Snow may not be everyone’s favorite, but it’s great for keeping dust and allergens under control. The recent melt has led to pretty spectacular dust clouds cropping up on the streets of Meeker, reminiscent of the wild west. The street sweeper, a herald of spring, has started making the rounds.[Read More…]
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Paying it forward…
The Town of Meeker recently donated a 2007 Ford Expedition to the Palisade Fire Department, which plans to use the vehicle for quick response for their paramedic.
The birds are back…
The sweet song of baby birds gently woke us from our winter haze this week. Baby robins frolicking on the courthouse lawn and gobbling up dried fruit (left) seem to herald the possibility of warmer weather. It has indeed been lovely for several days, but this is the time of[Read More…]
Meet the candidates for Meeker’s board of trustees, mayor’s race
MEEKER | There are five people — three incumbents and two challengers — vying for three open seats on the Town of Meeker’s board of trustees, and two people — a former trustee and a former county attorney — running for mayor on the town’s April 7 ballot. The Herald[Read More…]
Happy Hounds!
There were fewer spectators at this year’s sled dog races, but the participants had a good time. KIM EKSTROM PHOTOS
Common sense is the best medicine for preventing coronavirus infection
UPDATED: MARCH 8, 2020 According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, there are eight “presumptive positive” cases of Covid-19 in the state of Colorado. There are still no reported cases in Rio Blanco County. Visit the RBC Public Health Coronavirus Update page for local information and guidelines.[Read More…]
Licensed to license…
Meeker Mayor Regas Halandras cut the official ribbon for the new driver’s license office at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse last Thursday, Feb. 20. The “pop-up” office served 49 county residents in eight hours, with Tim Webber of WRBM and former county commissioner Shawn Bolton (pictured) first in line for[Read More…]
Unofficial RBC presidential primary results
RBC | As of 8:30 p.m. on Super Tuesday, unofficial Rio Blanco County results from the first Colorado presidential primary in 20 years indicate incumbent Donald Trump the clear winner for the Republican party with 96.5% of the 1,630 votes cast. Votes are divided for Democratic party candidates, with Bernie[Read More…]
Sen. Bennet visits CNCC, focus on aviation programs
RBC I Senator Bennet’s staff reached out to Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) regarding a visit to their Rangely Campus location. This visit focused on CNCC’s Aviation Programs, to become more familiar with the programs offered, their potential for growth and expansion in addition to taking the time to speak[Read More…]
Whirling Disease resistant rainbow trout now a reality
RBC I Whirling Disease first impacted Colorado’s rainbow trout in the mid-1990s and eliminated many wild populations of this popular sport fish. The aquatic tragedy sparked a decades-long effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife research scientists to find a remedy and re-establish populations.
A FAMILY AFFAIR …
Nick Gianinetti placed in the top 10 in the semi-pro division at the last RMSHA race near Bear Lake, Idaho. His wife Andrea placed 12th in the amateur division, gaining some valuable experience. Their family is headed to Afton, Wyoming this weekend for the next chance to earn points in[Read More…]
Deadline for board nominations this Friday
RBC | As election season churns along at a national level, here in Rio Blanco County residents have a few days left to self-nominate for a smorgasbord of, well, boards. Elections are set for May 5, 2020. Local boards can directly affect the lives of residents in good and bad[Read More…]
Come say hi!
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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