Officially, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For Sandy McKelvey and other volunteers who are involved with Rangely Victim Services, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is every month. Making people aware of domestic violence — and that help is available — is an ongoing, year-round effort.
Month: October 2010
Letter: Grand River board opposes 60, 61, 101
At the July board meeting, the Grand River Hospital District Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution opposing proposed Amendments 60 and 61 as well as Proposition 101. This action was taken after carefully considering the financial impact on the district both now and in the future.
The County Cubicle: New rules for local governments?
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Letter: Funding cuts would hurt people you know
By now, you have probably heard about the consequences of passage of Proposition 101, and Amendments 60, and 61 and their devastating impacts on state and county revenue, jobs and school districts. In case you are still undecided, we want to emphasize that passage of these measures would not only[Read More…]
Letter: Building problems are being addressed
By now, you have likely heard about several issues at the school that have come up recently. I am writing to clarify what these issues are and let you know about the efforts to fix the problems. Hopefully this information will help keep the lines of communication open so the[Read More…]
Meeting to address fraud
RBC I At the request of employers, the Colorado Workforce Center and Colorado Mountain College’s Customized Business Services are hosting a free workshop on “How to detect fraudulent documents,” which will be presented by Steve Turza with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Rangely homecoming activities all week long
RANGELY I This is homecoming week at Rangely Senior High. Students are encouraged to dress in black to show their Panther pride and the community is invited to attend the homecoming events.
Steel company owner charged in felony theft
MEEKER I A three-month investigation led to the arrest of Randall Devaney, 52, who cashed a check from the Meeker Cemetery District for more than $25,000 — partial payment on a metal building — but the materials never arrived.
Four-year-old boy accidentally shoots his younger sister in Dinosaur home Oct. 4
DINOSAUR I A 2-year-old girl who was accidentally shot by her 4-year-old brother is out of the hospital. “She’s been released and is in good condition,” said Lt. K.C. Hume of the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, which is investigating the shooting. “She’s a lucky little girl.” The incident occurred at[Read More…]
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Bresnan Communications. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Budget Host Inn. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
Smithsonian exhibit is coming to Meeker
MEEKER I Fences. Cole Porter sang about them. So did Roy Rogers and Bing Crosby. And more recently, so did Nickel Creek and Willie Nelson. “Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above, Don’t fence me in.
Meeker girls split with league foes last week
MEEKER I For a second week in a row, the Meeker High School varsity volleyball team split matches, played against league opponents. Meeker lost to the West Grand Mustangs in Kremmling last Friday before defeating the Eagles in Paonia the following day.
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/
8 hours ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
5 days ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
6 days ago
