RBC I Open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription plans and Medicare Advantage health plans is currently under way, and it continues through Dec. 7 with state assistance available for some.
County
Snow above Sleepy Cat…
Warm temperatures over the past week had the snow pretty well melted out of the valley floor along County Road 8 on Sunday, but it didn’t take much of a drive to find some heavy snow areas off the main road. Plenty of snow was in evidence along the north[Read More…]
CNCC loses Craig campus VP
RBC I Last week, Gene Bilodeau, vice president of the Craig campus of Colorado Northwest Community College announced that he has accepted the appointment as executive director for the University Center in Rapid City, S.D.
From high to low, county temps vary 129 degrees
RBC I It’s hot! It’s freezing! It’s humid! It was quite a diverse year in Rio Blanco County. The temperature from the year’s coldest to the year’s warmest, as recorded from Jan. 1 to the end of October, spanned 129 degrees.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Those who have used it say we have the best forging coal in the state. Mr. F. N. Johantgen considers it is the best coal for fine work he has ever used. It is his No. 1 welding coal and he has[Read More…]
What having your health insurance cancelled means for state residents
RBC I As health insurance changes for 2014 take shape, many Coloradans have been mailed notices regarding the cancellation of health insurance policies. The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) wants to address consumer confusion and alarm related to these cancellations.
Christmas tree-cutting permits now available
RBC I Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.
Sen. Udall: Every drop of Colorado River water counts
RBC I Water has literally shaped the West. It carved Colorado from red rock and shaped landmarks from the Rocky Mountains to the Grand Canyon to the Gulf of California.
Colowyo seeks public support
RBC I Colowyo Coal is seeking public support for its Collom Permit Expansion, which may be vital to the economic future of Rio Blanco, Moffat and Routt counties. The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement is taking written comments through this Friday concerning the[Read More…]
From My Window… Not just a slogan: Local shopping helps town, pals, families
November seems to be the month when everyones’ minds turn to the holidays — Thanksgiving, then Christmas. It is also the time to put out the annual call to buy locally during the Christmas season.
Veterans are remembered…
Kids benefit from early signup as 4-H members
RBC I Although most 4-H clubs won’t begin project work until next year, enrolling your child in 4-H now comes with some benefits.
Come say hi!
The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
2 days ago
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
4 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
5 days ago
Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
6 days ago
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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