The bodies of two elk were discovered with their antlers tangled together in Chase Draw, where Tim and Mary Meinen were looking for cephalopod and clam fossils in 2007. The Meinens contacted the Division of Wildlife, which commented, “nice find.” The couple had Antler Taxidermy in Meeker complete the shoulder[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter to the Editor: Thank you
Dear Editor: The families of Cynthia L Blanco wish to thank the people of Rangely and others for all their hospitality, thoughts and prayers during our time of loss.
Sunshine week celebrates public
RBC I Sunshine Week is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know.
Letter to the Editor: My two cents
Dear Editor: In reference to fact and myth, Mr. Madison, Moffat, Routt, Garfield, Mesa, Weld counties etc., are working, not like they were but way more than we are. The commissioners should be working on streamlining the process, and it should have been tended to already years ago when we[Read More…]
News Briefs: March 15, 2012
RBC fair board meeting in Rangely Thurs. RANGELY | There will be a fair board meeting in Rangely at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 22 at the Western Annex. Dehydrating class in Meeker March 24 MEEKER | Dehydrating class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 24. For more information, call[Read More…]
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Rangely Racquetball Tournament winners
RANGELY I The 20th Rangely Racquetball Tournament was held March 2-4, directed by Shirley Parsons. Numbers were up from last year with 33 participants from as far as Riverton, Wyo., and Lakewood, Colo.
Doctor shortage in Colorado will blunt effect
RBC I The new health reform law is expected to create 32 million more insured Americans, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The federal government plans to expand Medicaid to low-income adults and subsidize purchases on the health-insurance exchanges when it requires most Americans to carry insurance in 2014.
Antler collectors cautioned to protect wildlife
RBC I Because early spring is an especially stressful time for wildlife, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers are reminding shed antler collectors that pressuring elk and mule deer during this time of the year can create very stressful conditions for big game herds.
Teacher of the month…
Beth Scoggins is the February teacher of the month at Parkview Elementary in Rangely.
Obituary: Dolores A. Cummings
Dolores A. Cummings, 82, of Rangely, Colo., formerly of Paoli, Ind., passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at the Rangely District Hospital in Rangely, Colo.
Young scientists …
Parkview Elementary School teacher Tena Tolley guides Pre-K students in examining the affect vinegar has on an egg compared to water. Students participated in a four-day experiment where many questions and hypotheses were discussed.
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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