January, 2011 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado - Part 3

Month: January 2011

Rangely Jr./Sr. High School canned food drive

RANGELY I The Rangely Jr/ Sr High School ended the first semester with some Christmas spirit. The Rangely Student Council hosted a school-wide canned food drive to collect non-perishables for the food bank. Every class from sixth to 12th grade was encouraged to help support their class and the community[Read More…]

January 25, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC girls play into overtime

RBC I Both Rio Blanco County girls’ basketball teams came into their Tuesday matchup with two wins from the week before. Rangely played in Oak Creek last Friday and defeated the Soroco Rams 55-43 before taking on Fruita’s JV in Fruita and winning 52-35. Meeker pounded Plateau Valley 61-20 last[Read More…]

January 25, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: Attn: RBC taxpayers

Rio Blanco County taxpayers will soon be receiving their 2010 tax notices from the Rio Blanco County Treasurer. Property values in the county will remain approximately the same as last year unless you had new construction, demolished property, etc.

January 25, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Warranty Deeds

DECEMBER 2010 TRANSACTIONS Seller: US Bank NA Trustee Structured Asset Corporation Trust 2007-EQ1 Buyer: Deloy and Katelin Cook Description: Subdivision: Town of Meeker Lot: 6 Block: 88 1060 Park Ave. Transaction Price: $85,000

January 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

XCountry trail in good shape

RBC I In cooperation with the local Forest Service, a 2.4 mile cross country ski trail has been groomed by volunteers with a twin track set on the left and a skate lane on the right to East Marvine Campground. There is also an additional .25 mile twin track set[Read More…]

January 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

VA urges veterans to sign up for direct deposits

RBC I The Department of the Treasury announced a new rule that will extend the safety and convenience of electronic payments to millions of Americans and phase out paper checks for federal benefits by March 1, 2013. Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urge Veterans to sign up[Read More…]

January 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cowboys dominate Eagles

MHS pours it on in 4th quarter against Plateau Valley MEEKER I It wasn’t the O.K. Corral, but it was a match-up of cowboys vs. cowboys this past weekend as the Meeker Cowboys traveled to Collbran Friday to take on the number five ranked team in 1A, the Plateau Valley[Read More…]

January 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Too many wild horses and burros? It’s a myth

Considering the debates, confusion, and misconceptions revolving around BLM’s Wild Horse Management, I would like to share my knowledge on this issue after extensive reading and research. I would like to thank the Animal Welfare Institute for their permission as a resource for the following myths and facts.

January 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Gas prices: Why so high?

On Jan. 5, 2011, I went to a local station and a 10 cent increase! Where do they justify this? When the price per barrel goes down, we are lucky to see a penny decrease a week but they all sure do spike the price when the oil goes up.[Read More…]

January 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Todd Wesley Offerle

Todd Wesley Offerle Oct. 26, 1955 ~ Jan. 9, 2011 Todd Wesley Offerle, 55, of Bloomfield passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at San Juan Regional. He had an infection that went to his heart. He was born in Meeker, Colo. Oct. 26, 1955, to Bob and Vonnie Offerle.

January 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Wild Game dinner

RANGELY I The second annual Spartan Times Wild Game Dinner will be held in the CNCC Colorado Room Feb. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy exotic meats: Goose, antelope, deer elk, mountain lion, bear, bighorn sheep and oryx.

January 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Barlow wins Panther tourney

Named outstanding wrestler RBC I Rangely senior Cole Barlow won the 152-pound bracket of the Panther wrestling tournament last Saturday in his hometown and was voted the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament by attending coaches. Meeker junior Justin Hardy won the 171-pound class.

January 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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