A good crowd was on hand on Feb. 6 for the annual meeting and dinner of the Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers Association, which was held at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center in downtown Meeker. Several local, county, state and federal agencies were represented at the dinner as the various entities[Read More…]
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LEAP offers residents more than just help with heating bills
RBC I The Low-income Energy Assistance Program’s (LEAP) primary mission of helping Coloradans pay winter home heating costs is complemented by two crucial programs: the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program.
Applications open for new programs for top students
RBC I Colorado Student Leaders Institute (COSLI), a summer residential program for the best and brightest high school students in the state, has released the application for its inaugural session.
Big icicles…
A mix of cold, wind, snow and warmer daytime temperatures created some giant icicles off the back roof of the Meeker Hotel until the middle of last week, when warmer temperatures befell Meeker and the sun shone brightly while the snow took a break. Finally, the icicles broke off and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Aesthetics of Justice Center affect our lives
Dear Editor: I found the letter to the editor in last week’s newspaper interesting about the new justice center and how we should quit complaining.
Letter to the Editor: We must pay attention this election
Dear Editor: Registered voters, we have to pay attention to hat has happened to this country the last 20 years, especially the last seven years under Obama’s presidency.
State hunting brochures online
RBC I An early morning sunrise viewed from a meadow, forest, mountain or plain while listening to chipmunks shuffle through the leaves is just one of the timeless memories that await big-game, sheep and goat hunters this fall in Colorado. Create a memory like this and many others that come[Read More…]
Jane Miller wants to bring balance to Rangely economy
RANGELY I Long-time Rangely resident Jane Miller, the owner of Quality Carpet and Furnishings, is one of 10 candidates seeking election to the Rangely Town Council in April.
Roof collapse…
Meeker Police Chief Bob Hervey said that heavy snow was the cause of a roof collapse on a mobile home in a small trailer court at 1260 Park St. in Meeker on Monday afternoon. Fortunately, no one was home at the time. Snow and a large portion of the roof[Read More…]
Caution: Coyote activity increases in the winter
RBC I With recent media reports of pet conflicts in the Denver area, Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind state residents that coyote activity increases in winter, as coyotes pair up to breed.
CHAMPIONS!!!
Be sure to look for our keepsake special section for the 2016 state wrestling championships in the Feb. 25th edition of the Herald Times!
Letter to the Editor: Fire chief explains plans to leave
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to those who are members of the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District and the residents of Meeker.
