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

Cody Pfau named All-American wrestler

MEEKER I Cody Pfau recently became a high school All-American after placing third in the Junior National Tournament in Fargo, N.D., last weekend.

July 29, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times 2 comments

County

Three commission candidates address oil and gas forum

By JEFF BURKHEAD [email protected] RBC I They may not have a vote personally, but the companies they represent have a vested interest in whoever wins the election for county commissioner.

July 29, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: July 29, 2010 edition

ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]

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

Preparations under way for construction

RANGELY I No dirt has been moved yet. There are no workers on the job site. But there’s plenty going on behind the scenes with the new Rangely District Hospital. Voters in May approved a bond election to fund construction of the $38.7 million facility.

July 28, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Changes at FNBR

MEEKER | Todd Young, who has been the manager of the Meeker branch of First National Bank of the Rockies, has been appointed senior vice president, retail banking-northern region.

July 28, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Sliders win Northwest Region championship

MEEKER I The Meeker Sliders 8-10-year-old softball team brought home the championship. This group of 10 girls traveled to Aspen last Saturday to compete in a tournament for the Northwest Region. The Meeker team first faced off against Parachute, which had beat the Sliders in the beginning of the season.

July 28, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New Arrival: Kaiden Blaz Rayburn

RANGELY | Proud parents Xanne Rowley and Keith Rayburn of Grand Junction would like to announce the arrival of Kaiden Blaz Rayburn born June 13, 2010. Kaiden was 7 pounds, 15.9 ounces and 20 inches tall at birth. Proud grandparents are Mark and Milly Archuleta of Rangely, Tony Rowley of[Read More…]

July 28, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Watt wins Lischke tournament

MEEKER I After a six-year hiatus, the Lischke Memorial golf tournament was played again at Meeker Golf Course and local golfers fared well. Meeker’s defending men’s club champion proved he was still the best golfer in town, winning the championship flight of the two-day event with a gross score of[Read More…]

July 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Robert Dee Owens

Robert Dee Owens died on Friday, July 9, 2010, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 77. Dee was born on Oct. 20, 1932, in Greeley County, Kan., the son of Edward J. and Mable (Brewer) Owens. He was raised in Kansas and near Monument, Colo., where he[Read More…]

July 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Of house and home …

“Do you know of any place to rent in town?” the woman asked the grandmother pushing a toddler in a swing. “Well, depends on what you are looking for.” She paused as if to ponder the woman’s dilemma. “Lots of houses for sale, but I don’t know of any to[Read More…]

July 27, 2010 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

It’s been a rough week for hometown girl Lori (Smith) McInnis and her husband, gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis. In the wake of allegations of plagiarism, McInnis has agreed to return the $300,000 he received for articles written for a non-profit group. Opponents for the governor’s race are demanding he step[Read More…]

July 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely scores 16 unanswered runs to win

RANGELY I County rivals. Championship game. It doesn’t getting any better than this. Unless you’re Rangely. The team from the west end of the county run-ruled its county rival from the east end 18-8 Friday night in the 13-15-year-old Northwest League baseball championship.

July 26, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled