RBC I White River Alliance members created a loud chainsaw concert as they got to work felling, girdling, and applying herbicide to the fast spreading and thirsty invasive Russian olive as they worked to clear these invasive trees from another property in Meeker starting behind the Vet Clinic. One of[Read More…]
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Candy donations needed for Wing parade
MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing is seeking donations of candy for the outdoor costume parade in the Wing courtyard on Oct. 30 from 2–3 p.m. Candy donations can be dropped off at the Wing between now and Oct. 30. Weather permitting, come and join us.
News Notes: Oct. 14
MACC art school MEEKER | Thursday Art School, hosted by the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, is back! Kids ages 5–14 can attend every other Thursday for fun projects and a snack! Art schools are scheduled for Oct. 14 and 28, and Nov 4 and 11 from 4–5:30 p.m. at[Read More…]
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Press release on hostile workplace investigation
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RBC I On July 13, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County authorized the county attorney’s office to contract with Employers Council to conduct an independent investigation into allegations made by six current or former employees of a hostile work[Read More…]
County Beat: Oct. 14, 2021
RBC I The following topics were covered at Tuesday’s commissioner meeting. PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 cases have surged in Rio Blanco County and surrounding areas, stretching healthcare services thin. Public Health departments are feeling the squeeze too, including in Rio Blanco County. RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey informed the board[Read More…]
91% of state ICU beds full
Special to the Herald Times RBC I The weekly COVID-19 update from the county was not available as of press time. The county’s website indicated 55 new cases and six hospitalizations in the last 14 days as of Wednesday, Oct. 13. There were 11 cases recorded in the two school[Read More…]
COVID Update: Oct. 7, 2021
RBC I Total Cases to Date: 921 Meeker Active: 19 Rangely Active: 17 Current Hospitalized RBC: 2 Total Hospitalized: 71 School District Meeker: 5 School District Rangely: 5 Deaths: 6 Approximate percentage of eligible population vaccinated with at least one dose: 43.6% The COVID-19 vaccine is available to the general[Read More…]
News Notes: Oct. 7, 2021
4-H happenings RBC | National 4-H Week is Oct. 3–8. Thank you to our leaders who volunteer their time and the members who dedicated themselves. You make our program great! The 4-H Open House for Meeker will be Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m., New Exhibit Hall, RBC Fairgrounds. Free popcorn and[Read More…]
Deer and elk hunters: keep an eye on your mailbox for chronic wasting disease mandatory testing letter
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has selected specific deer and elk hunts for mandatory chronic wasting disease testing in 2021 to inform how and where to fight the spread of CWD. Beginning in early October, CPW will be sending letters to Colorado rifle season hunters who have been selected[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Oct. 7, 2021
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • People who act without thinking generally think when others begin to act. • Another week of ideal fall weather. The Meeker Herald | 100 years ago • Keep sweet is no advice for a grapefruit. • There is every indication that Meeker[Read More…]
Q & A: board of education candidates
Special to the Herald Times RBC I The HT reached out to all the candidates running for both Meeker and Rangely School District boards via email last week. We asked the same questions of each candidate, including: How long have you lived in the school district and what is your[Read More…]
