The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • The railroad surveyors are on 14-Mile Creek. They have encountered no rock work whatever between that point and New Castle. • J.B. Wheeler and P.C. Coryell are developing five coal mines near where the White River Valley railroad will cross Piceance Creek. •[Read More…]
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Paddleboard safely this season
RBC I As temperatures rise and Coloradans head to the state’s rivers and reservoirs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) remind recreationists to be safe on — and off — the water. Paddleboarders living close to recreational waters must be especially careful when heading out. The spring run-off has started and[Read More…]
Obituary: Edward L. ‘Sam’ Lippard
Edward “Sam” Lippard passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at his residence in Delta, Colorado. He was just shy of turning 103. A graveside funeral service with Military Honors was held Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Craig Cemetery in Craig, Colorado. Sam was born May 5, 1917, to[Read More…]
Warranty Deeds: April 2020
Seller: Christina R and Fletcher R Buckler Buyer: Jennifer Naomi Hernandez Description: 215 E RANGELY AVE, RANGELY Transaction: $145,000 Seller: Juping Johnson Buyer: Miekka Peck Description: 601 E RANGELY AVE, RANGELY Transaction: $99,500 Seller: George L Musselman and Margaret A Evans Buyer: Robert L and Pamela D Bunn Description: 9[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: State budget deficit is unacceptable
Dear Editor: The Colorado budget is $3 billion in the hole and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) posted its “Staff Budget Balancing FY 2020-2021” document, April 11, 2020. Our State Senator Bob Rankin is on the JBC and has signed on to the recommendation to suspend The Homestead Tax Exemption[Read More…]
COVID and crime: is there a correlation?
RBC I Like most residents of planet Earth, you’ve probably been feeling a bit off-kilter lately. In the six weeks since COVID-19 locked down the nation, the HT wondered if the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic was translating into actual crimes being committed. To find out if that crazy[Read More…]
MVB reopens lobby
MEEKER | Monday, May 4 all Mountain Valley Bank locations in Hayden, Meeker, Steamboat Springs and Walden, Colorado, reopened their lobbies to customers. All locations will practice social distancing in their facilities and adhere to all State of Colorado guidelines as it relates to financial services industries. Customers are still[Read More…]
Guest Column: Mother’s Day during COVID-19
MEEKER I Here we go, one more thing that will be far from normal, Mother’s Day. While we are social distancing and restaurants are closed, the traditional ways of honoring our mothers are also left behind. Hosting family meals, dining out or sending fresh flowers feel like luxuries these days.[Read More…]
Valid hunting or fishing licenses are required to enter CPW State Wildlife Areas or State Trust Land beginning July 1
RBC I A valid hunting or fishing license will be required for everyone 18 or older attempting to access any State Wildlife Area or State Trust Land leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), beginning July 1. The rule change was adopted unanimously April 30 by the Colorado Parks and[Read More…]
Ninth Judicial District announces Rio Blanco County Court vacancy
RBC I The Ninth Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet via videoconference on June 15, 2020, to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of county judge and associate county judge for Rio Blanco County. The vacancy will be created by the retirement of the[Read More…]
Make Mom front page news (in a good way)!
Sunday is Mother’s Day and we’ve included a “front page news” template to personalize for moms everywhere, just for fun. You can find the template in this week’s edition, or download a PDF version below. Happy Mother’s Day from the Herald Times!
Weekly Call Review: April 27-May 3
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER April 27-May 3, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 477 phone calls last week including 18 911 calls, answered 59 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 128 outgoing calls. A total of 167 calls for service were created,[Read More…]
