A note on last week’s meeting: The HT has submitted Colorado Open Records Act requests for documents pertaining to “hospital administrators expressing grave concern” about the public health department, as stated by County Attorney Todd Starr last week. We also submitted requests for county records regarding COVID outbreaks at both[Read More…]
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It’s Showtime 4-H club report
MEEKER | On Feb. 9, 2021, the It’s Showtime 4-H club called their meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Cambrey Rogers, Mollee Vroman and Miles Etchart led the pledges, and then the club moved onto the ice breaker. Montey Franklin led the meeting due to many officer absences that night.[Read More…]
CMU professor provides update on RBC economy
RBC | Rio Blanco County residents received a detailed update on the state of the local economy earlier this month via Zoom presentation by Nathan Perry, PhD, associate professor of Economics at Colorado Mesa University. He detailed historic, current and projected trends for the region in areas like employment and[Read More…]
STANDING FOR SHOTS …
County COVID cases trending downward
RBC | In good news, and following the same pattern recognized nationwide, COVID-19 case counts locally are starting to drop. They may drop far enough that RBC can apply to move from Level Yellow to Level Blue on the state’s COVID dial this week. “The trajectory appears to be moving[Read More…]
To avoid bear encounters, dispose of trash properly
RBC | One-third of all bear reports in Colorado last year have been traced back to having trash involved as an attractant. Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 4,943 bear reports in 2020 and 1,661 (33.6 percent) had trash documented. Trash is not the only problem leading to human-bear conflicts. Bird[Read More…]
New website for job seekers
RBC | The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced a three-week campaign to help Colorado’s unemployed workers return to work with virtual hiring events, workshops, job search support and more. Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on Colorado’s workforce, with more than 270,000 people receiving unemployment benefits. This[Read More…]
Lost hiker rescued
RBC | At approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received notification of a 52-year-old female that had gone hiking away from her car and could not find her way back. She had water and supplies, however she was cold and needed[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER: The White River Algae Study Update
A White River Algae Study Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting met again in January where they heard more information from USGS and additional researchers. All TAG meeting notes and presentations are available on the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ website. USGS presented information on the algal taxonomy, synoptic[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: February 12, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Simp Harp has secured the mail contract for summer service from New Castle to Marvine Lodge and will run a line of fast passenger coaches in connection with same. Mediocrity wages incessant warfare against superior ones. Patronage solicited at City Restaurant. Meals at all hours.[Read More…]
RANGELY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT …
Rangely 4-H members hosted their achievement program Sunday night to thank leaders, volunteers and donors. Incoming officers and advisors are Corbin Lucero (President), Teijah Hall (Vice President), Kastyn Dembowski (Secretary), Braxton Shaffer (Treasurer), Whitney Rusher (Reporter), Cash Leischer/Dixie Hall (Historians), Dusty Hall/Trey Lewis (Recreation Leaders), Brielle Lucero/Tyson Lewis/Cameron Preciado (Pledge[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: Feb 11, 2021
Open house and ribbon cutting MEEKER | Garrett White and Tiffany Jehorek would like to welcome you to their opening of Crystal Meadow Farms. Garrett, Tiffany, along with her father Steve, began their journey into hemp in 2018 and are opening their first Farm-to-Table CBD retail location. They’re hosting an[Read More…]
