RBC | Despite snow and rain across much of the White River National Forest for the month of May, the summer season is fast approaching. Most campgrounds across the Forest officially opened May 19 with a few exceptions such as the higher elevation campgrounds and campgrounds in Summit County experiencing[Read More…]
County
Meeker School District Meeting June 1
MEEKER | Meeker School District informational community meeting to learn about Meeker School District facility deficiencies and discuss the vision for possible remedies at Meeker High School Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m. All community members invited.
Congratulations, MHS Class of 2017
Photos & Congratulations: Page 10A-14A https://www.theheraldtimes.com/PDF/HeraldTimes052517.pdf
First results from water samples in, no analysis yet
RBC | In what may have been the shortest county commissioners’ meeting on record (less than five minutes), RBC commissioners (BOCC) approved items on the consent agenda and gave brief commissioner updates Monday. There was no new business, bid openings, or memorandums of understanding on the agenda. Consent agenda items[Read More…]
Full-scale emergency exercise a success, and a learning experience for all involved
RBC| The Piceance Basin in Rio Blanco County encompasses a vast swath of acreage. Beginning at the Colorado State Highway 13 turnoff, County Road 5 winds through the basin to emerge between Meeker and Rangely on Highway 64. At first glance the basin appears to be primarily agricultural, at least[Read More…]
Parents encouraged to have children screened for developmental problems
RBC | Imagine you’re an air traffic controller watching a flight on radar. Early into the flight you notice the plane is veering slightly off course. The longer you wait to tell the pilot to make an adjustment, the harder it will be to get that plane back on track,[Read More…]
EMS week May 21-27
MEEKER | May 21-27, 2017, has been designated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week to recognize EMS providers for the services they perform. This year’s theme is “Always in Service.” “They endure grueling hours and miss holidays and family celebrations,” said Meeker Fire Chief Terry Skidmore of the 26 EMS responders[Read More…]
Meeker FFA selling hanging baskets today
MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter is hosting its annual plant sale. All plants in the greenhouse have been cultivated by horticulture students in the high school’s greenhouse. Bedding flowers, filler plants, vegetables and even perennials available Monday through Thursday in the ag shop (south side of Meeker High School)[Read More…]
Visit Rangely Day today
RANGELY | It’s Visit Rangely day today, Thursday, May 25. The day will begin with a meet and greet from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Rangely Automotive Museum, followed by a visit to the TANK Center for Sonic Arts, a visit to the Rangely Outdoor Museum, lunch and a presentation by[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 25, 2017
– Modified hours May 27 Meeker Recreation Center Pool will be closed all day; Center open 8-Noon for Meeker graduation. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Meeker Recreation Center Closed May 29. Pool and center closed all day for Memorial Day. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Softball and baseball[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 18, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n At the present time, flour in Meeker is cheaper than anywhere else in the state. Mr. Moulton, manager of the mill, is not only trying to keep down the price, but is refusing to let any of the product leave the valley.[Read More…]
105th annual Old Timers reunion to be held June 3
RBC | There are few traditions that span five generations and last more than 100 years. The Pioneers Association Old Timers Reunion is one of those time honored traditions that began with J.W. Sheridan as the president 105 years ago. This year his great-granddaughters, Molly Turner and Hallie Blunt, are[Read More…]