MEEKER | Despite a temporary toilet paper shortage due to panic buying over the coronavirus pandemic–which is not, as you might guess due to purchasing choices, a stomach bug, but a respiratory illness–Meeker Sanitation District would like to remind residents not to flush any strange objects down the toilet. Anything[Read More…]
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MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES …
Ballots went out this week for the municipal elections. In Meeker, the two candidates hoping to step into the seat Regas Halandras has occupied for the last two terms, along with three incumbent trustees and two challengers, met Friday at the Old West Heritage Culture Center in Meeker for a[Read More…]
Saying goodbye to ‘Officer Friendly’
MEEKER | After 40 distinguished years in law enforcement, Meeker Police Chief Phil Stubblefield will retire on April 2 after three years, almost to the day (April 18, 2017), in that position. While chief of police is one of the great zeniths of law enforcement, Stubblefield’s career has been eclectic[Read More…]
Please join us for a Q&A with Public Health
RBC | Please join us for a remote live stream with RBC Public Health Director Alice Harvey Monday, March 23 for a question and answer session about coronavirus. You can join on Facebook or we will provide a phone number to call if you do not use the platform when[Read More…]
More closures in Colorado as social distancing becomes primary objective
RBC | Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have issued more orders in their attempt to help slow the spread of coronavirus. All Colorado schools will be closed through at least April 17. Meeker School District issued a statement that staff will be working to[Read More…]
Court appearance scheduled? Call first
RBC | The 9th Judicial District is limiting courthouse access at this time due to coronavirus. If you are scheduled for a court appearance, please contact the court before appearing. According to the website, only specific matters concerning public safety will be provided, including: Petitions for temporary civil protection orders and[Read More…]
For parents and guardians: what to do when school is closed
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health released an informational letter addressed to parents in the county this week. The letter address the importance of social distancing practices, offers specific recommendations, contact information and more resources from the Center for Disease Control and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.[Read More…]
RBC Public Health stresses personal responsibility
RBC | Community leaders and stakeholders met virtually on Monday for an update on the coronavirus pandemic. While no positive tests have been reported in Rio Blanco County, as of Tuesday, March 17, eight people had been tested with four negatives and the remaining tests awaiting results. Those who have[Read More…]
Meeker School District officially extends closure to April 17
MEEKER | Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order to suspend school activity until April 17, and Meeker School District has announced they will begin formulating their approach to alternative learning. MSD will also provide school breakfasts and lunches to students in need once the originally-scheduled spring break, which was[Read More…]
Hope blooms
Crocuses are beginning to appear. Hope blooms. Photo courtesy of Pat Daggett
The Great Big List: Cancellations, changes, assistance, updates and where to order take-out
Most recent update 2:03 p.m. Thursday, March 24. BREAKING: Colorado is now under a stay at home order. Please check here for updated instructions on what businesses will be closed or open until at least April 11, and what you can and cannot do while this order is in place.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 12, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Dwight Ryland, accompanied by J.C. Bell of Cripple Creek, and H.H. Hallett of Kansas City, Mo., were passengers on the incoming state Wednesday evening. The two former gentlemen are her to stay for the summer and came in early in order to get[Read More…]
