The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago All men are more or less alike; the only difference is that occasionally one has a conscience. The ancestors of society’s insolvent blue-bloods stole cattle, butchered men, and bought titles for themselves, while our millionaires rob men, butcher cattle and buy titles for[Read More…]
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White River National Forest winter travel season underway
The White River National Forest winter travel season is underway. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White River National Forest[Read More…]
AVALANCHE DANGER
Monday’s storm dropped up to 20 inches of snow in the mountains, prompting an avalanche warning for the Park Range, Flat Top Mountains and Elk Mountains. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, observers have already reported avalanches triggered from a distance and[Read More…]
Prevent holiday decoration fires this season
This holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. Most home fires involving candles happen in December, when one in five home decoration fires also occur “As more of us light candles to celebrate the holidays, we want to[Read More…]
VA Western Colorado to host COVID booster clinic
RBC | VA Western Colorado Health Care System is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 booster vaccine clinic to all eligible veterans on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at our main campus located at 2121 North Ave. in Grand Junction, Colorado. Given the fast spread of the Omicron[Read More…]
Call on the river goes into effect today
A call on the White River goes into effect today (Dec 1, 2022) following a decision by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) board of directors last month to request administration of the river. As reported in the Nov. 17 edition of the HT, Colorado’s Division of Water Resources[Read More…]
The economic driver in the forest next door
A new report indicates that the White River National Forest directly and indirectly generates 22,230 jobs and produces a $1.59-billion contribution to the economy of central Colorado. The U.S. Forest Service recently released a report looking at the economic contributions of about 70 national forests and grasslands around the West.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Dec 1, 2022
Upstairs Gallery open house postponed MEEKER | The Upstairs Gallery Christmas Open House will be postponed until Dec. 9 and 10 due to Illness. Meeker Holiday Market this weekend. MEEKER | The Meeker Classic is sponsoring a holiday craft and trade bazaar this weekend at the 4-H Community Building.There will[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOV. 21 ~ 27, 2022
ARRESTS62 yr. old male arrested on a failure to appear warrant on 11-21-22 by Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office 39 yr. old male arrested on domestic violence and assault on 11-21-22 Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office 39 yr. old male arrested on harassment and child abuse on 11-21-22 by Rangely PD 25 yr. old female[Read More…]
Chevron donates $30K to county
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Nov. 22, 2022, in Rangely for their meeting and work sessions. During the meeting, they were presented with a donation check from Chevron in the amount of $30,000 to support the county’s ability to improve radio communications in the event of an[Read More…]
DORA seeking members to serve on professional regulatory boards
The Division of Professions and Occupations, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), is seeking members of the public at large to serve on our professional regulatory boards. The Division regulates more than 50 professions, occupations and entities in Colorado, ranging from numerous healthcare professions to a varied group[Read More…]
Colorado Gives Day
On December 6, 2022, Community First Foundation and FirstBank will be presenting the 2022 Colorado Gives Day. Colorado Gives Day is a tradition started in 2010 in which Coloradans can donate to support statewide nonprofits. This year, people can donate money to support over 3,200 nonprofits, including local charities such[Read More…]
