RBC — Everyone attending the public hearing held by the Rio Blanco County Commissioners on the Rangely campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College Monday was in agreement about the impacts facing the county but not how to pay for them.
Author: Bobby Gutierrez
McPhail uses seven iron to ace No. 7
MEEKER — Joseph McPhail has been playing golf since he was 10 years old, now after only four years of experience, he has accomplished something most golfers will never — make a hole-in-one.
“Staggering” forecasts may lead to increased fees
Rio Blanco County is planning to increase fees on new home, industry construction and development
Torno asked to tend goal for High Country Hellcats
RANGELY — When she is not working her regular job, taking pictures or writing articles for the Herald Times, one might find Kandice Torno all padded up with helmet, face mask and hockey stick, between the pipes, tending goal.
Recreation districts, RDH, elect new board members
RBC — The eastern and western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park Districts and the Rangely District Hospital elected new board members during the May 6 special district elections.
Task force will educate public on community needs
MEEKER — A second meeting to discuss the needs of the community was held April 2 and a decision was made to form a task force.
BMS wrestlers end season
MEEKER — Seven middle school wrestling teams competed in the final tournament of the season last Saturday in Meeker.
Peewee wrestlers open season in Hayden
MEEKER — Twenty-seven peewee wrestlers from Meeker competed in the Hayden tournament last Saturday. The young Cowboys placed 16 in the top four and will compete in Rifle this Saturday. Jake Rowland and T.J. Shelton both won individual titles in their weight classes. James Amick, Caleb Bradford, Tristin Pelloni, Jesus[Read More…]
Police officer put on paid leave after shooting at motel
MEEKER — A Meeker police officer shot and killed a local man during an incident at a local motel March 28.
RBC wrestlers hit mats in Denver
RBC — Wrestlers from Meeker and Rangely spent their last weekend of spring break competing in the Rocky Mountain National tournament in Denver.
RBC begins weight restrictions on roads
RBC — Spring load restrictions of 14,000 pounds per axle have been implemented on Rio Blanco County roads 5, 7 and 21, Dave Morlan, RBC’s director of road and bridge, told county commissioners at Monday’s regular meeting.
Community gathers to hear local infrastructure needs
MEEKER — Almost 100 people attended a community meeting last Wednesday to hear about infrastructure needs in the eastern end of Rio Blanco County.
Come say hi!
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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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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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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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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