Author: Special to the Herald Times
Rio Blanco County on Patrol—Aug. 17-Aug. 24
RBC I The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office from Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. through Aug. 24 at 8 a.m.
Meeker Fire District donates $80,000 fire alarm system to Barone school
MEEKER I On Aug. 13, the Meeker Fire District board voted unanimously to donate up to $80,000 to Barone Middle School to cover the cost of an all-new and much-needed fire alarm system.
Help needed in protecting rock art sites
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management seeks volunteers to help protect unique rock art sites at the Canyon Pintado National Historic District on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
List of candidates for MSD board expands
MEEKER I Meeker insurance agent and father of two K-12 Meeker students, Kevin Amack, has now been joined by three additional candidates for the Meeker Board of Education (BOE) four-year terms. Current board member and former band and music instructor Tom Allen, former Meeker High School math teacher Scott Aldridge,[Read More…]
Applications available for Junior College Board election
RANGELY I On Nov. 3, the Rangely Junior College District election will be held, and there will be two seats open on the board of trustees.
RHS Student Council…
BLM seeks county volunteers to help protect rock art sites
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management seeks volunteers to help protect unique rock art sites at the Canyon Pintado National Historic District on Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will install decking on a foot bridge and assist with other trail work. A BLM archaeologist will[Read More…]
Early season hunters warned of horse roundups in western RBC
RBC I Muzzleloader and archery hunters heading to Game Management Unit 21, located south of Rangely and west of Highway 139, are advised that the Bureau of Land Management will conduct excess horse gather operations in the area beginning Sept. 14, coinciding with the start of the early hunting seasons.
Back to school smiles…
MSD superintendent sets new guidelines for gifts, grants, donations
MEEKER I One of the areas identified by new Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle as he took up the reins of the district last month was better, consistent management of financial contributions made to the schools.
Obituary: Carma Faye (Sue) Rouse
Soldotna, Alaska, resident Carma Faye (Sue) Rouse passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna with family present. Private family services will be held at a later date.
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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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