DRONE DISCUSSION New uses are being found for drones all the time, and as the technology develops, authorities have to determine new policies and procedures. Unauthorized drone use around wildfires, for instance, has resulted in air fire suppression efforts being grounded. Whether drones should be used for code enforcement—specifically building[Read More…]
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Q&A: McKale Pennell
RANGELY | Class of 2014 Rangely High graduate McKale Pennell is looking for ways to help improve her hometown through the creation of the Rangely Volunteer Program, a group of individuals seeking local volunteer opportunities. As a premed student at Colorado Mesa University, Pennell has been commuting between Rangely and Grand[Read More…]
Letter: Spraying alternatives
Dear Editor: As research provides further information on the effects of pesticides and as new methods of pest control become available, it is important to adjust our pest control measures. It is to their considerable credit that Coulter Aviation have volunteered to stop the aerial application of malathion and permethrins. [Read More…]
WREA Member Survey begins June 18
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…]
Memorial Service: Ada (Sykes) Osborn
There will be a memorial service for Ada (Sykes) Osborn on June 22, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Highland Cemetery with a fellowship picnic following at the City Park.
Letter: Moyer for commissioner
Dear Editor: I would just like to say, while Mike Hoke is a very well thought of person with great integrity. I believe Gary Moyer is the man most qualified to be our next commissioner. Gary brings to the table over 40 years of being in business in Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Marlins start swim season strong
By Tiffany Jehorek Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins traveled to the first of the 2018 meets—the Aspen Invitational—June 9 and 10. There are seven swimmers on the Marlins team and they showed up and competed against teams that swim year round. Coach Shelly Rogers said, “The[Read More…]
Ready for Rain
As early season wildfires engulf huge swaths of the San Juans, ranchers in Rio Blanco County battle other side effects of drought conditions RBC | While Rio Blanco County may not yet register high enough on the drought scale to initiate federal assistance, the effects of the incredibly dry conditions continue[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Finding the rainbow
No, not the Skittle rainbow. I mean finding the happy in the midst of the storm, coming out from the deluge of negativity waiting to drench us daily. It’s easy to become discouraged, depressed and despondent these days, as evidenced by statistics on depression and suicide rates. We need to[Read More…]
Three-way tie in Ladies Deerfly
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The 2018 Ladies Deerfly tournament hosted by the Meeker Golf Course ended with a three-way tie in the A Flight after 18 holes. The three teams, scoring a par of 70, decided a hole-by-hole sudden death round was necessary to determine[Read More…]
Hwy 13 chip sealing underway through July
RBC | The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor United Companies began a fog and chip seal project on Colorado Highway 13, from mile point (MP) 20-MP 37, between Rifle and Meeker. The project started Monday, June 11, and has an anticipated completion date the end of July 2018. This[Read More…]
Funeral Notice: Patsy Nay
A funeral for Patsy Nay will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at The Church at Meeker, 1032 Jennifer Dr., followed by interment at Highlands Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Patsy Nay to either Focus on the Family or Valley View Foundation. Donations can[Read More…]
