I have had the misfortune of having to make numerous trips to Meeker over the past several months in order for my son to appear in court. Every time we have been there, I have noticed that we are not the only ones there representing Rangely.
Month: April 2010
Meeker Locals
Is it any coincidence Tax Day and National Stress Awareness Month are both in April? Lots of Americans are coming up short-handed when they finish their income taxes this year. Blame it on the Making Work Pay Credit, a provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Meeker peewees crown seven champs at Craig
MEEKER I Thirty-two peewee wrestlers from Meeker competed in the Craig tournament Saturday and 23 placed in the top four, including seven champions. Brothers Kelton and Casey Turner, Tannen Kennedy, Wyatt Pfau, Jake Shelton, Colton Wille and Cody Nielsen all won their respective brackets.
Rangely opens season
RANGELY I The track season is off and, well, running. Rangely’s boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in their first meet of the season Saturday at Cedaredge. “For many of the athletes, this meet was confirmation that we have a lot of work to do,” said first-year coach Stephanie Kahler.[Read More…]
Conrado joins trustees, along with mayor, two incumbents
Editor’s note: Danny Conrado is the newest member of the Meeker Town Board of Trustees. He will be sworn in April 12, along with returning Trustees Regas Halandras and Rod Gerloff and Mayor Mandi Etheridge.
U.S. Census assistance centers in county
RBC I The U.S. Census has Questionnaire Assistance Centers available to help people who have questions. In Rio Blanco County, a center is located in the Fairfield Community Center in Meeker, the Rangely Town Hall and the Rangely Regional Library.
Rangely rabies clinic scheduled April 17
RANGELY | The rabies clinic will be Saturday, April 17 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rangely Fire Hall (after the health fair). All shots and microchipping will be at reduced prices.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Villa Ranch and Mary K. Krueger. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Chevron. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
A life lost much too early
Heart condition claims life of 16-year-old Lynea Osborne RANGELY I Lynea Osborne was a typical 16-year-old. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, or on the computer. She loved horses. She loved her family. “She was outgoing, she was bubbly, she was just an outgoing person,” said her mother, Rhonda[Read More…]
New faces join town trustees
By JEFF BURKHEAD [email protected] RANGELY I There will be some new faces on the town’s board of trustees, as well as some familiar ones. Paula Davis was elected mayor of Rangely in Tuesday’s mail-in ballot election and Lisa Hatch was voted in as a new trustee. They join incumbents Clayton[Read More…]
Classifieds: April 8, 2010 edition
ANNNOUNCEMENTS 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]
Four seek coroner’s position
Editor’s note: There are four Republican candidates, all from Meeker, for county coroner. A primary election will be held in August, but Saturday’s Republican County Assembly will determine which candidates go forward and in what order their names appear on the ballot. Following are their responses, in alphabetical order, to[Read More…]
Come say hi!
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
3 days ago
Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
4 days ago
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
5 days ago
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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