Now here’s something we can all agree on: Water is precious … especially in northwest Colorado and the rest of the arid West. And here’s something you may not know: Healthy riparian areas keep water on the land longer to the benefit of wildlife and people. Riparian areas are the[Read More…]
Year: 2009
Yates, Brady announce wedding date
RANGELY | Colleen Yvonne Yates and Jeremy John Brady of Omaha, Neb., are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Colleen, the daughter of Larry and Pam Yates and Guy and Marsha Fish of Chadron, is a 1993 graduate of Chadron High School. She graduated from the University of[Read More…]
Police Blotter: Dec. 4-10
Law encorcement activity for December 4-10, 2009, included:
Drivers extricated after head-on crash
RBC | Two drivers were airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction after being extricated from their vehicles following a near head-on collision Tuesday on County Road 5. Both drivers sustained serious injuries.
Meeker couple celebrates 50th anniversary
MEEKER | Joe and Donna (Seger) Collins were married Sept. 5, 1959, in Simla. They celebrated their 50th anniversary Sept. 5 with friends and family at a dinner in Meeker.
Alternative school helps students to get back on track
MEEKER I It could be called the school of second chances.
Classifieds: December 17, 2009 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
Town cuts capital budget by nearly half a million
RANGELY I Budgeting can be a challenge, but especially in a down economy. “There was a lot more back and forth in terms of getting a balanced budget this year, due to the shortfall, primarily, of severance and federal lease monies we expect to receive,” said Rangely town manager Peter[Read More…]
‘Hooked’ on big-game hunting
Pennsylvania hunter has an outstanding experience hunting elk, deer near Meeker I have heard many times that if a hunter goes into the woods one time in spring turkey season that he will be “hooked” on turkey hunting for the rest of his hunting life. I have hunted turkeys in[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for kindness, whoever you are
(To the anonymous person), your kindness and generosity are appreciated more than words can express. I look forward to the opportunity to pass it on.
Barone rally falls short
MEEKER I After overcoming a 17-point deficit, Meeker’s Barone Middle School almost pulled off the big comeback. But the eighth-graders came up short, losing to Craig 37-35 in last Saturday’s district championship game. “This one did not start well,” said coach Neil Joy.
Panther wrestlers to see lots of action
RANGELY I It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Panther wrestlers. Rangely will have its first home match tonight against Grand Valley, starting at 6. Then, the Panthers will compete at dual team tournaments Friday at Roosevelt, Utah, and Saturday at Mesa State in Grand Junction.