chose former coach Debbie Cook. Cook[Read More…]
Grand Opening: Home.Made.
Carson Cook, daughter of Home.Made. proprietors Katelin and Deloy Cook, had the honor of cutting the grand opening ribbon for the family’s new store on Main Street. Joining the Cooks for the celebration were friends and family and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. BOB O’BRIEN PHOTO
Special districts, part 6: Yellow Jacket
BY LUCAS TURNER [email protected] This is part 6 of a series exploring Rio Blanco County’s special districts, how they are funded, and their transparency practices. Read part 1: The ins and outs of special tax districts Part 2: Explainer: how special districts work Part 3: Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM[Read More…]
SNOWPOCALYPSE SLED DERBY 2023
On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Adventure Awaits 4-H Community Club hosted the 3rd Annual Cardboard Sled Derby. Winners: Most Creative Toboggan Overall: Brylar and Chris Collins with their Swan, Honorable Mention: Waylyn Tuck with his Tank Division 1 Fastest Cardboard Sled, Ages 6 and Under: Parker Klein Division 2 Fastest[Read More…]
CPW hears feedback on wolves at meeting
Colorado Parks and Wildlife held another meeting to collect public feedback on the Draft Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan in Rifle on Tuesday, Feb. 7. A recording of the meeting can be viewed on CPW’s YouTube channel here. Multiple members of the public were present to provide comment, including[Read More…]
CPW concludes investigation on Meeker-area calf depredations
RBC | A Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation that began on U.S. Forest Service land near Meeker in October 2022 has concluded. CPW investigators could not determine the exact cause of death for a few calves with hide damage and trauma consistent with a canine attack. Discovery of a pack[Read More…]
Opinions sought on design draft for Circle Park Phase II project
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker’s Circle Park property has been identified in numerous public outreach efforts as a resounding priority for improvement over the past 10-plus years, including an expressed desire for enhanced access to — and utilization of — the in-town White River corridor.[Read More…]
Community Happenings: February 2, 2023
Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Wolf plan meeting Feb. 4 MEEKER | Livestock producers and other stakeholders concerned about the current[Read More…]
