Dear Editor: I worked for Rio Blanco County from May-August 2020 as a natural resources intern. While there, I had the opportunity to listen to several executive sessions, as well as listen to informal conversations and meetings between the three commissioners and various employees and department heads. At that time,[Read More…]
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Letter: Commissioner: Public servant minus personal agenda
Dear Editor: I want to start by saying I’ve never carried a petition before now, and didn’t quite know what to expect. I was surprised by the number of people who reached out to make sure they could be included in the recall. Thirty days have zoomed by and we[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 1, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago While the late blizzard touched us gently here it was not so considerate with other portions of Colorado, as travelers arriving during the last few days say it was quite severe at Denver and other points east of the main range. Christians and believers in[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Knowledge Treasure Trove
MEEKER | Where can you go in Meeker for a 3D printer, a telescope, a piano keyboard, and a beautiful summer retreat? Get reacquainted with our beautiful Meeker Public Library that includes something for everyone. The Library is open Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-5:30, Tues/Thurs 9:30-9:00, Sat 9:30-2:00 and moving ahead with new[Read More…]
Animal cruelty initiative angers Colorado ranchers
RBC | Coloradans who participated in the great, governor-inspired meat battle of 2021 either tore into a juicy steak Saturday or opted for a vegan burger and a side of veggies. But last weekend’s fight, prompted by Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation of MeatOut Day, was nothing compared to a brewing[Read More…]
CORNHOLE …
Jesse Smuts and Shad Peters contemplate their next throw at the newest sporting event in Rangely. The White River Cornhole League meets Friday nights at Rangely’s Fire Training Center. The first season has been underway since March 5 and several teams have formed for this fun competitive league. You can[Read More…]
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease IDed in GarCo
RBC | On March 26, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV-2) in dead cottontail rabbits submitted from Garfield, and Saguache counties earlier in the month. CPW has had ongoing surveillance for the disease throughout the state since it was identified in April of 2020.[Read More…]
Obituary: Ann Cogswell Caldwell
July 17, 1941 ~ March 26, 2021 Ann Cogswell Caldwell passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on to greener pastures after 79 years of a full, joyful and wonderful life. Ann was born on July 17, 1941, to Dr. and Mrs. Wilton Cogswell Jr. and grew up with her five[Read More…]
Death Notice: Anthony Leonard Weiss
July 21, 1943 ~ March 24, 2021 A celebration of his life will be held in the spring or summer.
Murder of Weld County resident with Meeker connection solved after 41 years
MEEKER | A 41-year old “cold case” in Weld County with a Meeker connection has been solved, thanks to DNA evidence. Evelyn Kay Jones Day, who went by Kay, was born in Meeker to Eleanor and Jerry Jones. She graduated from Meeker High School in 1968. Eleven years later she[Read More…]
Letter: Current GOP officers should remain neutral
Dear Editor: As a former Rio Blanco County Republican Chair, I strongly recommend that our current county GOP officers remain neutral. Remaining officially neutral at this time is critical for the unity of and trust in our party—especially since one of the officers is closely related to Gary Moyer. Perceived[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: April Fools
A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool. ~ William Shakespeare We’ve been awaiting the opportunity to publish a satire edition on April Fool’s Day for quite some time, and had all sorts of ideas rolling around. As with most fun[Read More…]