PRESS RELEASE RBC | On the morning of April 2, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) received a report of a possible depredation incident after a landowner in Grand County contacted officers to report a dead calf. CPW wildlife officers quickly responded, conducted a field investigation, and confirmed a wolf-livestock depredation[Read More…]
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CNCC to offer dental hygiene BAS
PRESS RELEASE This January Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) will begin offering a Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) in Dental Hygiene. The BAS in Dental Hygiene is the first ever bachelor’s degree being offered at CNCC which historically has focused on career and technical education programing, two-year associate degrees, and[Read More…]
10(j) rule for wolf management expected to be in place before wolves are released
CPW Press Release RBC | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and draft record of decision to establish an experimental population of gray wolves in Colorado under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act on Sept. 15, 2023, nearly three[Read More…]
White River Alliance roll up sleeves for cleanup
RBC | Volunteers of the White River Alliance recently donated part of a day for another successful effort to pick up trash along the White River, at fishing accesses, around Lake Avery, and in town to the 10th Street bridge. “It’s a simple act to pick up items that others[Read More…]
Colorado Sleep Institute at PMC receives accreditation as AASM A-Step Provider
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Colorado Sleep Institute at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker recently received accreditation from the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), making them the first A-STEP Introductory Course Provider in Colorado. The accreditation process involved a detailed evaluation of The Colorado Sleep Institute’s program, including the[Read More…]
Ice fishing guidelines for anglers
RBC | There probably is no such thing as “safe” ice, but there are some guidelines anglers should consider. In Colorado, ice conditions can vary from lake to lake. Along the Front Range, it is especially important that anglers check ice conditions before heading out because of the region’s notoriously[Read More…]
WREA electric rates to remain stable for 2021
White River Electric is pleased to announce that electric rates will remain stable in 2022 with no rate increase. WREA approved a rate decrease in 2018 for residential members and a decrease in 2019 for large industrial members followed by three years of rate stability. It is no surprise that[Read More…]
River District to host lunch-hour webinar on next-gen agriculture
Join the Colorado River District for a lunch-hour webinar focusing on West Slope agriculture and how the integration of new technologies, strategies and infrastructure upgrades may secure a future for the next generation. The webinar is scheduled for Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. Colorado’s West Slope agriculture is one-of-a-kind. The[Read More…]
Don’t get taken for a ride–research your used car purchase
Colorado State Patrol warns consumers of stolen car scam Finding a used car has become increasingly challenging and with more people looking for a good price online, criminals are finding opportunities to take advantage of innocent people in need on websites like OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, and Craigslist. Within a 60-day[Read More…]
Press release on hostile workplace investigation
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RBC I On July 13, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County authorized the county attorney’s office to contract with Employers Council to conduct an independent investigation into allegations made by six current or former employees of a hostile work[Read More…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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