MEEKER | Cowboys softball had a change of venue Friday after a large storm moved through the region, but Saturday they were back on their home fields. The weekend ended up split, losing both to Delta, but run-ruling Aspen in just three innings in both games. Friday the games went[Read More…]
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News Briefs: Sept. 10, 2020
ERBM program updates MEEKER | On Sept. 14, the Fall Session for fitness begins. Western Couples dance begins on Sept. 17 from 7-8 p.m. at the MRC Studio and continues every Thursday through Oct. 1. You must bring a dance partner to participate. Wear comfortable shoes. On Saturday, Sept. 19,[Read More…]
Providence Recovery opening satellite clinics in RBC
PRESS RELEASE | Special to the Herald Times RBC | Do you know anyone who is struggling with opioid, stimulant, alcohol, or other Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? Chances are, even if you are not aware, you do. Aug. 31 was International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day. A day of remembrance for[Read More…]
Commissioners continue to wrestle with 2021 county budget
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] RBC | RBC Assessor Renae Neilson volunteered to serve as the voice of county employees during a work session Tuesday with the county commissioners as they consider where to make cuts in the 2021 budget with a projected deficit of $2.3 million. “I’m here today[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER:
How do the Conservation Districts affect me? (Part 1 of 3) The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ (Districts) stated mission is, “To provide guidance and technical assistance to encourage and promote the wise use of all the natural resources within the District by private landowners and government land[Read More…]
Ursa Piceance files for bankruptcy
By LUCAS TURNER | [email protected] RBC I Last Wednesday Colorado oil and gas exploration and production company Ursa Piceance Holdings LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, along with affiliated subsidiaries Ursa Piceance LLC, Ursa Operating Company LLC and Ursa Piceance Pipeline LLC. Currently Ursa has producing wells in the[Read More…]
The CARES Act and local schools
By SOPHIA GOEDERT | Special to the Herald Times RBC I The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law March 27 of this year. Both Meeker and Rangely school districts have taken advantage of some of the funding earmarked[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Sept. 10, 2020
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • A good many people try to cover their own blots with the blemishes of others. • Perry Spurlock met with a serious and very painful accident on Monday last. He was up at the Watkin ranch on Coal creek and seeing a large[Read More…]
Weather whiplash downs power lines, snaps branches
RBC | A strong low-pressure system dropped out of Canada this week, arriving on the doorsteps of Rio Blanco County residents early Tuesday in the form of freezing cold and heavy snowfall. The wet snow and sleet combined with fully-leafed late summer trees meant snow piled up quickly, snapping branches,[Read More…]
A family affair: Allreds to compete in Mustang Makeover
RBC I Who doesn’t know how effective it is when kids pressure their parents to do something? When the Meeker Mustang Makeover challenge was first announced two years ago, Wade Allred’s kids challenged him to enter. This year, he turned the tables on them and challenged them. Challenge taken! This[Read More…]
With a $2.3 million budget shortfall, four jobs are on the chopping block
RBC I Budget work sessions last week culminated in two special meetings Monday and Tuesday as commissioners tackle a shortfall now expected to reach $2.3 million. Late Friday after work sessions, the board issued a notice for a special meeting on Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss “county restructuring due[Read More…]
Farm Service Agency offering coronavirus food assistance program
Special to the Herald Times RBC I The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to assist producers who have suffered price decreases due to COVID-19 by offering financial assistance. The application deadline is Sept. 11, 2020. Eligible producers are any producer[Read More…]
