The spring air is abuzz. Industrious honeybees and other pollinators keep our ecosystem operational as they go about their activities, and the flowers in your garden or yard (yes, even the dandelions) are essential for their survival during the spring months. According to Rangely beekeeper Carrie Swails, “The best way[Read More…]
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CNCC expands offerings through new partnership
Colorado Northwestern Community College is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with ed2go, a Cengage company. As the industry leader in online learning, partnering with ed2go greatly expands the college’s educational offerings and their ability to reach diverse learners. ed2go prides itself on developing innovative, relevant courses that align[Read More…]
RBC Public Health testing for COVID
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 have been able to get tested for the virus at both county hospitals for several weeks. As of May 8, the county has added community testing in Meeker and Rangely. People who have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 within[Read More…]
Douglas Creek Conservation District election results
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Douglas Creek Conservation District (DCCD) would like to thank all the landowners who participated in the May 5 mill levy election. The DCCD Board expresses their appreciation for voters who took time to consider the ballot question and are pleased with the[Read More…]
County Beat: Busy meeting for BoCC
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Commissioners heard from Rod Fisher of PacifiCorp power company regarding the construction of the Energy Gateway Transmission Expansion which will involve a power transmission line that will cut through part of western Rio Blanco County. The project involves 2,000 miles of power transmission[Read More…]
Meeker Elementary School plan to return Chromebooks:
On Thursday, May 21, we will have drop-off times for Chromebooks. We ask everyone to pull up in the bus loops, follow the signs, please remain in your vehicle, and we will come to your car. The schedule will be as follows: Students with last names A–F will have drop-off[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 14, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • The large business signs of T.B. Watson were replaced during the week by those of A. Oldland & Co. • This afternoon the Craig and Meeker baseball clubs will have a game of ball. The home team will be placed as follows: Pitcher,[Read More…]
CPW discusses 2019 chronic wasting disease test results
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] At its virtual meeting last week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission discussed the results from CPW’s mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing in 2019. CPW Terrestrial Programs Supervisor Matthew Eckert and State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Mary Wood provided an update to the[Read More…]
HT takes home 10 awards, ‘Service to the First’ honor in statewide competition
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Rio Blanco Herald Times has earned 10 awards in the Colorado Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest for 2019. The contest includes entries from news organizations statewide and is judged by members of a different state’s press association. Entries are divided into[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Graduation in a virtual world
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] For over a month we have been living in a different time under very difficult circumstances. At Colorado Northwestern our campuses have been very quiet with students being gone and most employees working from home. However, slowly those things are starting to change.[Read More…]
Heroes among us…
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Recent events have revealed the true heroes in our society. National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week were the first week of May, and this week is National Police Week. Don’t forget to thank these community heroes, and the countless others who[Read More…]
Open for business?
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] County commissioners submitted a letter to the state’s Department of Public Health and Environment on April 29 requesting a variance for the county in relation to COVID-19 related restrictions, citing low caseload and plans in place. The board received a response via[Read More…]
