PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The White River National Forest is seeking public comments on a proposed wildlife habitat improvement project that would treat up to 14,121 acres of National Forest System lands in the Blanco Ranger District southeast of Meeker over the next 15 to 20 years. The Southwest Blanco[Read More…]
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Winter travel season begins on the White River Nat’l Forest
The White River National Forest winter travel season is underway. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White River National Forest[Read More…]
Innovative collaboration leads to new South Fork bridge
MEEKER | The White River National Forest has a new bridge across the South Fork, made possible by a unique collaboration between the US Air Force Academy, the US Forest Service and Rio Blanco County. “This is my pride and joy,” said Greg Rosenmerkel, project lead. Rosenmerkel was a civil[Read More…]
Logging operations resume on Buford-New Castle Road
MEEKER | Logging operations have resumed along the Buford-New Castle Road (NFSR 245) to increase aspen stands across the landscape and improve road safety. The public should expect to encounter logging operations and traffic along length of the road through National Forest System lands Monday through Friday. Operations are expected[Read More…]
The economic driver in the forest next door
A new report indicates that the White River National Forest directly and indirectly generates 22,230 jobs and produces a $1.59-billion contribution to the economy of central Colorado. The U.S. Forest Service recently released a report looking at the economic contributions of about 70 national forests and grasslands around the West.[Read More…]
Applications now open for 200+ White River forest summer jobs
The time to apply for more than 200 temporary positions for the 2023 summer season on the White River National Forest begins Thursday, Sept. 29. The application period runs Sept. 29-Oct. 6 for temporary 2022 summer seasonal positions on the White River National Forest and other locations in the[Read More…]
Connecting kids with conservation efforts
Every year, the fifth grade Meeker Elementary School class takes a field trip to Trappers Lake. Staff members of the U.S. Forest Service Blanco Ranger District (BRD) coordinate with teachers to interact with students and share their knowledge of the “Cradle of Wilderness,” its many wonders, and how to best[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: APRIL 7 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Hugus & Co have just received the largest invoice of shoes ever bought here. • While the late blizzard touched us gently here it was not so considerate with other portions of Colorado, as travelers arriving during the last few days say it[Read More…]
Winter travel season underway in Natl. Forest
The White River National Forest winter travel season is underway. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White River National Forest[Read More…]
Apply for White River Nat’l Forest summer jobs
The time to apply for more than 150 temporary positions for the 2022 summer season on the White River National Forest is quickly approaching. The application period runs Nov. 5-12 for temporary 2022 summer seasonal positions on the forest, including positions in customer service, recreation, wilderness, trails, wildland firefighting,[Read More…]
White River National Forest to offer more than 160 temporary summer jobs
RBC | The time to apply for more than 160 temporary positions for the 2021 season on the White River National Forest is quickly approaching. Temporary wildland fire positions are open for applications now through Nov. 27, while the application period for a large variety of non-fire jobs including resource,[Read More…]
White River National Forest to lift fire restrictions over most of Forest
RBC | Beginning Friday, most ranger districts on the White River National Forest will lift fire restrictions. The Aspen-Sopris, Blanco, Eagle-Holy Cross, and Rifle ranger districts are lifting restrictions Friday as fire danger has decreased with the recent snow. The Dillon Ranger District is coordinating with Summit County and will[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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