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

Rangely

Elks recognize veterans

RANGELY | Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907 provided lunch for Rangely veterans at the fifth annual celebration Nov. 20 at the Radino Center. There were 23 attendees. From left, Tom Collins, Paul McCracken, Norm Hall, Carol Jensen, Leland Spence, Don Reed, Ross Alire and Jake Roberts.

November 28, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

BLM replaces interpretive signs in canyon

RANGELY I The Bureau of Land Management’s White River Field Office recently replaced a series of interpretive signs along Canyon Pintado, a popular area south of Rangely, known for its rock art and other cultural sites.

November 27, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Businesses sprucing up improves image

This is the season to be thankful for all we have and we would like to take this time to thank these businesses that have made the extra effort to improve the outside appearance of their businesses. In the past few years, there has been a “Rangely Renaissance” in helping[Read More…]

November 27, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

By the time you’re reading this, you’ll probably be stuffed to the gills with Thanksgiving goodies and contemplating digging into the leftovers. Here’s a thought to consider as you face the coming week. The pilgrims who celebrated the first Thanksgiving didn’t have a mile-long grocery list, and they didn’t have[Read More…]

November 27, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

It’s a disaster!

Members of Meeker Fire and Rescue participated in the Nov. 15 training exercise at Meeker High School. Susan Sammons of Meeker Ambulance participated in a hazardous materials exercise. A radiologic technologist at Pioneers Medical Center, was one of the community volunteers.

November 27, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Deadline for Letters to Santa is Dec. 20

MEEKER I The post office in Meeker is accepting letters to Santa. The letters can be dropped off at mailbox inside the post office customer-service area. Letters to Santa will be accepted until Dec. 20 … in time to be delivered before Christmas. Also, Meeker Giving Tree ornaments are available[Read More…]

November 26, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Drag racer says thank you for the support

My daughter, Marlena, a first-year junior drag racer, would like her sponsors: Alliance Energy (Sam Tolley), The Powder Keg (Mike and Barb) Widner), Budget Host (Ken) and Buck ‘n’ Bull RV Park (Grandpa and Grandma Hames). Ed Miller Rangely

November 26, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Weedwise: Noxious weeds can threaten wildlife, livestock

What makes a weed noxious? Invasive, non-native, competitive, prolific, are terms used to describe weeds.

November 26, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Elementary school work group holds first meeting

MEEKER I Members of the elementary school site work group met last week, in what could be the first of many meetings. “It was good,” Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge said of the Nov. 18 meeting. “But we have a long road ahead, just because of the project and the idea[Read More…]

November 26, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

FNBR agrees to added investment changes

RBC I After completing the conditions of one agreement — at the direction of government regulators — First National Bank of the Rockies has agreed to make further changes. “FNBR has consented to another voluntary agreement with the OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency), whereby the bank has[Read More…]

November 25, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: On Thanksgiving

Many of us remember the first verse of that old Thanksgiving favorite, “Over the river and through the wood, to grandmother’s house we go.” Even if we weren’t traveling long distances to get-together with family, it always conjured up the Thanksgiving holiday traditions. Nowadays, more than a few grandparents are[Read More…]

November 25, 2009 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Marlena Miller enjoys her first drag racing season

Marlena Miller of Rangely participated in the Western Conference Finals in Denver, a junior dragster event only. “She had great time and learned a lot,” said her father, Ed, of her first season racing. Jeremy Ahrens finished ninth with 420 points.

November 25, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled