PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For DESIGN-BUILD PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FISHING POND The EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to design and construct a fishing pond within Circle Park, located[Read More…]
Month: August 2018
Classifieds: August 30, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. 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[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 23, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The rainy season closed Monday with one of the heaviest rains seen in these parts since Noah was a sailor. – Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Harp arrived in Meeker last Saturday evening and received a cordial welcome from Mr. Harp’s numerous friends. – About this[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: August 13-19, 2018
Aug. 13-19, 2018
Cribbage Tournament Sunday, Sept. 2
RANGELY | Join us for a cribbage tournament Sunday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Town Hall conference room. $10 per person, double elimination.
Letter: Boots for county clerk and recorder
Dear Editor:
Disaster loans available
RBC | Small nonfarm businesses in Rio Blanco County are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought conditions in Moffat County and neighboring Rio Blanco and Routt counties in Colorado, Daggett[Read More…]
New complaints filed in lawsuit over pipeline leak in Piceance Basin
RBC | Attorneys for the Bishop Ranch on East Stewart Gulch in the Piceance Basin have filed a second amended complaint against Encana related to the $5 million lawsuit for property damage and destruction from a pipeline leak. Documentation from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission indicate that the leak,[Read More…]
RDA discusses AGNC, housing, shooting range
RANGELY I AGNC Support The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado are developing a comprehensive economic development strategy. One of the purposes of the strategy would be to allow Rangely to access federal grants that they currently do not qualify for because the median household income and employment levels are too[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum picnic Aug. 31
RANGELY | Rangely Outdoor Museum invites you to the second annual Old Timers’ and Alumni Picnic Aug. 31 from 4-8 p.m. at the East End Park by the Rangely Outdoor Museum. Tickets are $15 each and include a catered dinner. Ken Bailey will do a presentation entitled “School Days and[Read More…]
Letter: Sprod family says thanks
Dear Editor: The family of Angela Sprod is thankful for the care and concern shown with her passing. We are especially thankful that Angela could spend her last months in Meeker and we appreciate the kind, thoughtful and professional care she received at Pioneers Medical Center. Sincerely, The Sprod Family[Read More…]
New fire truck for Dinosaur
DINOSAUR | Acting Dinosaur National Monument Superintendent Patrick Walsh and Fire Management Officer Steve Heppner announced the donation of an excess fire engine from the monument to the Town of Dinosaur. The transfer was conducted on Friday, Aug. 17 when Artesia Fire Chief Troy Zufelt received the truck. The donated fire[Read More…]
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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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