A record-setting 703-pound black bear killed north of Meeker is igniting a controversy. According to the Huffington Post, the fact Richard Kendall, a hunter from Craig, crawled into the hibernating bear’s cave for the kill has the DOW considering changes to the rules regarding bear hunting. Is it fair to[Read More…]
Month: December 2010
Casto twins are an excellent example of Horizons benefits
RANGELY I When Brad and Michelle Casto were married in 2003, they were happy and carefree, with no one but each other to care for. In February 2005 the couple bought NAPA in Rangely and began planning a family.
Classifieds: December 23, 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]
Farewell to Dr. Boyd at CNCC Jan. 5
RANGELY I The CNCC faculty and staff would like to invite everyone to join them in bidding a fond farewell to Dr. John Boyd on the Rangely campus, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at noon in the Bronco Cafe.
CNCC registration open for spring classes
MEEKER I Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in early January are open for registration. Spring schedules were mailed mid-December to area residents. Several academic as well as community interest classes are available.
Rangely Elks Hoop Shoot set for Jan. 7
RANGELY I The Elks Hoop Shoot originally scheduled for Dec. 16 has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Time and place to be announced.
Official opening…
Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Smithsonian exhibit “Between Fences” at the White River Museum last Saturday. The exhibit will be on display until the end of February.
Looking for luck…
The Elks Lodge in Rangely had their final Bingo night of 2010 on Monday with a packed room of 144 people. With the fundraiser becoming such a big success, the final pot of the night was $950 split among winners Kim LeBleu, Marilyn Ormsbee and Kendra Day.
Letter: Make sure access to mailbox is clear
Winter storms and cold, snow and ice are here, making it more challenging for letter carriers to deliver your mail. We’re in your neighborhood six days a week in every kind of weather. When snow stacks up, it’s an extra challenge. We’re up to it but we could use your[Read More…]
Up and down el Rio Blanco: We all make mistakes …
A few years ago, I don’t remember how many or what time of day or night it was, but I was surfing channels when I came across a man speaking. I don’t remember his name, who he was associated with, what or if he was selling something. I like using[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The bridge across the White River below town is now finished and open to the traffic. The cost was $5,000. • By Jan. 1, Denver will be illuminated with the latest improved Edison incandescent electric light.
Panthers shut out in Shootout
RANGELY I “We had a tough matchup right out of the gate,” Rangely boys’ basketball coach Eric Hejl said of the first round of the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. The Rangely boys’ team opened the season against the 3A Grand Valley Cardinals and lost 53-28.
Come say hi!
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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