The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Wish we could get up a railway scare — or a dog fight — every week so we’d have something to fill the local column with. – County Clerk Walbridge has been doing a real brisk business in recording projected railway right-of-way papers[Read More…]
Latest News
Dollar General developer interested in Rangely parcels
RANGELY | On Tuesday, Jan. 14 the Town of Rangely Board of Trustees met and discussed the following items. Public Hearings A public hearing was scheduled regarding a request for Sewer Easement Vacation on the parcel located at 226 E. Main St. (the former Heritage Building Center lots), and creation[Read More…]
Hoops for Charity results
RBC | ERBM Recreation and Park Districted hosted the 10th annual Hoops for Charity 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Jan. 2 with six teams vying for top honors. The following are the winners of this year’s event. The teams chose the following charities to donate their winnings: HopeWest, Meeker Animal Shelter,[Read More…]
It’s National Radon Action Month
RBC | Colorado has a radon problem — 50% of Colorado homes have unhealthy radon levels compared with 6% of homes across the rest of the nation. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless gas that decays into radioactive particles and increases the risk of lung cancer for those[Read More…]
Body armor donated to Rio Blanco County K9 Remmy
RBC | Rio Blanco County K9 Remmy will receive a bullet and stab protective vest this spring thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Remmy’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”[Read More…]
Guest Column: Should a water management plan be developed for the White River?
RBC | The State of Colorado adopted the Colorado Water Plan in 2016. The Plan proposes to create a water management roadmap to achieve a productive economy, vibrant and sustainable cities, productive agriculture, a strong environment and a robust recreation industry. Specific to protecting and enhancing stream flows, the plan[Read More…]
Letter: Wolves deserve better
Dear Editor: Wolves are magnificent animals, and have a place in nature, but the real question is, “Is it our place to interfere with their natural migration into Colorado or should we impose human desires on nature by forcing them into Colorado?” Multiple times, state wildlife experts including Colorado Parks[Read More…]
Board of Health annual meeting
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey facilitated the annual meeting of the RBC Board of Health. The board of health, required by state statute, acts in an advisory capacity to the public health department. Harvey shared a letter from former Meeker resident Vanessa Martin Breedlove who[Read More…]
WINTERFEST ROYALTY …
Dylan LeBleu and Hannah Wilkie are the 2020 Winterfest King and Queen. Matt Scoggins photo
Obituary: James C. Byrd
James C. Byrd Dec. 16, 1946 ~ Jan. 17, 2020 James C. Byrd, affectionately known as JByrd, passed away on Jan. 17, 2020, in Meeker, Colorado, after a long battle with cancer. JByrd was born on Dec. 16, 1946, in Leesburg, Missouri, to James Cordell Byrd and Agnes Byrd King.[Read More…]
Second annual White River Water Expo draws 100+
RBC | Approximately 115 people attended the White River Water Expo and White River Conservation District’s second annual meeting on Jan. 17 in Meeker. White River Conservation District President Marc Etchart said, “We appreciate everyone that took time to attend the second annual Water Expo to learn more about the water[Read More…]
Letter: Three rules
Dear Editor: There are three rules for good communication: Have something to say: State your position. Say it: Give the facts, data, supporting points in 200 words or less. Shut up: Rambling on destroys credibility. Elaine Jordan Meeker
