Dear Editor: Before I make my sigh of relief that the 2013 Rangely High School prom is finally over, I would like to say my last thank you.
MHS to compete at regionals
May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
RBC I Saturday’s track meet at Battle Mountain High School proved to be a success for the Meeker High School Track and Field Team. The girls’ team had numerous athletes who moved into the top 18, putting themselves in position to make the trip to state in two weeks.
Colorado Fishing Atlas now available
May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
RBC I Whether you’re a seasoned angler or you’ve never picked up a rod, finding a place to fish in Colorado has never been easier. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched several new tools for anglers ready to enjoy everything Colorado fishing has to offer.
Letter to the Editor: How about state of Western Colorado?
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dear Editor: In the April 4 edition of the Herald Times, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton pointed out how severance tax dollars are not being distributed as originally planned. To paraphrase what was said, “It seems the large population centers can suck up an unfair amount of the funds because they have the population and, therefore, [...]
A hands-off approach to baby wildlife is best
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RBC I Despite the wintry weather in many parts of the state, spring is here, and with it comes the arrival of baby birds and mammals to Colorado. Now is a good time to remind citizens that newborn wildlife may be found in backyards, along trails or in open spaces, and the best advice is [...]
It’s not too late to join 4-H
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
RBC I It is not too late to sign up for 4-H at this time as there are several clubs still open for enrollment.
Community pride…
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
4-H performed some recent community service by sprucing up the Rangely Animal Shelter and the surrounding area.
Bring food, books to CNCC graduation
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
RANGELY I The Beta Epsilon Tau and Alpha Phi Psi chapters of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Colorado Northwestern Community College are taking part in “Project Graduation “Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.”
County postal carriers to collect food on Saturday
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
RBC I Rangely and Meeker post offices and postal carriers will be collecting non-perishable food on Saturday as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) program to “Stamp Out Hunger.”
Meeker Rec. Center to close for a week
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I The Meeker Recreation Center will be closed for its annual shutdown beginning May 19 and continuing through May 27 in recognition of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume at 5 a.m. on May 28.
Death Notice: Chris Walling
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One memorial service has already been held for Chris Walling, but another will be held today, May 9, in Meeker.
Two residential fires; one an arson?
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I The Meeker Fire and Police departments received two calls of residential fires this past weekend. The first call, located at 637 10th St., came in to Rio Blanco County Dispatch about 4:55 a.m. on Saturday. That call was made by townhouse owner Sharon Purkey, who stated she had
