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Celebrating Septemberfest

Rangely celebrated Septemberfest and its 75th anniversary in style this past weekend, with all sorts of events including a bike rally, open houses at The TANK and Rangely Automotive Museum, a parade, a ball drop, rib cook off, inflatables, numerous events in the park including a rib and chili cookoff[Read More…]

September 11, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Proposed congressional redistricting map splits CD3

RBC I Following each 10-year census, congressional districts are redrawn so that each district represents an equal population. Last week, Colorado’s independent redistricting commission released a new map with proposed changes to the current congressional districts. The state currently has seven districts. An eighth district has been proposed on the[Read More…]

September 9, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Brewery dreams become reality for Borchard brothers

RBC I Crafted in-house with 14 varieties of locally grown hops, the beers on tap at Meeker’s newest social destination, “the brewery,” is a big hit with locals and visitors alike according to owners Kevin and Kristofer Borchard. “We’ve done really well for the first week, [we] sold just over[Read More…]

September 2, 2021 by Lucas Turner 1 comment

The long haul

RANGELY I Thanksgiving dinner preparations were underway last November when Rangely’s Wendi Gillard noticed she couldn’t smell the homemade cranberry sauce simmering on the stove or the turkey roasting in the oven. Or anything else. Gillard thought maybe she was just used to the cooking smells from being in the[Read More…]

September 1, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

CPW’s annual Take a Friend Hunting Contest returns

RBC I For the third consecutive year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging hunters to take a friend hunting. As a reward for hunters sharing their expertise and love of hunting, CPW has created a contest for mentors who take the time to pass on their knowledge, with prizes for[Read More…]

August 30, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

COWBOY POETRY …

Trappers Lake Lodge held its first annual Cowboy Gathering on the Mountain July 30. The event was a success despite a downpour. Attendees enjoyed music and poetry from performers including Caitlyn Taussig.

August 26, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

BREW NEWS …

Smoking River Brewing Co. officially opened to the public this week, and there’s something for every palate with six different varieties of beer on tap, with more to come. All of the brews are made in-house with locally grown hops. Check out Smoking River Brewing Co. at their 101 E.[Read More…]

August 25, 2021 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Grand re-opening for Country Raised store Aug. 27

Jeremy and Cherlynn Muxlow are the new owners MEEKER | When former Meeker resident Makala Barton opened Country Raised — a boutique retail shop specializing in rustic home decor and furnishings — the store quickly became a community favorite with a loyal following. Barton sold the store to Samantha Lopez[Read More…]

August 25, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

COUNTY BEAT: August 17 meeting

RBC I It was another busy Tuesday for Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners this week, starting early in the morning with work sessions. The board also held a regular meeting and hosted an Interagency Meeting in the afternoon. Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering and Engineer Jocelyn Mueller updated the[Read More…]

August 20, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

State of the River Part 4: Elk Creek Ranch develops best management practices for river health

RBC | “We care greatly about the river, and the entire valley. We feel like we’re good stewards of it,” said Brett Harvey, manager of Elk Creek Ranch (ECR) last week when discussing the health of the White River, and the persistent algae blooms of the last seven years. Having[Read More…]

August 18, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

A FABULOUS CENTENNIAL FAIR

Months of hard work and preparation paid off during the 100th annual Rio Blanco County fair last week. KIM EKSTROM/NIKI TURNER PHOTOS

August 12, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

AGNC hosts final eco devo planning meeting

Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) last week hosted its final strategy/planning meeting for the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The meeting covered data about the existing economic situation in the northwest Colorado region and reviewed implementation strategies for economic development and resilience over the next 10-20 years. Attendees[Read More…]

August 9, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled