Rangely’s weekend of Christmasfest activities brimmed with delight for all ages. Some activities included visiting with Santa, Cookie decorating, a parade, and beautiful decorations on display at Ryan and Dana Huitt’s home during carriage rides sponsored by the Huitt Family, Wildlife Expressions Taxidermy and Western Rio Blanco Recreation and Park[Read More…]
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CHAMBER REPAIRS …
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is feeling thankful for Regas Halandras and Wade Bradfield. The Chamber Cabin had some deteriorating logs and posts that started to fall apart and cave in. Snow was coming and pipes could freeze, so Regas and Wade immediately fit this construction project into their schedule.[Read More…]
Meeker board discusses recycling program
In its final meeting for the year, Meeker’s Board of Trustees gave final approval to the 2022 budget, with an addition of $44 in property taxes from the November public hearing. For the record, trustees Scott Creecy and Travis Day said while they are in support of the budget, neither[Read More…]
Chevron sells Rangely oil field
The recent sale of oil and gas infrastructure in Rio Blanco County represents the end of an era for Chevron and the beginning of a new one for Texas-based Scout Energy Partners. Scout recently purchased the “Rangely Weber Sand Unit and associated facilities,” according to Mike Mercer, Scout’s VP of[Read More…]
News Notes: Dec 16, 2021
Galapagos program slideshow MEEKER | The students with the Meeker International Ecology Program will be presenting a slide show program about our trip to the Galapagos Islands at the Meeker Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. Please come and enjoy some drinks and goodies as we present[Read More…]
Obituary: Julie Grace McCrary
July 24, 1949 ~ Dec. 11, 2021 Julie Grace McCrary went home to be with Jesus and start her journey in heaven on Dec. 11, 2021. She was greeted at the gates of heaven by many loved ones waiting for her. Julie (Gould) McCrary was born to her parents Edna[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 16, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Men do not have half the ailments that afflict women, but a visitor from a strange world would not suspect the fact by merely coming here to listen.• A campaign word that has done duty in this country for more than half a century[Read More…]
Lions receive awards at annual party
On Tuesday, Dec. 7 the Meeker Lions Club held its annual Christmas party at the Mexican House Restaurant. This was an “all Club” event with invited guests. During the dinner Lions Club President Brett Dearman was honored to present many significant awards to many Lions for their supreme efforts over[Read More…]
WREA electric rates to remain stable for 2021
White River Electric is pleased to announce that electric rates will remain stable in 2022 with no rate increase. WREA approved a rate decrease in 2018 for residential members and a decrease in 2019 for large industrial members followed by three years of rate stability. It is no surprise that[Read More…]
Letter: Accurate Moyer recall timeline
Dear Editor: Last week the committee to recall Gary Moyer blamed us for delaying the recall process. On Sept. 2, 2021, RBC Clerk Campbell presided over a “hearing,” in which she should have recused herself (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akk1OjKyWzg) in response to a protest that I filed on Aug. 13, 2021, challenging the recall[Read More…]
Letter: You, Rio Blanco Citizens, are cordially invited …
Dear Editor: … to attend the hearing of the presentation of the Rio Blanco County 2022 budget, as published in the Herald Times (HT) and online. This is an urgent plea for all Rio Blanco Citizens to be present on Tuesday, Dec 14, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the Board[Read More…]
Letter: Kudos to Sportsman’s Club on shooting range
Dear Editor: I had the pleasure of sighting in weapons at the new shooting range just before Thanksgiving. You’re fortunate to have such a fine facility with room to grow. The helpers were knowledgeable and energetic and the community should be proud. Thank you, Mike Bullen Grand Junction