MEEKER | The narrative around wearing a face mask has changed dramatically since the early days of COVID-19 — just weeks ago, in the U.S. It’s unclear whether the early guidance that masks weren’t recommended for the general populace was based on known shortages of personal protective equipment for medical[Read More…]
Meeker
‘Drive-through’ graduation discussed
MEEKER | Meeker High School has been named a 2020 Best High School by U.S. News & World Report, Superintendent Chris Selle told the Board of Education on Monday. “By earning a national ranking in the top 40%, Meeker High School achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School[Read More…]
Q&A with candidates for ERBM’s board of directors
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The HT asked 10 questions of the four individuals running for two seats on the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District. The election is May 5. If you have not requested and received an absentee ballot, voting will[Read More…]
Oil and gas associations raise $10K in donations for Food Bank of the Rockies
RBC | Members of both the Colorado Oil & Gas Association and West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association raised more than $10,000 for the Food Bank of the Rockies by way of small, individual donations this past month. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, the Colorado oil and natural gas[Read More…]
PMC announces hiring of Liz Sellers as CEO
MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors is excited to welcome Liz Sellers to the Pioneers team. “Liz has 20 years of executive level leadership in healthcare that will be a great asset to the PMC team,” said Kim Brown, President of the PMC Board of Directors. “Liz’s[Read More…]
White River Dental Hygiene’s Brennan featured in magazine
RBC | Dental hygienist Kari Brennan, owner of White River Dental Hygiene, has been featured in an industry magazine for her “innovative work” in Colorado. Here is the story she shared with RDH magazine. “I am a Colorado cowgirl, a mother of two — Hattie and Milo — and the[Read More…]
Premature boiler failure extends pool closure to May 25
MEEKER | The stay at home order officially lifts next week, April 27, but don’t expect to be jumping back into the pool until after Memorial Day. Somewhat surprisingly, this particular news is not COVID-related. In February, we reported on the failure of one of Meeker Recreation Center’s (MRC’s) pool[Read More…]
Tiger Queen …
A cataclysm of events have led Netflix’ Tiger King documentary to become the number one show on the streaming service. RBC local Dessa Watson, who runs The Funny Farm.ily YouTube channel and Facebook page, capitalized on the mania with some ‘tigers’ of her own, utilizing a few barnyard friends and[Read More…]
WREA sends capital credit checks
MEEKER | WREA members received an early delivery of capital credit checks in last week’s mail. WREA has previously combined and sent out the WREA distribution capital credits and the Tri-State G&T wholesale capital credits in one check in August but the WREA Board directed to accelerate this year’s distribution[Read More…]
WREA solar renewals due May 8
MEEKER | WREA Members with existing leases in White River Solar will receive lease renewals in the mail this week. This is the second year for White River Solar and the program details have not changed. The White River Solar program allows members to lease “blocks” of solar power for[Read More…]
Social distancing …
A bit different than usual this year, Meeker’s board of trustees and members of the public met in the parking lot of Town Hall Tuesday to swear in new mayor Kent Borchard and trustees Travis Day and Melissa Kindall (Wendy Gutierrez was also re-elected, but was not present.) Town staff[Read More…]
Linemen …
April 13 was Lineworker Appreciation Day. We’d like to thank our local linemen for the work they do to keep the power on, all year round. Caitlin Walker Photo