Dear Editor: The Trump administration recently announced its proposed rollback and rewrite of our bedrock environmental protection law, the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Colorado Wild Public Lands (COWPL) would like to encourage the community to learn more and take action regarding the importance of maintaining NEPA in its current[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: February 6, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Rev. Ostenson turned teamster this week and went to Buford and brought back a load of lumber to be used in the finishing work now being done in St. James church. – Simp Harp has bought the Meeker stables and will take possession[Read More…]
Nieslanik named to President’s List at Gonzaga
MEEKER | Samuel Nieslanik of Meeker has been named to the President’s List at Gonzaga University for fall semester 2019. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed.
Guest Column: CNCC aviation program a huge success
RBC | In this month’s column I wanted to brag a bit about our aviation program. It has been a big part of Colorado Northwestern Community College for more than 50 years and the aviation flight program has been one of our most successful programs at CNCC. Its success is[Read More…]
BLM assessing small parcels in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking comment on a proposal to segregate six parcels of public land, totaling 400 acres in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws. During the segregation period, the BLM[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Pete and Repeat
I’m sure you’ve heard the joke in some variation: Pete and Repeat sat on a fence. Pete fell off. Who’s left? Repeat. Pete and Repeat sat on a fence… It was more entertaining before I realized it’s a history lesson. An outbreak of influenza, hope that new government regulation would[Read More…]
It’s Showtime Livestock Club meeting report
RBC | In January the It’s Showtime livestock club members attended their second meeting for the current 4-H year. The meeting was kicked off with a fun game of Four Corners. Hadley Franklin gave the secretary’s report from the last meeting followed by Montey Franklin’s treasurer’s report. After the reports[Read More…]
Rangely Board hears road maintenance concerns
RBC | The Town of Rangely Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Petitions and Public Input Citizen René Harden addressed the board about the condition of the town’s roads, stating, “I wonder why the roads haven’t been kept up this year like they had in the past? I[Read More…]
ESEA Award …
Meeker Elementary School (MES) was honored by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) last week and received a $10,000 check for being selected as a National ESEA Distinguished School. Out of 750 eligible Colorado schools, only two were selected for the award. MES closed the achievement gaps in both English[Read More…]
Attorney general announces $500K grant for new cybersecurity degree program at CNCC
RBC | Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that the Colorado Department of Law will award $500,000 over three years to Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) to start a cybersecurity degree program. The grant will be used to hire a cybersecurity program director, hire a cybersecurity instructor, and purchase necessary[Read More…]
River plans …
Scott Robertson, Wade Cox, and Tim Winkler ranked the importance of water quality, water quantity, infrastructure, riparian and other issues during a White River Planning Stakeholder Meeting in Rangely on Jan. 29. ROXIE FROMANG photo
Senior discounts on CNCC Community Ed programs
Did you know? Meeker seniors, aged 62 and older, receive 50 percent off most classes due to a grant from the Fairfield Foundation. To see a complete list of community education classes and to register visit cncc.edu/communityed or call 970-824-1109.
