RBC | For nearly half a century, coal powered the blast furnaces of the 1,410-megawatt Comanche Power Generating station in Pueblo, a city of 110,000 in southern Colorado. You can’t miss Comanche, the state’s largest coal-fired power plant; it dominates the flat landscape for 40 miles in each direction, just[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: March 19, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The attention of the public is called to the add of Frederick Ouimet, which appears in this issue. Mr. Ouimet will open a new blacksmithing and wagonmaking shop, half a block west of the old Bergh stand, on Monday. Give him a call.[Read More…]
Sophia’s Soapbox: A brief history of the alternative school
MEEKER | High School is already a confusing time for teens before you add in other factors. A lot of these factors lead to kids not knowing where to go and how to deal with their problems. School can end up making it worse in some cases, and when they[Read More…]
BUY-FLY …
The annual Buy Fly fishing tournament hosted by the White River Community Association was held last weekend. “We had fairly good weather, just a little cold,” said Drenda Forrest. Her husband, Randy, is president of the association. Third place (not pictured) Ty Dunham Team (Ty Dunham, Joby Borquin, Kash Atwood,[Read More…]
Meeker Pop Up Driver License office closed for March and April
MEEKER | In an effort to protect customers and Division of Motor Vehicle team members, the DMV has canceled the Pop Up Driver License events in Meeker on March 19-20 and April 16-17. Currently the DMV plans to host its next Pop Up Driver License Office in Meeker on May[Read More…]
It’s a Way of Life 4H Community Club report
MEEKER | The “It’s a Way of Life” 4-H livestock club held its second business meeting. This club is a community club but mainly for livestock kids who show swine, sheep, goats, cattle, etc.
AWARDS …
The 2019-2020 Meeker Cowboy wrestling team celebrated their year Monday. Receiving awards were, from left to right, Reese Harvey – Most Improved, Trae Kennedy – Most Near Falls and Most Tech Falls, Colby Clatterbaugh – Most Dedicated, Most Takedowns, Most Wins, Ridge Williams – Most Valuable, Dax Sheridan – Most[Read More…]
Use Town’s drop box
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved an ordinance that will allow for electronic participation via telephone or online during emergency situations at the March 17 meeting in response to ongoing uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic. The town is encouraging the public to use the dropbox outside for payments, or[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County COVID-19 update for March 23
RBC | Multiple agencies in the county are working together in preparation for any COVID-19 patients. According to a press release from the county Monday, there are no laboratory-confirmed cases in RBC as of today, but with increased testing and cases in surrounding counties it’s expected RBC will have a[Read More…]
Mind Springs Health offering telehealth services for clients during virus outbreak
RBC | As the residents of Colorado practice social distancing and self-isolation, there is a strong need for direct access to mental health care, as it is imperative to the strength and resiliency of our communities. Alternative mental health therapy that helps ensure those in need of mental health services,[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: March 19, 2020
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER March 9-15, 2020
Q&A with RBC Public Health: option to call in
Update: here is the full livestream: Greetings subscribers, The HT will be hosting a Q&A with RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey tonight at 7 p.m. If you’d like to listen, here are two options: 1. Watch the livestream on the HT Facebook page @heraldtimes1885 2. Call in to the meeting via telephone using the following numbers:[Read More…]
