October, 2009 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

No opponent means no game, but a win for MHS

MEEKER I The Cowboys won a game without even suiting up. And it was against a school that apparently is no longer, well, a school. Meeker called off its game last Friday against New Direction Academy of Aurora after repeated attempts to contact the online school proved unsuccessful.

October 4, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

In case you didn’t catch it in last week’s paper, it is no longer politically correct (and we are all about being politically correct, if you believe some of our letters to the editor), to refer to Meeker’s claim to historic fame as the “Meeker Massacre.”

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Long-time Rangely superintendent to get memorial

Books were a big part of Bob Mullen’s life, both professionally and personally. So, it’s only fitting that a sculpture — in Mullen’s memory — will be installed in front of the Rangely Regional Library.

October 3, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Rangely Rock Crawlers thank their supporters

The Rangely Rock Crawlers would like to thank the following companies for their support and donations we received for the event:

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Panthers get first win of season over GJ jr. varsity

RANGELY I Tim Galloway learned something about his football team. They won’t quit. Even though the Panthers lost their first three games, and they were behind Friday against Grand Junction High School’s junior varsity, they didn’t fold. “There wasn’t any panic,” said first-year coach Galloway. “The kids were like, OK,[Read More…]

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Letter: Thanks for donations to Rangely Museum

We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped with this the Rangely Museum’s roof project. We are overwhelmed with the support you all have shown.

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Wix trial set for early 2010

MEEKER I John Wix will have his day in court. A trial date was set Friday for March 1-4, 2010, and running through March 8-9, if needed.

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County survey to assess housing

RBC I A year and a half ago, during the energy boom, it was difficult to find housing in Rio Blanco County. Now that the boom is over, housing is more available. But the county and both towns are still interested in trying to get a better idea of the[Read More…]

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Williams’ Willow Creek plant at full power

RBC I Williams announced that the 450-million-cubic-feet-per-day (MMcfd) Willow Creek natural gas processing plant in western Colorado’s Piceance Basin has achieved full processing operations. The plant began operations on Aug. 7.

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Rangely

Rangely District Hospital lists steps in staying healthy this year

Staying healthy is an important part of living a full and active life. As we head into the 2009 influenza season, staying healthy becomes even more important. There are things you can do to keep yourself healthy during this time of year. Let’s discuss a few.

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Letter to the Editor: No name-calling among protestors

I would like to take this opportunity to respond to Michelle Hale’s letter to the editor. Ms. Hale, I am one of those parents you have accused of being a racist. I can assure you my reasons for keeping my children out of the address had nothing to do with[Read More…]

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