MEEKER | This reporter had the pleasure of meeting with three of Meeker’s acting teachers this past week. The experience inspired great pride in our small community and the people who have been working hard to build our school district into a place both kids and teachers can thrive. These[Read More…]
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Mustang Makeover trainers pick up horses April 29
MEEKER | The public is invited to watch the 2023 Meeker Mustang Makeover trainers select and pick their wild horse for the August competition on Saturday, April 29 in Meeker, Colorado. You will also have a chance to see mustang trainer Steve Mantle start two horses during clinics to show[Read More…]
Namaste Beaches studio grows roots on Main St.
MEEKER | You may know Lindsey Short from the time you visited the Orthopedic Clinic at Pioneers, or perhaps you have seen her on the sidelines of peewee, middle, or high school sports. In both arenas Lindsey works as a Certified Athletic Trainer, but wait! She is also a yoga[Read More…]
A closer look at our power poles with WREA
MEEKER | Dan Francis reached out to the Herald recently, inquiring if we could investigate what the wires hanging through his back alley were for. Indeed, with the help of White River Electric Association’s Manager of Operations Brett Berthelson, we did just that. Ever wondered which line is what on[Read More…]
Call on White River lifted
Colorado River District shares data at State of the River event RBC | The White River State of the River meeting was held on April 5 in Rangely, presented by the Colorado River District. The meeting was well attended by the public with every seat filled. Lindsay DeFrates, media specialist[Read More…]
RBC Historical Society to host traditional May Day celebration, fundraiser Sunday, April 30
MEEKER | Join the Rio Blanco County Historical Society for a traditional May Day event on Sunday, April 30 in the White River Museum courtyard beginning at 2 p.m. The celebration of May Day has roots that extend back to the 14th century in Ireland and Scotland, with a festival[Read More…]
Fire break still in the works
MEEKER | It’s been a little more than a year since the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requested public comment on a proposed wildfire mitigation project which would involve a planned fuels reduction treatment along the north and west portion of the town of Meeker. This action would create a[Read More…]
Long winter takes bite out of school utilities budget
MEEKER | High utility bills are taking a bite of out our budgets both personal and institutional. The Meeker School District reported nearly $33,000 in utility bills for February; approximately $17K was for natural gas and another $15K for electricity. Superintendent Chris Selle said he’s planning to review possible ways[Read More…]
Stakeholder committee seeks input on climate action
In October 2021, the Colorado Department of Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division reached out to Colorado residents from communities across the state looking for input on what is most important to communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Eight diverse applicants were selected from different regions of Colorado out[Read More…]
CAO shares data and performance numbers
MEEKER | Dr. Kevin Borchard continues to see high demand for his skilled surgical techniques and extensive fellowship training. Patients travel from all over the country to Meeker, Colorado, for his specialized orthopedic services. Because of this, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) continues to grow exponentially with[Read More…]
Plumb earns Realtor PSA certification
MEEKER | Alex Plumb with Alpine West Properties has earned the nationally recognized Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the PSA certification to REALTORS® as determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and a commitment[Read More…]
JUST BEACHY …
While the cattle here have endured a pretty brutal winter, there are beach cows in Los Barriles, Baja, Mexico, frolicking in the sun. | ADRIENNE WIX PHOTO
