RBC I As temperatures rise and Coloradans head to the state’s rivers and reservoirs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) remind recreationists to be safe on — and off — the water. Paddleboarders living close to recreational waters must be especially careful when heading out. The spring run-off has started and[Read More…]
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Taking shape…
Construction work continues at Meeker High School, with demolition of certain parts of the building happening this week, and new architectural “bone structure” taking shape in other areas, especially over the new entrance (picture). Workers are taking all necessary precautions due to COVID-19.
Biker gang …
With extra free time on their hands, local kids have been ‘ganging up’ in the best way possible and taking long bike rides around town. In our estimation, there have been more youngsters (and older folks) out enjoying the fresh air than usual. Maybe we’re all tired of staring at[Read More…]
Obituary: Edward L. ‘Sam’ Lippard
Edward “Sam” Lippard passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at his residence in Delta, Colorado. He was just shy of turning 103. A graveside funeral service with Military Honors was held Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Craig Cemetery in Craig, Colorado. Sam was born May 5, 1917, to[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for using common sense
Thanks for using common sense Dear Editor: I want to thank everyone who is using common sense in social distancing and mask wearing. Please remember to use masks carefully and keep them washed. If used improperly, they can be more of a hazard than a help. Thank you to everyone making masks[Read More…]
Warranty Deeds: April 2020
Seller: Christina R and Fletcher R Buckler Buyer: Jennifer Naomi Hernandez Description: 215 E RANGELY AVE, RANGELY Transaction: $145,000 Seller: Juping Johnson Buyer: Miekka Peck Description: 601 E RANGELY AVE, RANGELY Transaction: $99,500 Seller: George L Musselman and Margaret A Evans Buyer: Robert L and Pamela D Bunn Description: 9[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: State budget deficit is unacceptable
Dear Editor: The Colorado budget is $3 billion in the hole and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) posted its “Staff Budget Balancing FY 2020-2021” document, April 11, 2020. Our State Senator Bob Rankin is on the JBC and has signed on to the recommendation to suspend The Homestead Tax Exemption[Read More…]
Guest Column: Celebrate the Spirit of Travel
MEEKER I The nation has celebrated travel and tourism as an economic engine during the first week of May since 1983. Typically the industry gathers to rally, introduces new products, awards front-line workers for the role they play in helping visitors make memories of a lifetime and celebrates accomplishments in[Read More…]
COVID and crime: is there a correlation?
RBC I Like most residents of planet Earth, you’ve probably been feeling a bit off-kilter lately. In the six weeks since COVID-19 locked down the nation, the HT wondered if the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic was translating into actual crimes being committed. To find out if that crazy[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Stranger than fiction
“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.” ~ Mark Twain, “Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World.” If that doesn’t sum up current events, I don’t know what does. From the price of a barrel of oil dropping[Read More…]
MVB reopens lobby
MEEKER | Monday, May 4 all Mountain Valley Bank locations in Hayden, Meeker, Steamboat Springs and Walden, Colorado, reopened their lobbies to customers. All locations will practice social distancing in their facilities and adhere to all State of Colorado guidelines as it relates to financial services industries. Customers are still[Read More…]
Edward Thompson sworn in as new Meeker Police chief
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Listen to this”] Meeker’s new police chief was sworn in Tuesday during the town’s regular board meeting. Chief Edward Thompson takes over for former chief Phil Stubblefield, who was set to retire at the beginning of April but stayed on an extra month due to current events.
