RANGELY I The town of Rangely is near completion of the budget for 2011 and will schedule a public hearing Nov. 9 in order to accept the budget and certify the tax levies.
Month: October 2010
Striegel Engineering Center dedicated at CNCC Rangely
RANGELY I Blazing new trails is nothing new for the W.C. Striegel Company. The company specializes in laying pipeline in the rugged and treacherous high country of Colorado and other western states.
Classifieds: October 28, 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
Neenan will double MES warranty
Statement from the Neenan Company in response to a problem with east wall of gym at the new Meeker Elementary School: “Neenan has determined the cause of the movement of Meeker Elementary School’s east gym wall. Neenan under-designed the wall system for the required horizontal pressure, which resulted in unforeseen[Read More…]
Meeker Elementary holds book fair today
MEEKER I The Meeker Elementary School will have its third annual book fair today. The fair, which began Wednesday, will be held during parent-teacher conferences. The second day of the book fair will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Microsoft Windows class offered by CNCC
MEEKER I Learn to make business cards, fliers, newsletters, brochures, etc. using Microsoft Windows. This is a fun class designed for people with a basic understanding of Windows.
Town asks residents to clear the streets
MEEKER I With the arrival of snow, the town of Meeker asks residents to remove everything from the street, such as trailers parked along the curb or in cul-de-sacs, vehicles that are not used all of the time and basketball hoops.
Orphaned mountain lion corralled
MEEKER | It took some doing, but a young mountain lion was corralled Wednesday afternoon near the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds and not far from the new Meeker Elementary School. The lion, estimated to be about six months old, was captured and taken by DOW officials to a wildlife refuge[Read More…]
The County Cubicle: MAN, oh man … what a network
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Obituary: Joyce Thorpe
Joyce Thorpe Died Oct. 11, 2010 Joyce Ellen Thorpe, 86, Fruita, died Oct. 11, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Mrs. Thorpe was a retired women’s employment counselor.
Loose Ends: Dressing for success
One could say that living in the White River Valley requires that one dress for success. This is not the kind of success for which city dwellers strive. It is the ability to outfit oneself capably to deal with the unseasonal weather that seems to appear out of nowhere.
Opinion: Memories of Gene Scritchfield live on two years later
It’s been almost two years since Gene Scritchfield died. His memory, however, lives on. And it always will. As someone wrote to Gene’s wife, Ann Marie, after his death, “Gene’s presence will be felt in those mountains forever.”
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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