MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees announced Tuesday there will be no mosquito spraying this year. Contractor Lanny Coulter has declined to spray and the Town has no one else to do it. There are currently no plans for other types of mitigation at this time. “We’re going into the[Read More…]
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CPW invites public to CWD meetings
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Chronic wasting disease in Colorado will be the topic of discussion during two public opportunities with CPW’s Chronic Wasting Disease Advisory Group. The first in Meeker followed by a second meeting in Craig. The advisory group—comprised of CPW managers, CPW commissioners and a variety[Read More…]
How mail-in ballots work
RBC | Now that primary election ballots have been signed, sealed, delivered and counted some may be left wondering what happens to those official orange and white envelopes after you pop them back into the mail. County Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell answered our questions about how your vote is[Read More…]
Enter the Fourth of July parade
MEEKER | Anyone can enter the parade, whether you are an individual, an organization, a business or just have a message. Stop by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or visit meekerchamber.com to get an entry form and return it to the Chamber by June 28.
WREA Member Survey underway
MEEKER | Listening to the membership is a daily priority for White River Electric Association but every two years it conducts a telephone and online survey to get specific feedback on everything from customer service to renewable energy and reliability. About 300 members will be randomly selected and contacted to[Read More…]
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Day to train Zambians to drill water wells
By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | “Water, water everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” So goes the old saying that comes from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” in which the speaker, a sailor on a stranded ship, is surrounded by salt water he can’t drink.[Read More…]
County Beat: June 14, 2018
LAI Audit Cody Crooks, Rio Blanco County Communications Director, told commissioners Monday they need a new auditor to complete the LAI audit, as the county auditor is uncomfortable auditing a private company. The board is hoping to get the audit done quickly following concerns that LAI has been “embezzling” funds[Read More…]
Plein Air …
The plein air painters have returned to Meeker for another plein air art competition. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
White River Alliance formalizes structure, asks for survey completions
MEEKER | A recently formed citizens’ group calling itself the White River Alliance has been participating in many of the county algae task force meetings. Several of the founding Alliance members and others met this past Saturday at Welders’ Outfitting just above the confluence of Marvine Creek with the White River.[Read More…]
Letter: Nay family says thanks
Dear Editor: Thank you to friends, family and The Church at Meeker and other churches who came along side and supported us through their love, financial help, food, acts of service and words of encouragement. We would also like to say a big thank you to the doctors, nurses and[Read More…]
Promote your biz at the OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | More than 200 people will be coming to Meeker to ride out trails, dine at our restaurants, shop at our stores and stay at our lodging. For more information contact the Meeker Chamber at 970-878-5510 or go to http://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/.
