The news that the start of the school year is delayed due to the problems at the new elementary school building has at least given parents a few more days to round up school supplies. Remember when school never started before Labor Day?
Month: August 2011
Death notice: Betty (Kracht) Cott
RBC I Betty (Kracht) Cott, a long time Rio Blanco County resident, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, of pancreatic cancer.
Emergency loans available for farm losses
RBC | Garfield, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties have been designated as contiguous counties to disaster areas in Utah due to losses caused by flooding that occurred April 18, 2011, through July 16, 2011.
Seelys celebrate 50th anniversary
MEEKER I On Aug. 27, 1961, Jerry Seely and Mary Ann Conrado vowed to “have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish?” Nearly 50 years later everyone attending the July 23[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Apology from Neenan
Dear Editor: I am deeply disappointed and concerned about the structural engineering issues at Meeker Elementary School. I personally apologize to the Meeker community, students and parents for putting you in this position.
Letter to the Editor: A rainbow after the storm
Dear Editor: My wife, Toni, just began working for the Meeker Elementary School.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Transparency
I’ve noticed a few more gray whiskers in my goatee recently. It doesn’t bother me to have them, there are just more of them these days. Maybe it’s because of my age (some of my same-age friends have quite a bit of gray hair) or maybe stress is squeezing the[Read More…]
HOME OF: Richard and Cindy Garner
RANGELY | Richard and Cindy Garner of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees.
Artists invited to show their work Sept. 5
RANGELY | Artists of all ages: Get your art ready to show in the Art Show in Elks Park during Septemberfest, Sept. 5.
Bidding farewell: After 34 years, Paula Padilla retires from WRBM Recreation District
RANGELY I The Western Rio Blanco Recreation Center will never be quite the same after this week.
Obituary: Frederick Willard Noel April 27, 1916 ~ Aug. 18, 2011
Grandpa Willard passed away suddenly at the Rangely Hospital on Aug. 18, 2011. He was 95.
Shooting range schedule
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club Range will be closed Aug. 26 through Sept. 25 and Oct. 13 through Nov. 30 except for sight-in days. Sight-in days will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, Nov. 3-4 and Nov. 15.
Come say hi!
Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
4 days ago
Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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