MEEKER | As people age, they are far more likely to have serious age-related eye conditions. According to Prevent Blindness America (2012), the four leading eye diseases affecting older Americans, age 65 and older, are age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. These diseases along with neurological disorders such[Read More…]
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Increased fees at Dinosaur Nat’l Monument take effect June 1
DINOSAUR | The National Park Service (NPS) announced that Dinosaur National Monument will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. Effective June 1, 2018 the entrance fees to the park will be $25 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle. An[Read More…]
Becky Dubbert Memorial Walk May 12
RANGELY | Join a multiple sclerosis walk-a-thon in honor of Becky Dubbert Saturday, May 12 in Rangely starting at 9 a.m. at 255 E. Main St. in Rangely. Registration is $25 for anyone over 16, $15 for under 16, and includes a T-shirt, water, diddy bag and swag. First place[Read More…]
Memorial Notice: Joseph J. Hofer
Joseph J. Hofer Oct. 31, 1958 ~ Feb. 28, 2018 Joseph J. Hofer, 59, of Glenwood Springs, died Feb. 28, 2018, in Olathe after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Montana on Oct. 31, 1958, but lived and worked on the Western Slope for most of his[Read More…]
Dorsett encourages town to change mosquito control program
MEEKER | Dr. Bob Dorsett has been trying to convince Meeker’s board of trustees that the annual aerial spraying of pesticides before Range Call is not the best way to control the pesky insects. This year he pointed out a new reason for the town to consider rethinking its mosquito[Read More…]
Unofficial Special District Election Results
ERBM Recreation & Park District: Dan Chinn – 294 John Strate – 233 Rob Baughman – 215 Andrea Gianinetti – 183 Christopher Lockwood – 171 Donald Blazon – 136 Joe Beck – 93 Sam Love – 89 Michael Selle – 61 Hospital District: Kimberly Brown – 411 Todd Shults –[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 3, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Last Sunday was the 70th birthday of our esteemed fellow citizen, John A. Watson, and the occasion was observed in fine style at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber, Danforth Park. Mrs. Wilber, who is the oldest daughter of Mr.[Read More…]
Changes and new faces at the Rio Blanco Herald Times
RBC | There’s a “changing of the guard” underway at the Herald Times. In 1995 or ‘96, Bobby Gutierrez started writing wrestling stories for the Meeker Herald when it was owned by Glenn and Donna Troester. Since then he has fulfilled multiple roles, including photographer, ad sales rep, preprint inserter, distributor[Read More…]
‘There is no Plan B! We have to build a reservoir to meet projected future demands.’
RBC | Plan development and vetting for the potential Wolf Creek Reservoir continues as the Rio Blanco Water Conservation District prepares to file for permits in the coming year. – WHY IT’S NEEDED The initial discussion of need for the project began in 2013 as the Water District realized that[Read More…]
Roaring ‘20s …
Meeker High School students enjoyed a Roaring ‘20s themed prom Saturday, April 28. Second attendants were Cooper Meszaros & Brittney Adams (left), first attendants were Doak Mantle and Taylor Dodds (right) and Victor Varela and Sierra Williams (center) were crowned prom king and queen. DEVIN NEFF PHOTO
Oldtimers’ Reunion set for June 2
MEEKER | “Blame It All On My Roots” is the theme for this year’s Oldtimers’ Reunion, June 2 at the Fairfield Center at 3 p.m. in Meeker. Doors open at 3 p.m., social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing. $35 per person. Everyone (and his/her[Read More…]
GRADUATE …
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty J. Gibson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen[Read More…]
