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…]
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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…]
State rec areas still closed to campers
RBC I Camping at Colorado state parks and State Wildlife Areas will remain closed until further notice, as Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) works to implement system-wide safety protocols related to social distancing in campgrounds.
WREA reminder: be vigilant for scams
MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) reminds residents not to fall victim to several types of scams with regard to your electric bill, including threats to shut off your power and/or legal action. WREA employees will never show up at your door to demand payment. They will always encourage[Read More…]
Ag businesses can apply for SBA loans
RBC I Agricultural businesses are now eligible for the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. The EIDL portal reopened Monday as a result of funding authorized by Congress through the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The legislation, signed into law one week[Read More…]
Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program accepting proposals
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is pleased to announce the 2020 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP). The CWHP is a statewide program that supports CPW’s mission by offering funding opportunities to private landowners who wish to voluntarily protect important wildlife habitats on[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 30, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The North Side round-up will meet at Wolf creek on Wednesday, May 15. The South Side round-up will meet at Rangely on Thursday, May 30. – The laterals around town were put in shape this week to receive water from the town ditch,[Read More…]
