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Fennessy new county judge

By NIKI TURNER |[email protected] RBC | Meeker attorney Joe Fennessy has a new role in our local courtroom, that of county judge. He replaces longtime Judge Laurie Noble, who retired in July 2020 after 28 years in Rio Blanco County courts. The HT sent a list of questions to Fennessy[Read More…]

August 22, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Close call…

Meeker resident Bob Tobin noticed smoke as he was pulling into his driveway near the top of Seventh Street Friday, Aug. 14. “I thought, ‘well, that can’t be good,’ and ran up to check it out. I was the first one on scene at the fire,” he said. He called[Read More…]

August 22, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Rally Town, USA …

August 22, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lucero wins grand champ

RBC | Corbin Lucero has been participating in 4-H since he was 5-years-old, starting as a “Cloverbud.” He has been showing livestock since he was 8, but this year marks his first time winning grand champion for beef in Rio Blanco County. “I was speechless, it was amazing. It was[Read More…]

August 15, 2020 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

High temps and low humidity cause numerous problems for water users, recreation and fish

RBC | Officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife are working to address a number of water and recreation issues across the northwest part of the state. As high temperatures and low humidity have fueled wildfires in the region, they are also causing significant issues for water users, water recreation, and[Read More…]

August 14, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cemetery soak…

During the Circle Park Pond project construction the cemetery water pump was shut off for two days (so the grass was not getting watered). Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue saved the lawn and soaked the cemetery. Community cooperation creates good results for all!—VANESSA TROUT COURTESY PHOTO

August 14, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Fire at top of 7th Street in Meeker: UPDATED

UPDATE as of 4:04 p.m.: According to authorities, the fire has been contained and mop-up is underway. Crews are responding to a fire at the top of 7th St. near the water tower in Meeker. Flames are visible for several blocks, and there are reports power lines are in danger.[Read More…]

August 14, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Smoke gets in your eyes…

A huge smoke cloud has blanketed Rio Blanco County this week, triggering multiple air quality alerts. Above, smoke hovers over downtown Meeker. According to the CDC, inhaling wildfire smoke can trigger coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, stinging eyes, runny nose, irritated sinuses, tiredness and a rapid heartbeat. Recommendations[Read More…]

August 14, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Rally Colorado returns to Rangely

RANGELY | After months of planning and reworking the operations of the event, Rally Colorado Organizers and America Rally Association are geared up and ready for the August 15-16 event. Rally Colorado will feature Rally Cars tackling over 130 stage miles of twisting dirt roads divided into 14 stages. This[Read More…]

August 14, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Skull Creek may be site of new open pit mine

DINOSAUR | Homeowners in a rugged and remote part of northwest Colorado will have to wait until September to find out if a proposed open pit mine is coming to their neighborhood. The Skull Creek “subdivision” — east of Dinosaur and slightly west of Massadona, about 17 miles from the[Read More…]

August 6, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

The Sounds of Meeker Part 3: The Bell Tower

MEEKER | When I am working in the yard, I love hearing the sounds of bells playing hymns that I often recognize and to which I can sing along. It is a lovely serenade that is comforting and joyous. But how did it work, I wondered? How is the music[Read More…]

August 6, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

No deal on bridge use for pond project

MEEKER | Diana Jones and Janelle Urista, representing Skijor, came to Meeker’s town board of trustees Tuesday to express gratitude for the “seed money” the town gave to the first skijor event. “We haven’t had the opportunity to come in and give our appreciation for your support,” Jones said. The[Read More…]

August 6, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled