Dear Editor: At this time I would like to say thank you to all those who voted for me, and showed support for the past four years while I served on the school board. I would also like to wish the new board continued success in our district. I enjoyed[Read More…]
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Meeker’s lighted cross has a long history
MEEKER | The lighted cross on Lobo Mountain above Meeker has a long history. So long, in fact, it almost provides a timeline of the history of electric lighting techniques. “The first year I helped was 1960,” said former White River Electric Association (WREA) employee Leon Stout. “Roger Purdy was[Read More…]
Scholarship opportunity for RBC students
RBC | Colorado currently has 13,500-plus open computing jobs with an average salary of $98,597, yet Colorado had only 785 computer science grads in 2015. These Colorado graduation rates and technology training opportunities impact the students and their families, businesses, community and the state economy. CTA, Colorado Succeeds and Silicon[Read More…]
Nielsen resigns from school board
RANGELY | Rangely School Board President Leslie Nielsen resigned her position on Tuesday saying that her family is relocating. The board will fill the vacancy by appointment. Letters of interest from those who would like to serve on the board should be sent to the district office no later than[Read More…]
Free Christmas tree permits available for fourth graders
RBC | Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase at White River National Forest office locations. The cost per permit is $10 and may be purchased with cash, check or credit card at office locations. There is a maximum of five tree permits per person. Permits will be sold[Read More…]
Confusion shouldn’t stop patients from buying health insurance
By Janet Trautwein Special to the Herald Times RBC This year’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment period started Nov. 1. Millions of Americans will soon visit HealthCare.gov or the online insurance exchange run by their state to shop for 2018 health plans. Many will be confused by what they find.[Read More…]
Obituary: Shirley Jean (Cavaliere) Barone
Shirley Jean (Cavaliere) Barone Aug. 3, 1928~Nov. 16, 2017 Shirley Jean (Cavaliere) Barone, of Villa Grove, Salida, and Meeker, Colo., passed on Nov. 16, 2017, at the age of 89 in the White Wing Mansion Hospice Care facility in Gilbert, Ariz. Shirley Jean Barone was born on Aug. 3, 1928,[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker resident displeased by Sierra Club’s wolf plan
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Richard Levy of the Trappers Lake Sierra Club. Mr. Levy: Rural communities in Northwest Colorado are struggling to revive their economies. Tourism is one of the possibilities. Communities such as Rangely and Meeker stand a chance of reviving their economies by promoting[Read More…]
Reintroduction of wolves to Colorado is the topic of Dec. 7 Sierra Club meeting in Steamboat
RBC | Gray wolves were eradicated from Colorado by the 1940s to protect domestic livestock, but groups like the Sierra Club are working to change public perception of wolves in hopes of reintroducing the animals to their former habitat. United States Fish and Wildlife Service has restored wolf populations to[Read More…]
Bringing music and joy to the residents of the Walbridge Wing
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Johnny and Virginia Barton have had a regular Thursday evening “gig” at the Walbridge Wing for 17 years, where they play old country and western songs that our senior citizens can appreciate and enjoy. With Johnny on the guitar and[Read More…]
Mental health services discussed at networking meeting
RANGELY | Nearly 30 folks gathered at the CNCC Weiss Building Tuesday for the monthly community networking meeting. Called to order by CNCC President Ron Granger, the group hosted Mind Springs Health Care and West Springs Hospital CEO Sharon Raggio of Grand Junction whose presentation was entitled “Mental Health Matters.”[Read More…]
BLM Christmas tree permits on sale
RBC | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market St., Monday through Friday between 7:45[Read More…]
