January, 2010 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Letter: Groups say thanks for fundraiser support

The Rangely Community Education Association (co-presidents Kathy Thorsby and Madelin Morrill) with the help of the Rangely Student Council (leaders Betty Lopez and Crandal Mergelman/co-presidents Mike Dillon and JC Chumacero)

January 31, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely wrestlers nip Grand Valley

RANGELY I Jeff LeBleu likes where his team is at. “We are peaking at the right time, I think,” said the Rangely wrestling coach. On the heels of winning its own tournament two weeks ago, the Panthers beat Grand Valley in a dual 39-37, though, “They were open in some[Read More…]

January 31, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: A challenge to join stockgrowers assoc.

The year 2010 is going to be the most important election of our lifetimes. Every person needs to become active to get the right people elected this year.

January 31, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Local government took advantage of levy

When our property valuation by the county was received last year I wasn’t overly concerned that the value of our place was increased by 45 percent.

January 31, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Small-town caring shines through again

Once again tragedy has struck this small town we call home. Seems like all we hear or pay attention to are the problems, arguments and disagreements that are the latest topics of conversation in the coffee shops and in the paper.

January 30, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

BMS girls win rematch

RBC I Meeker’s Barone Middle School eighth-graders beat rival Rangely last week for the second time in two weeks. The BMS A team won 54-21, while the B team scrimmaged Rangely. “The girls played well,” said Meeker coach Deb Henderson. “The girls are really starting to understand the system.” Rangely[Read More…]

January 30, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Pioneers CEO resigns after board meeting

MEEKER I Not only is Pioneers Medical Center seeking two new doctors, it will be looking for a new CEO.

January 30, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: You get the Congress that you vote for

James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, 1877: “Now more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress.

January 30, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Monuments to things that matter

One can count the number of monuments in the White River Valley on one hand — unless the various and sundry bronzes honoring cultural traditions count. The two large blocks of granite honoring the soldiers and warriors at Milk Creek honors the memory of both groups.

January 30, 2010 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

4-H Club News: Beef Club

MEEKER | The first meeting of the 4-H Beef Club was held Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Lisa Walsh called the meeting to order. We elected officers: President is Morgan Neilson.

January 29, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely woman subject of IRS criminal inquiry

RANGELY I Sharon Briggs didn’t know who was pounding on her door the morning of Jan. 14. “I had no idea whatsoever,” said Briggs, whose house at 832 E. Main St. was searched by agents of the criminal investigation unit of the Internal Revenue Service.

January 29, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

4-H Club News: Sheep and Goat

MEEKER | The first Sheep and Goat 4-H Club meeting of the year was Jan. 5. To start off, Morgan Neilson called the meeting to order. Taylor Neilson gave last year’s treasurer’s report. Morgan called roll.

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