Special to the Herald Times RBC I Total Cases to Date: 895 Meeker Active: 17 Rangely Active: 18 Current Hospitalized RBC: 1 Total Hospitalized: 69 School District Meeker: 2 School District Rangely: 4 Deaths: 6 The COVID-19 vaccine is available to the general public (ages 12+) in Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
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County Beat: High participation numbers for senior nutrition program continue
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] RBC I During work sessions Tuesday, RBC Commissioners Ty Gates and Gary Moyer heard updates from various county departments. Commissioner Jeff Rector was not in attendance. IT DEPARTMENT IT Director Trevor Nielsen said upgrades to secondary broadband towers are ongoing, with plans to have work completed[Read More…]
News Briefs: Sept. 30, 2021
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 Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and 28, and Nov 4 and 11 from 4–5:30[Read More…]
Colorado SOS, County Clerks Assn. respond to election integrity concerns
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RBC I On Thursday, Sept. 23, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed an opening brief in the lawsuit to remove Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters as the Designated Election Official (DEO). In the brief, the Secretary of State outlined how[Read More…]
2021 Rio Blanco County Fair Results: Part 2
Special to the Herald Times RBC I The 2021 County Fair Indoor Entries were incredibly diverse and exceptional in quality at this year’s Centennial Fair Celebration. Our indoor projects have evolved over the last 100 years to include a number of interesting projects that demonstrate the amazing talent of our[Read More…]
Centennial Gems awarded to top indoor exhibitors
Special to the Herald Times RBC I Gem paperweight awards were presented to 11 indoor exhibitors this year in celebration of the Rio Blanco County Fair’s centennial. One gem was awarded in each of the following departments: horticulture, flowers, sewing, quilting, pantry stores, baking, misc. and farm products, hobbies, art,[Read More…]
Days Gone By ~ Sept. 30, 2021
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago • The political millennium will be here when men quit regarding all politicians of their own party as statesmen and all those of the opposition as demagogues. • Contractor Rourke fired the largest brick kiln ever burned in this town on Wednesday evening.[Read More…]
Fire prevention week Oct. 3–9; learn the sounds of fire safety
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RBC I The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for 99 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-9. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works[Read More…]
Possible plans for Town Hall third floor
MEEKER I With Mayor pro tem Travis Day at the helm, the Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21. Chris Lockwood requested a “five minute tour” of the third floor of town hall. The board discussed the possibility of the Meeker Chamber moving its offices to[Read More…]
2022 Radon Video and Poster Contest now open
RBC I The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment invites students to participate in the 2022 National Radon Video and Poster contests. Students have the opportunity to creatively educate people about indoor radon risks, win cash prizes, and have their artwork and videos distributed across the state or country.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 23
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Asparagus is the oldest known plant that has been used as food. • If everybody who talks in favor of cooperation would put it into effect to the extent of their power a difference would soon be apparent. • A serious accident happened[Read More…]
