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

Winterizing your pipes now can save you money later

RBC I In Western Colorado, where the temperature routinely drops to 20 degrees or below, it will be worth your time and energy to prepare and maintain your home to prevent your pipes from bursting. Pipes burst when an ice blockage forms and the pressure builds up behind it. While[Read More…]

October 22, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide gas

RBC I Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless and poisonous gas that is given off by the insufficient burning of natural gas and other substances containing carbon. It can be generated from heating systems that use natural gas, as well as gasoline-powered vehicles, charcoal grills or any device that burns[Read More…]

October 22, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Bike to School Day…

Bicycles parked outside Parkview Elementary School in Rangely represented just a segment of the nearly 300 Rangely children who participated in National Hike/Bike to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

October 22, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely Junior High gridders end season with 14-12 victory

RANGELY I On a rain-soaked Oct. 9, the Rangely Junior High Panthers football team concluded its season with a win over the Soroco Rams, ending the Panthers season with a 14-12 victory and a 7-1 overall record.

October 22, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Many reasons to take part in the fair

RBC I Each year, the Rio Blanco County Fair Board hires approximately 10 judges to evaluate the indoor exhibits. This year, though, an interesting challenge arose in the new exhibit hall when an abundance of needlework exhibits filled the tables.

October 22, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Ready for winter driving?

RBC I In order to ensure you get where you need to this winter, you are having your vehicle winterized, starting with the tires.

October 21, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Register now for fall semester classes at CNCC in Meeker

MEEKER I Need help with Microsoft Excel and/or PowerPoint? If so, register now at CNCC Meeker Center for these fall classes.

October 21, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CNCC Spartan women end their softball season with pair of wins

RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartans softball team wrapped up its fall season with a pair of victories at home against the Utah Twisters.

October 21, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely volleyball girls win their only match

RANGELY I The Rangely High School girls’ volleyball team had a little bit of a break during the weekend as they played only one match and finished Caprock Academy off easily in three games on Friday night.

October 21, 2014 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Lawn care to do now

By BILL EKSTROM Special to the Herald Times RBC I Contrary to popular opinion, fall is the best time of the year for lawn care. Fertilization, weed control, establishment of new lawns and renovation of poor quality lawns should be done over the next few weeks. If you only fertilize once[Read More…]

October 20, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled