RANGELY I With the slogan, “Plan, Prepare, Protect,” the group’s mission is to “…develop individual, family, and community preparedness; to provide assistance and relief to Rangely area residents in the event of disaster or infrastructure collapse; to educate, protect, strengthen, and provide planning and resources for critical needs such as[Read More…]
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CAT NAPS …
Books the Cat is a welcome presence at the Meeker Public Library. | KATIE LOCKWOOD PHOTO
NEWS NOTES: MARCH 31, 2022
Fairfield grant apps due tomorrow MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market St. Applications must be received, not postmarked,[Read More…]
More on area aquifers
RBC I Last week’s story on the Powell/Agency Park aquifers stemmed from a presentation by Dr. Mario Sullivan, instructor of science/oceanography at Colorado Northwestern Community College to the White River Alliance on March 15, 2022. Former RBC resident and water resource engineer Collin Robinson wrote a detailed response, clarifying and/or[Read More…]
Rangely Town Council March meeting highlights
RANGELY I MARCH 8 MEETING: Jon Templeton addressed the Rangely Board of Trustees regarding concerns brought to the board about mosquito abatement. It was suggested by a concerned citizen that a better way to manage mosquitos that would reduce the risk to helpful insects, particularly bees, be considered. Templeton, with[Read More…]
WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE …
In case you weren’t clued in by the toneless honking echoing around town, the geese are back. Marti Walsh of Rim Rock Campground–the site of our not-so-wild-goose chase–told the HT that geese have been using the sandstone formations around the campground (right) as their chosen perch for as long as[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: March 31, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Among the latest additions to the population of Meeker is Ed Clark from Mt. Sterling and he will be taking up work in the lumber office of Sheridan & Smith. • A large number of fine shade and fruit trees will be planted[Read More…]
April 1 deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications
The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market St. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by April 1, 2022. The Freeman E.[Read More…]
Letter: A question for Rector
Dear Editor: I attended Tuesday’s commissioner meeting with the intention to ask Commissioner Jeff Rector a question, but he wasn’t present. This is the question I was going to ask: “You stated you intend to resign when a replacement could be found. It is my understanding the committee cannot offer[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Lucero family
Dear Editor: On Feb. 18, Cisco, Brielle, and myself were involved in a car accident on Hwy. 139. We are now home and although Cisco has a long recovery ahead of him we are beyond blessed to be alive. We would like to thank the Rangely Fire Department, ambulance crews,[Read More…]
Letter: Bravo, Commissioner Gates
Dear Editor: Standing up for truth and facts requires a clear head and a good moral foundation to stand on. Thank you so much for casting the dissenting vote concerning the voting machines during the last meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in Rangely. There is a movement[Read More…]
Letter: Me versus we
Dear Editor: Few would argue our world is in shambles, national leadership and local leadership are in chaos. Our local government is not exempt of problems. We have righteous, good-willed people, and even a few swamp rats. Some are into politics for “me” (themselves) and some are in it for[Read More…]
