Last week I wrote about tangible things we can do to be ready for the holidays. This week, I want to think about the gifts we can give that are free or a modest expense. How can you help someone else with your time or perhaps, share your talents? Can[Read More…]
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Letters to the Editor: Oct. 28, 2021
Thanks from Hejl/Noel families Dear Editor: We would like to thank everyone who helped us with our graveside service and celebration of life at the Elks Lodge for Pat Hejl, and who sent cards, flowers and sympathy. We will miss Pat, but our great memories will bring us healing and[Read More…]
Guest Opinion
Nice people finish first RBC I Chances are that you’ve heard the expression, “nice guys finish last.” Nothing could be further from the truth. This statement is used by many to justify less than ethical treatment of others. Under the guise of not wanting to finish last, people engage in[Read More…]
Writers on the Range:
This rancher has radical ideas about water RBC I If Jim Howell, a fourth-generation rancher in Western Colorado, has a guru, he’s Allan Savory, the champion of intensive cattle grazing even on semi-arid land. Howell, 52, says Savory’s methods, which require moving cattle quickly from pasture to pasture, enable him[Read More…]
Obituary: Rebecca Starr Corbett
Rebecca Starr Corbett was born in Delta, Colorado, on Jan. 19, 1979, to Juanita Corbett Edwards and Sam Shirley. Rebecca was raised in Paonia, Colorado. She worked at City Market in Hotchkiss for a few years, then moved to Grand Junction and worked for Lowes. She held multiple jobs that[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Oct. 28, 2021
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The first heavy frost of the season put in an appearance here Wednesday night. • We shall be sure to go to bed tired if we spend the day looking for an easy place. The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago •[Read More…]
CDOT extends public comment period for proposed transportation air pollution reduction planning standards
RBC I Coloradans will have additional time to weigh in on proposed bold new transportation pollution reduction planning standards that will reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, improve air quality, reduce smog and provide more travel options for Coloradans. CDOT is extending the original 60-day comment[Read More…]
Meeker elk bugling/camouflage contest results
MEEKER I Thank you to judges Jeff McGuire, Austin Seely and Jarrett Waldref. GRAND CHAMPION BUGLER REAGAN CLATTERBAUGH FIRST GRADE 1ST PLACE – CARTER MAES 2ND PLACE – KADEN KRUEGER 3RD PLACE – ELLIE ANNE RUNDBERG SECOND GRADE 1ST PLACE – AVERY COLEMAN 2ND PLACE – ZEELI HAYES 3RD PLACE[Read More…]
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COVID-19 Update: Oct. 25, 2021
RBC I COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, with 30 new Meeker cases and 29 new cases in Rangely reported between Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. The county’s public health data page (https://rbc.us/606/COVID-19-Updates) is showing five new COVID-19 hospitalizations in the last 14 days and 26 cases in the school[Read More…]
CHALK IT OUT FAMILY NIGHT …
Giant Step Preschool and the Early Education Center held its first Family Night of the year on Oct. 20 in the gymnasium at the EEC building. The two preschools were supported by Connections4Kids of Craig, Colorado. Children and caregivers were invited to “Chalk It Out” with craft tables, large rolls[Read More…]
