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Hope blooms

Crocuses are beginning to appear. Hope blooms. Photo courtesy of Pat Daggett

March 19, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

The Great Big List: Cancellations, changes, assistance, updates and where to order take-out

Most recent update 2:03 p.m. Thursday, March 24. BREAKING: Colorado is now under a stay at home order. Please check here for updated instructions on what businesses will be closed or open until at least April 11, and what you can and cannot do while this order is in place.[Read More…]

March 19, 2020 by Caitlin Walker 1 comment

MHS drama provides much needed comic relief with ‘Brothers Grimm’

[smugmug-slideshow domain=”https://rioblancoheraldtimes.smugmug.com/Brothers-Grimm-Spectaculathon/” key=”mtRhF2″ randomize=”true” navigation=”true” playbutton=”true” speed=”3″ /] By BECCA STEERMAN | Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker High School put on a production of “The Brothers Grimm” on March 11 and 12. The play was a fast-paced show about the fairy tales written by the Grimm[Read More…]

March 18, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely School District extending spring break due to coronavirus, expected start date April 6

RANGELY | Rangely School District has announced an extended closure due to COVID-19. New expected start date is April 6. “A lot of thought went into this decision, including recommendations/mandates coming down from the state and federal governments, as well as some pretty solid research, and modeling from experts who[Read More…]

March 17, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Breaking: Dine-in seating at restaurants, bars and gyms ordered to close

MEEKER | Governor Jared Polis has ordered closure of dine-in services at all Colorado restaurants, as well as bars, gyms, theaters and casinos. Restaurants can continue to prepare meals for delivery or take-out. The order is effective immediately through the next 30 days and may be renewed. All Department of[Read More…]

March 16, 2020 by Niki Turner 1 comment

White House issues new, more restrictive coronavirus recommendations

RBC | In a press conference Monday from the White House, the president, and his coronavirus task force, announced new recommendations for all states with evidence of community transmission (which includes Colorado) to follow over the next 15 days in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Those[Read More…]

March 16, 2020 by Herald Times Staff 1 comment

History Day competitors heading to state

MEEKER | Last week 14 Barone Middle School eighth-graders and three Meeker High School students traveled to Grand Junction to participate in the annual Regional History Day competition. “Each student has been working hard on creating their project for this year’s theme, ‘Breaking Barriers’,” said BMS history teacher Kris Casey.[Read More…]

March 15, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Democratic process …

Rio Blanco County Republicans caucused last Saturday in multiple locations around the county where party members chose delegates for the upcoming county assembly. Caucus attendees had an opportunity to hear from the candidates running for Si Woodruff’s county commissioner seat: Mona Avey, Ty Gates, Scott Nielsen and Kai Turner. Members[Read More…]

March 13, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

START ‘EM EARLY …

Seven-month-old Tucker Rust, son of Tyler and Kehaulani Rust, went on his very first fishing expedition last weekend in the White River. Although the family lives in Rifle, they spend most weekends in Meeker on the White River, where the fishing last weekend “was great, as usual.” Courtesy Photos

March 12, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Local hospitals implement visitation restrictions, procedures to protect against COVID-19

UPDATE MARCH 16, 2020: Pioneers Medical Center has been closed to ALL VISITORS. RBC | In response to the coronavirus threat, both Rio Blanco County hospitals have implemented visitor restrictions as a precautionary measure to protect vulnerable patients and the elderly population, as well as healthcare providers and staff. According[Read More…]

March 12, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Woolgrowers urged to speak up about wolf reintroduction, but in the right way

RBC | “We better join arms,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Manager JT Romantzke said. “We’re in the middle of a war right now.” Those in attendance for the annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers’ Association weren’t surprised by Romantzke’s words.

March 12, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

9Health postpones spring health fairs, including Meeker’s

RBC | 9Health has postponed the spring 9Health Fairs amid the growing public interest in COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. The spring 9Health Fairs, hosted in late March through early May across Colorado, will be postponed to a later date in 2020. “We are moving swiftly and thoughtfully to[Read More…]

March 12, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled