April, 2013 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Home of: John and Teresa Sims

RANGELY | John and Teresa Sims of Rangely are thankful they live in Rangely, what she described as “a nice small town filled with such good people.”

April 7, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Stage Stop sold to family from Craig

MEEKER I Jason Steiner of Meeker opened the Stage Stop Meat Market & Deli in 2006, but he passed on the keys this week to the David Satterwhite family of Craig.

April 7, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Easter means Easter egg hunts: Meeker

More than 300 children from toddlers to 10-year-olds took part in the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Barone Middle School, sponsored by the Meeker Lions Club on Saturday. The siren was sounded by a Meeker Fire Department fire truck, and all the children were off at once, utilizing the different[Read More…]

April 6, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Letter of thanks

Dear Editor: Being a 50-plus year resident of Meeker, I have certainly been witness to the thoughtfulness of this community over the years. But, during a recent health setback, I experienced it firsthand.

April 6, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RHS loses doubleheader

RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers moved to a 2-7 overall record and 1-3 in the league after losing a doubleheader to Paonia on their home diamond last Saturday.

April 6, 2013 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

MACC to meet Monday; topics varied

MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet Monday to discuss a series of topics at 6:30 p.m. at the old Meeker Elementary School gym. The public is invited.

April 6, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Controlled burn…

With warmer weather melting much of the snow and exposing last fall’s brush, grass and debris, area residents are beginning to burn off dead brush and leaves, such as this recent small controlled burn near Rangely. County law enforcement agencies remind residents to contact them before a burn takes place.[Read More…]

April 6, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Engagement: Kilduff~Smith

MEEKER I Mr. and Mrs. William Smith are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kirstie Michelle, to Clinton Eugene Kilduff, son of Howard and Peggy Kilduff. A summer wedding is planned for Aug. 10, 2013, in Meeker.

April 5, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Horses no problem

Dear Editor: This letter is in response to the recent articles in the Herald Times regarding wild horse management on public lands. To begin, there is no overpopulation of wild horses on public lands in Colorado.

April 5, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Correction

RBC I In the March 28 issue of the Herald Times, the photographer of a photo on Page 8A was incorrectly identified. The courtesy photo was provided by Ingrid and Don Reed.

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Rangely moves on plant funding

RANGELY I The Rangely Town Board took steps March 26 to move funding forward for the second phase of a three-year, $5.5 million water treatment plant overhaul. The board approved a bond council engagement letter, which is mandatory for the town’s consideration for a $1.5 million Colorado Water Resources and[Read More…]

April 5, 2013 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

County

Severance tax dollars an issue

RBC I Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Eskelson raised the issue of unequal distribution of state severance tax funds with U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton on Friday, during Tipton’s visit to the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center. Tipton also visited with the commissioners regarding regional policy issues.

April 5, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled