MEEKER | Pioneer’s Medical Center Board of Directors met Tuesday, July 13 to discuss financials, grant awards, federal regulations and more. PMC revenue in June was $7 million, a “record breaker” according to chief financial officer Lionel Montoya. He also said year-to-date total revenue is over $33 million, an increase[Read More…]
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ERBM discusses budget, Circle Park, PTO, paint
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation District board members met Tuesday to discuss a proposed 2023 budget draft, amendments to an MOU with the town of Meeker regarding Circle Park, quarterly financials, changes to the employee handbook and paid time-off policies, among other items. 2023 DRAFT BUDGET ERBM’s latest[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: July 21, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • A heavy frost covered the ground in this section on Sunday and Monday nights.• The bike fever has broke out anew in town. The latest convert to the popular craze is Charlie Carney.• This is the season of the year when a good, cool[Read More…]
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988, launches
RBC | As of July 16, 2022, Colorado and the rest of the United States are using the 988 dialing code, a new, easy-to-remember three-digit number for call (multiple languages), text, or chat (English only) that connects people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline), where compassionate, accessible care[Read More…]
HWY 13 ROAD WORK
Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor IHC Scott are widening 3.5 miles of Highway 13 between mile markers 12 and 16 to create passing lanes, pullouts and a new chain up area. Work is scheduled to wrap up in November of 2023. The first of two project phases is focused[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Appeals to emotion effective, but not always accurate
Nothing gets folks riled up like horses, especially “wild” ones. We’ve been inundated with letters and comments regarding the BLM gather of wild horses from the Piceance/East Douglas Herd Management Area. Interestingly, none of the letters have come from people who actually live here, or people who see the horses[Read More…]
Big Tech is steamrolling America’s newspapers
Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy. Google and Facebook have a duopoly of the distribution of digital news content,[Read More…]
What do you get from volunteering with the Historical Society?
We are currently working at the Milk Creek Battlefield Park. Those of you who have been there have seen our accomplishments. We have the only monument in the United States dedicated to warriors of the Ute Nation. Installed by Utes. A couple of years ago we put up signs that[Read More…]
ALONG FOR THE RIDE …
Robert Gracie, this week’s bull rider , won $2,500. July 14 results: 8 Team Roping – Teresa Anderson/Joe Wood Mixed Team Roping – Shannay Roman/Casey Roman 11 Team Roping – Joe Wood/Lenny Klinglesmith Open Breakaway – Lori Ann Klinglesmith Ladies Breakaway – Lori Ann Klinglesmith Open Barrels – Kendra McMillan[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 11–17, 2022
Editor’s Note: The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has compiled the following information for publication to keep residents apprised of law enforcement activity within Rio Blanco County. ARRESTS FOR WEEK OF JULY 11, 2022 21 Yr old male arrested 7-10-22 for harassment given $1,000 PR bond 7-11 by Magistrate Shamis[Read More…]
Gilbert sentenced
RBC | Rangely resident Roy Gilbert was sentenced Tuesday in RIo Blanco County District Court to 90 days in county jail and “intensive supervision” probation for 10 years to life for three Class 4 felony charges of sexual assault on children under 15. Gilbert will be required to register as[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: July 21, 2022
July 24 TANK concert canceled RANGELY | Covid strikes again. We’re sad to announce that the Andy Clausen concert, set for next Sunday evening, July 24, has been canceled. Musicians on Andy’s current tour have come down with the virus, and we decided to play it safe and schedule Andy’s[Read More…]