January, 2012 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Parkview students of the month

The January students of the month at Parkview Elementary are Kevin Wren and Kiley Goshe.

January 31, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Panthers drop two

RANGELY I It was a good defensive game but Panther coach Eric Hejl attributed poor shooting in his team’s loss to the West Grand Mustangs and a “meltdown” in the third quarter for the loss against the Meeker Cowboys last Saturday in Rangely.

January 31, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Senior exemption

Dear Editor: The Colorado Constitution establishes a property tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled veterans. For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 in actual value of the primary residence is exempted from property tax.

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Home of: Gerald and Nancy Ahrens

RANGELY | Gerald and Nancy Ahrens of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees.

January 31, 2012 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Donation for emergency vehicle

Williams recently separated into two stand-alone, publicly-traded corporations, Williams and WPX Energy. Representatives from both were in Meeker to donate $15,000 towards the purchase of a second quick-response vehicle for the Piceance Creek area.

January 31, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago There will be plenty of good things to eat at the Pioneers Ball. The Gem Theater picture shows are good; Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Modern Woodmen masquerade ball on Feb. 22 promises to be a humdinger.

January 30, 2012 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Former Rangely resident publishes children’s book

RANGELY I Dani Bull, born and raised in Rangely and a former guest reporter and photographer for the Rio Blanco Herald Times, has just published her first children’s book with Amazon.com.

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Letter to the Editor: RBC planner responds

Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Casto’s letter of Jan. 12, asserting county officials are doing a poor job of supporting business, I feel that in order to come to an informed judgment, the public needs the correct details of the situation presented. In that the letter does not identify[Read More…]

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Community candidate reception Feb. 3

MEEKER I The Town of Meeker received 31 applications for the position of town administrator that will become available in the spring when longtime administrator Sharon Day retires.

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Lady Panthers win on the road, lose at home

RANGELY I The lady Panther basketball team took its show on the road last Friday and defeated the West Grand Mustangs in Kremmling but lost on their home court to Rio Blanco County rivals the Meeker Cowboys Saturday last.

January 30, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Panthers place two in the top four spots

RANGELY I The Panther wrestling team traveled to Paonia last Saturday to compete in the Screamin’ Eagle wrestling tournament, which is a preview of the very tough upcoming regional tournament.

January 29, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Leadership training

More than 20 people from Meeker and Rangely attended the leadership training course provided by the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) last weekend at the ERBM Recreation and Park District board room.

January 29, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled