Seussical Jr. The Musical Nov. 16-18 MEEKER | Three performances of Seussical Jr. the Musical will be held at the Meeker High School auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Saturday, Nov 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column – November 16th, 2023
Three branches of government, Schoolhouse Rock style For those who don’t remember Schoolhouse Rock, it was a series of educational, yet entertaining, animated musical clips inserted into Saturday morning cartoons. You see (putting on my granny voice) back in the days before cable and satellite and streaming on-demand video, the[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – Thank you from the family of Dillon Hobbs
Dear Editor, With appreciation and gratefulness, the family of Dillon Hobbs would like to thank the community for the outpouring of support and assistance throughout the last several weeks. Cassi, John, Donald and Amy are especially overwhelmed by each person, group and organization that reached out to aid during this[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from History, No. 23
White River Agency, Colorado. February 3, 1879. Sir: I have yours January 20, 1879 “A” Colorado, “M” 2413 1878, in reply to mine of December 2, 1878, in regard to furnishing wagons to Indians in exchange for horses, and I agree with you that difficulties might arise. My suggestion arose[Read More…]
Guest Column – Pulling thistles, sowing hope
EDITOR’S NOTE: Musk thistle has been identified this year infesting a significant stretch of property along both sides of Hwy. 13 between Meeker and Rifle. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/invasion-of-the-noxious-weeds-growing-concern-over-blooms/meeker/ For the past few years I’ve participated in “Thistle Thursdays,” targeting a popular trail near Jackson, Wyoming. The weekly weed party was organized in[Read More…]
SEUSSICAL THIS WEEKEND
Enjoy three performances of Seussical Jr. The Musical this weekend at Meeker High School. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Presented by Meeker Arts and Cultural Council and the ERBM Recreation and Park District. Caitlin Walker Photo.
New school board members seated
At a special board meeting on Monday, the Meeker Board of Education honored outgoing board members Dr. Bob Dorsett and Kevin Amack for their service to the school district and swore in new members Heather Sauls and Joe Nieslanik. Bill deVergie was nominated and accepted as the new board president,[Read More…]
PMC receives leadership award from Chartis Center
Special to the Herald Times Meeker, Colorado November 16, 2023 – As part of National Rural Health Day, Pioneers Medical Center today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in 2023 Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.[Read More…]
History Lessons – Clyde Dillon, Part 1
On the western side of Rio Blanco County, there is a roadside monument. It is little hard to miss. It’s made of cobblestone, concrete and a 12-foot cedar cross. It stands as a sad reminder to hunters that life is fragile. Clyde Dillon died of exposure not far from the[Read More…]
Meeker trustees hear details on proposed development near Pioneers Medical Center
Local contractor Shawn Bolton shared details of a four-phase development plan and the Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposal for 92 residential lots situated between Meeker Airport and Highway 13, northeast of Pioneers Medical Center. Access to this property is from Walnut Ridge Drive, via Pioneers Medical Center Drive. Proposed lots[Read More…]
Various departments continue to outline ’24 county budget
Department of Human Services Rio Blanco County DHS provides services and programs for child support enforcement, child welfare, aid to the needy and disabled, food assistance, old age pension and various others. Projected revenues are up 3% to $3.79M and budgeted expenditures are down 3.3% to $3.91M. Significant revenue increases[Read More…]
CPW seeking applicants for Outdoor Equity Grant Program
PRESS RELEASE Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting board member applications for the Outdoor Equity Grant Program. Board members are responsible for the governance of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program created by bill HB21-1318. The deadline for the application is Dec. 11, 2023. CPW is seeking to fill the[Read More…]