The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s (CDLE) Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) has published as final the revised Agricultural Overtime Rules. The rules reflect extensive input from hundreds of Colorado workers and employers from statewide listening sessions, public meetings, and written comments. The rules are part of[Read More…]
County
Lukens announces run for House District 26 seat
Meghan Lukens of Steamboat Springs has announced her run for the State House of Representatives in the new House District 26. As currently proposed by the Independent Redistricting Commission, House District 26 would include the counties of Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco and part of Eagle. House District 26 is currently[Read More…]
Nat’l Forest winter travel season
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…]
Micro loans now available for local ag
The Community Agriculture Alliance (CAA) is pleased to announce another round of funding for the Micro Loan Program, focused on providing low interest, short term micro loans for local agriculture producers. The program is funded by generous donors who truly believe in investing in agriculture. A committee of CAA board[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: December 2, 2021
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • The man who uses words to dodge ideas does not last long in this age and generation. • The world is always hungry for ideas, either wise or grotesque. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • Another week of mixed weather — sunshine,[Read More…]
Obituary: Cynthia Louise Long Pearce
Sept. 16, 1953 ~ Nov. 20, 2021 Your Hug Meant the World No one else held us so tight Or made us feel better, and oh, so all right No one’s eyes shined and sparkled so bright No one’s heart radiated as much love As our Mom, who is now[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Looking back, looking ahead
By Dr. lisa jones CNCC President A few short months ago, I crafted my first CNCC Corner message as the College’s incoming President. Since then, we have welcomed the incoming class of 2023, shared experiences with longtime friends, and made some new friends. We have implemented plans to improve academic[Read More…]
Colorado Gives Day Dec. 7
WHAT IS COLORADO GIVES DAY? Community First Foundation and FirstBank will present the 2021 Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. There will be 3,150 Colorado charities participating in this online giving day, including the Meeker Education Foundation (MEF), Rio Blanco County Historical Society, Casa of the Ninth, CNCC,[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: 2022 budget nearing final approval
Governmental budgets are really confusing to most people, including us. With many numbers based on estimates, and constantly shifting allocations from one fund to another, last minute cuts and additions, reallocations, etc., some numbers listed here may not be totally up to date, though they’re likely to all be pretty[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: December 2, 2021
Take the survey about moving county fair MEEKER | You may be aware that the RBC Fairboard is exploring the possibility of moving the County Fair dates one week earlier. The earlier dates will help to accommodate CHSAA sports practices which are starting earlier in the season. The Fairboard is[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: November 25, 2021
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • After several days spent in the western end of the county and ont he border, State Game Warden Land, Sheriff Wilber and Deputies Smith, Withington and Rich have succeeded in ridding the state of hide-hunting Utes. • Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and the[Read More…]
CPW to host meeting on moose and wolves Dec. 10
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hosting a two-hour public meeting in Walden on Dec. 10 to discuss the continuation of a study on moose that will have a new focus on understanding the coexistence with wolves in North Park. In addition to research updates and plans, experts will be available[Read More…]
