Growing up in Meeker in the ‘70s, I always looked forward to winter because it was a great time for outdoor activities. In those days, snowmobiles were just becoming popular, but were still a little financially “out of reach” for many of us. As a result, we had to come[Read More…]
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Water court trial for Wolf Creek project starts Jan. 4
RBC | As its trial date in water court approaches, hundreds of pages of depositions obtained by Aspen Journalism reveal state engineers’ sticking points regarding a proposed reservoir project they oppose in northwest Colorado. Over a few days in November, state attorneys subpoenaed and interviewed several expert witnesses and the[Read More…]
The Splotch: In a rural Eastern Plains community plagued by drought, stigma won’t be easy to overcome
EADS | “The Splotch,” as some here call the brown mark on the map they check weekly, is the color of scorched earth. Here in Kiowa County, farmers have always relied on whatever moisture happens to fall from the sky rather than on irrigation. In August, this 1,300-person community bordering[Read More…]
One Good Thing: What kept you going during a year like no other?
RBC | We’ve been through enough old Heralds to know this year was a real doozy, but for our annual year in review we flipped the script and asked our readers one good thing that happened to them during 2020. Here are the responses we received. For years I have[Read More…]
Koley Borchard Q and A: “I wanted to serve.”
MEEKER | Q: What were you doing the specific moment you decided to join the military? (Whose house, where were you sitting? Who was with you?) A: I actually considered joining the military on two separate occasions. The first time, I had just returned home from living in South America[Read More…]
A veteran’s vision becomes reality
By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Some 100 people showed up at the VFW/Lion’s Club building throughout Christmas Day to enjoy a free meal and companionship at what is hoped to be the first annual such get together for those who are alone on that day.[Read More…]
More attention needs to be paid to predator problem
RBC | Led by President Angelo “Butch” Theos, the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers (RBCWG) held their annual predator control program review on Dec. 15. According to RBCWG secretary-treasurer, Connie Theos, this event is intended to consider the financing and efficacy of their predator control program including the determination of[Read More…]
Colorado Centennial Farms dot Rio Blanco County landscape
RBC | Before the oil and gas boom, before the coal mine and soda plant, Rio Blanco County was made up of pioneering ranchers. More than 100 years ago many of these cowboys settled into the area, some digging in for the long haul. Over time many of the ranches[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber’s annual Crab Crack another success (PHOTOS)
Courtesy Photos RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce would like to offer a big thank you to Bill Hume of Nichols Store for picking up, storing and helping to clean all those pounds of crab. Thank you also to the individuals and businesses who donated items for the[Read More…]
Rangely girl, age 8, will compete at the National Braille Challenge in L.A.
RANGELY I Sometimes, when a place is familiar enough, she navigates it by feel. Like the Rangely Recreation Center, where she took swimming lessons from Miss Camilla and Miss Natalie. Or True Value, where Uncle Rodger and Aunt Debbie work. She’s been attending Storytime at the Rangely Library since she[Read More…]
The Oldland Ranch: Work never ends for family members
MEEKER | Every now and then an opportunity comes along that rejuvenates the idea that the West is still alive and that there remains a way to make a living in the cattle business.
The Storyteller: Kay Bivens
MEEKER I It is probably common practice to take for granted all that our educators do. In our unfortunate situation with our school this last year, amazing people stepped up to make things happen for the good of the children. One of those educators is school librarian Kay Bivens. With[Read More…]
