January, 2011 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

George named CNCC president

“This school is so important to the communities and students it serves, it’s something special.” RBC I Before being named president of Colorado Northwestern Community College Jan. 18, Russell George was introduced to faculty, students and members of the Rangely and Craig communities by Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the[Read More…]

January 20, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: January 20, 2011 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]

January 20, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Project impact to be assessed

RBC I The Bureau of Land Management and Western Area Power Administration have issued a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the TransWest Express Transmission (TWE) project — a regional transmission system upgrade that will deliver 3,000 megawatts of clean energy from Wyoming to the[Read More…]

January 19, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Boy Scouts host open house Jan. 26

MEEKER | There will be an open house to introduce more Meeker boys to Boy Scouting. A 50-foot track, provided by the Glenwood Springs Boy Scouts, will be set up for a derby demo.

January 19, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Panthers slay Dragons for first win of season, travel to Soroco

RANGELY I After a loss at home to Plateau Valley last Friday, the Rangely Panther boys’ basketball team picked up their first win of the season and the new year last Saturday in DeBeque, beating the Dragons 82-39.

January 19, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

ERBM Recreation and Parks District cardboard derby results released

MEEKER I The annual Cardboard Derby was held under beautiful blue skies last Saturday, featuring many creative sleds and lots of spectators. Winners are listed below Biggest Dud: Biggest wipeout or fastest to fall apart 6 and under: Tatumn Kennedy 7-12 year old: Alex Murray

January 19, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: James D. Weber, Sr.

James D. Weber, Sr. Feb. 12, 1963 ~ Dec. 25, 2010 James D. Weber, Sr. was born on Feb. 12, 1963, in Craig. He passed away on Dec. 25, 2010, near Maybell. His parents are Milton (Pat) Weber and Bonnie Weber.

January 18, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

2010: The Year in Review

July ~ September • Mike Ehredt’s run across the country — he’s covering one mile in honor of every U.S. Soldier who has died in Iraq — took him through Meeker last weekend. • Doug Pfau and the Meeker School District have officially parted ways. Monday night, the Meeker School[Read More…]

January 18, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

The search is on for Miss Teen Meeker-World

MEEKER I Christina Sacha, the Colorado director for the Miss Teen World pageant system is announcing that the search is on for the new Miss Teen Meeker-World. Once selected, the community representative will then advance on to compete in the Miss Teen Colorado-World Pageant to be held April 30 at[Read More…]

January 18, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lady Panthers whip Plateau Valley Cowboys

RANGELY I “I thought for our first game since Dec. 17, we played well,” Panther girls’ head coach Jimmie Mergelman said of her team’s 51-29 win over Plateau Valley at home last Friday.

January 17, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Business of the week announced

MEEKER | Meeker Chamber of Commerce business of the week is the Meeker Hotel and Cafe. To read its story, please visit www.meekerchamber.com.

January 17, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Elks Park to undergo remodel

RANGELY I This spring the Western Rio Blanco Recreation Center is planning on remodeling the Elks Park in Rangely. A bond passed in 2008 put into place the remodeling of the Recreation Center, as well as a new playground at Elks Park and improvements at the Columbine Golf Course.

January 17, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled