MEEKER | “I wasn’t born yesterday, you know.” Each time I hear someone say these words or a facsimile, I want to say, “I know, you keep telling us that!” However, I restrain myself. These days when I hear people use such an old folksy expression that asserts the rest[Read More…]
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PRESIDENT’S LIST
2020 Rangely High School graduate and CHSAA Track and Field standout Hannah Wilkie was placed on the President’s List at Chadron State College in Chadron Nebraska for the fall semester by President Randy Rhine. The President’s list requires a minimum of a 4.0 semester grade point average earned as a[Read More…]
To avoid bear encounters, dispose of trash properly
RBC | One-third of all bear reports in Colorado last year have been traced back to having trash involved as an attractant. Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 4,943 bear reports in 2020 and 1,661 (33.6 percent) had trash documented. Trash is not the only problem leading to human-bear conflicts. Bird[Read More…]
New website for job seekers
RBC | The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced a three-week campaign to help Colorado’s unemployed workers return to work with virtual hiring events, workshops, job search support and more. Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on Colorado’s workforce, with more than 270,000 people receiving unemployment benefits. This[Read More…]
Lost hiker rescued
RBC | At approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received notification of a 52-year-old female that had gone hiking away from her car and could not find her way back. She had water and supplies, however she was cold and needed[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER: The White River Algae Study Update
A White River Algae Study Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting met again in January where they heard more information from USGS and additional researchers. All TAG meeting notes and presentations are available on the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ website. USGS presented information on the algal taxonomy, synoptic[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Feb 11, 2021
Something positive Dear Editor: I am a fresh college graduate and a long-time resident of Rangely, Colorado. In fact, I grew up in Rangely and have put my heart and soul into the community and school district, which I can honestly say I love. I would like to point out[Read More…]
Lifeguard of the Month …
Hannah Grumley is the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s January Lifeguard of the Month. Grumley left Glenwood Springs, Colorado, three years ago to attend CNCC for dental hygiene. She has worked for the district for two years. “She is reliable, dependable, hardworking, and is always willing to[Read More…]
Panthers lose one on the road, one at home
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers kicked off their second week of the season with a tough game against Vail Christian. The boys fought to stay close in the first half but struggled to finish at the basket, making half their points at the free-throw line. Coming out of halftime Rangely[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: February 12, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Simp Harp has secured the mail contract for summer service from New Castle to Marvine Lodge and will run a line of fast passenger coaches in connection with same. Mediocrity wages incessant warfare against superior ones. Patronage solicited at City Restaurant. Meals at all hours.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Those Sunshine Laws again
My kitchen is always open to friends. ~ Dr. Hannibal Lecter If you missed it, which many likely did, there was a “special meeting” of the Board of Commissioners Tuesday. It was an executive session of the board called for the purpose of conferencing “with the Rio Blanco County Attorney,[Read More…]
Wendll’s new addition
MEEKER | Wendll’s Coffee Shop has been an evolving local business for more than a decade. What started out as a retail and shipping business on Main Street turned into a coffee shop in 2008. From there it has grown into what owners Bobby and Wendy Gutierrez have been envisioning[Read More…]
