Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Rate stability remains a priority at White River Electric Association, but due to a wholesale rate increase by WREA’s power provider, Tri-State Generation & Transmission, a 2017 rate increase could not be avoided. “Tri-State let us know in September that we would have[Read More…]
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Tourism workshop planned for Dec. 7-8
RBC | Join Rio Blanco County, the towns of Meeker and Rangely, and the Meeker and Rangely chambers in developing specific goals to enhance tourism. This two-day tourism workshop will be held Dec. 7 in Meeker from 8:30-noon at Mountain Valley Bank, and in Rangely from 1:30-5 p.m. at Rangely[Read More…]
BMS and MHS host Winter Concert Dec. 7
MEEKER | Meeker school bands from Barone Middle School and Meeker High School and the award-winning Meeker High School choir will host their annual Winter Concert Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium.
When emergencies arise, advance planning is essential for success
RBC | “In the event of an emergency…” We’ve all heard those words, but who comes up with the plan and procedure that follows? Who determines the best way to respond to trouble? That’s the task of Rio Blanco County Emergency Manager Ty Gates: planning ahead so the county is[Read More…]
Obituary: Russell Lee “Bud” Goddard
Russell Lee “Bud” Goddard July 23, 1934 ~ Nov. 27, 2016 Russell Lee “Bud” Goddard, 82, of Rangely and Steamboat Springs, Colo., passed away in his sleep on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. in Rangely, Colo., at the First[Read More…]
Letter: Epsilon Chi gives thanks to bazaar participants
Dear Editor: We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped out with our ESA annual Holiday Bazaar fundraiser. Without your help, we could not put on this event. We raised $1,400 for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital. All other money raised goes[Read More…]
Holiday musical performances scheduled in Meeker
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School bands and the Meeker High School band and choir will join to present the annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Music director and conductor Jeff Hemingson stated that the Barone Middle School sixth grade[Read More…]
CNCC computer classes available
MEEKER | Want to learn Powerpoint? CNCC is offering a class in December. For further information call 878-5227 or stop by the office at 345 Sixth St. next to the post office.
FANFARE …
Could technology help the elderly navigate aging?
RBC | Today’s 20-something tech wizards might not worry about the challenges of old age. But they should. Seniors represent a huge untapped market for tech companies. While just 13 percent of America’s population is 65 or older today, that slice will jump to 19 percent by 2030. One area[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: November 14-28, 2016
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to the names or addresses on any incident. Nov. 14-20 This last week[Read More…]
Protect your home from fires
Special to the Herald Times RBC | The American Red Cross is asking every household in America to take some simple steps that can help prevent home fires and save lives. “Home fires can be a deadly threat because they happen so quickly,” said Gino Greco, CEO for the Red[Read More…]
