National Newspaper Week Oct. 6-12 RBC | Freedom of the press, of speech, of religion, of assembly and to petition the government are woven, like stars in the flag, into the fabric of the First Amendment. The blood of patriots is the seed of the Republic. The founders and those[Read More…]
Features
Editor’s Column: Don’t ignore your mental health
Today (Thursday, Oct. 10) is World Mental Health Day 2019. This year’s focus is on suicide prevention. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15-34, and the fourth leading cause of death for ages 35-54. In 2016, the suicide rate for our veterans was 1.5 times higher[Read More…]
Rangely District Hospital board changes Q&A policy
RBC | The Rangely District Hospital Board of Directors met on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. Board members present were John Payne, Stephen Petersburg, Nathaniel Polley, and Jason Kurrasch. Prior to the question and answer section Payne announced the implementation of a new policy. The board will allow 3-5[Read More…]
Trustees open recycling proposals
MEEKER | Town of Meeker trustees opened two proposals for recycling at their Oct. 1 meeting, one from Eagle River Waste and one from Overton Recycling. Both proposals will remove recycling from the Third Street location to the respective locations of whichever entity is chosen. The Eagle River proposal would[Read More…]
Sen. Gardner visits Piceance Basin
RBC | U.S. Senator Cory Gardner made an appearance in remote western Colorado Monday afternoon for a tour of the natural soda plant and the Hunt Fire in the Piceance Basin. Time constraints prohibited Gardner from going all the way to the burn site, but he listened to BLM firefighters[Read More…]
Anniversary at Milk Creek site unites cultures
MEEKER | About 160 people attended the 140th anniversary of the Milk Creek Battle, including representatives of all four Ute tribes and ancestors of some of the Buffalo Soldiers. Battling intense winds, members of the Grant family—Jonas and Joy Grant Bullethead and their grandson, Jonah—clad in traditional regalia, spread some of[Read More…]
Find rocks, win prizes!
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Find a Herald Times painted rock during the month of October. They’re hidden all over Rio Blanco County! 2. Post a photo of your find to Facebook or Instagram, hashtag it #htrocks and tag us @heraldtimes1885 Not a social media fan? Bring[Read More…]
Meeker’s newest tiny home resort and RV park opens its gates this fall
MEEKER | Four Points Funding, a private real estate investment firm and Opportunity Zone Fund with offices in Steamboat Springs and Denver, announced today the future opening of Trail & Hitch RV Park and Tiny Home Hotel, Meeker. The former park, Wilderness Rendezvous, which has remained vacant for nearly a[Read More…]
Rangely School Board Candidate Q and A’s
RANGELY | Rangely School board has two seats open for four year terms. The election will be held this November. These are the candidates. – Sarah Nielsen What particular experiences or skills have prepared you to serve as a board member? I have worked my entire life in customer service.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: A lot of learning in a year
I don’t want to write this column this week, much like I didn’t want to write the column I wrote a year ago. It’s been one year since my oldest son, Ethan, died in a car accident. He was 25. Typing those words still seems surreal. The first anniversary of[Read More…]
2019 Fall Festival {PHOTOS}
High winds brought Mountain Valley Bank’s annual Fall Festival inside this year, but the location change didn’t diminish the fun in the slightest. The event raises money for local nonprofits. Download the free Zappar app and scan the code for more photos. Paige Jones Photos
Colorado had highest increase in teen suicides in U.S.
RBC | There is a silent killer preying on the young people of Colorado. With each life lost, at least six others are directly affected according to the American Association of Suicidology. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Although it is important to address the problem of suicide year-round,[Read More…]
