January, 2014 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Youngsters play hoops for local charities

MEEKER I Ten teams ranging from third- to eighth-grade participated in the fourth annual Hoops for Charity three-on-three basketball tournament Monday, benefiting local charities.

January 14, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

County

Year in Review – Pt. 3

• Commissioners also signed a proclamation in defense of the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. “Whereas, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that ‘A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep[Read More…]

January 13, 2014 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

County

Year in Review – Pt. 2

• Development is moving forward on 16 lots in a new subdivision approximately one-half mile west of Parkview Elementary School. An annexation last spring allowed Rio Mesa Resources, owned by Mike Hayes, to develop the 95-acre site • After more than 300 people finished off 600 pounds of crab legs[Read More…]

January 12, 2014 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Driving under the influence of marijuana illegal throughout Colorado

RBC I As marijuana becomes available for recreational use throughout Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) remind motorists that it is illegal to drive while impaired by marijuana.

January 12, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Communications Center at RBCSO now on Facebook

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center has launched its new Facebook page. Dispatchers will be posting in real time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week about current events, restrictions, community warnings, road closures and a general synopsis of major incidents occurring in Rio Blanco[Read More…]

January 12, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Historical Society notes ‘13 successes

RBC I In spite of the cold and snow, an excellent group gathered at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker on Sunday for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society Annual Meeting. After a luncheon of hot soups, homemade breads, salads and desserts, the annual meeting proceeded with President Ellene Meece presenting the[Read More…]

January 12, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Year in Review – Pt.1

RBC I A Dec. 20, 2012, notice from Kent Walter, field manager of the Bureau of Land Management’s White River Field Office in Meeker, sent to all BLM grazing permittees (more than 85), drew a large crowd to the Rio Blanco County exhibition hall on New Year’s Day. According to[Read More…]

January 11, 2014 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Obituaries

Obituary: Maryellen Brubaker

Maryellen Brubaker, 83, died at home in Grand Junction, Colo., on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013.

January 11, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Pioneers Home Health foot clinic Tuesday

MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering the monthly Foot Clinic at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Pines Apartments, 875 Water St., in Meeker.

January 11, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely 4-H team members place in Phoenix

RANGELY I The temperatures were wonderful in Phoenix for the 66th annual Arizona National Livestock Show. The Panther Country 4-H Junior Livestock Judging Team of Trevor Austin, Tristan Hall, Destinee Bland and Raelynn Norman, all of Rangely, placed ninth overall in team standings from approximately 16 junior and 24 senior[Read More…]

January 11, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

BMS, RMS girls open season at home

RBC I Middle school basketball girls in Meeker and Rangely will open their seasons at home Saturday.

January 10, 2014 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Panthers beat Rattlers for third time

RANGELY I For a third time this season, the Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team has played and beaten the Little Snake Rattlers, most recently, a 59-48 home victory to start the new year. The Panthers now enter a tough four-game stretch, both at home and away, against league opponents.

January 10, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled