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Rangely

Couple new to staff at CNCC

RANGELY I Ryan and Robyn Wilson joined the staff of Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely in March. Ryan splits his time between instructional technology and teaching students in history and computer technology while Robyn is the advising and intervention specialist as well as a yoga instructor.

January 7, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Girls’ YBA Basketball…

The third- and fourth-grade girls’ YBA basketball team finished their season with a 24-6 win over New Castle on Dec. 10. The win capped off a perfect 7-0 record for the year and secured an undefeated record for the team for both 2012 and 2013. Pictured from left to right[Read More…]

January 6, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County landowners urged to apply for NRCS funds

RBC I The Colorado Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications from state landowners interested in implementing conservation practices to improve natural resources on farmland and wetland areas through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). Deadline for applications is Jan. 17 to be[Read More…]

January 6, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: 1913 school house restoration project

Dear Editor: This is an open letter to residents of the Rangely and other parts of Rio Blanco County. We want to extend a huge “thank you” to all who have donated toward the 1913 school house foundation restoration project at Rangely Museum.

January 6, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Meeker services appreciated…

Elk Creek Ranch recently invited members of the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Department, Meeker Volunteer Fire Department (MVFR), RBC Search and Rescue (RBCSR), the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CDPW) and their spouses to dinner at the main lodge.

January 6, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Victory…

Eric Hejl, the Rangely High School boys’ head basketball coach, was excited after winning the 2013 WREA Cowboy Shootou,and he has been quoted as saying he is “excited about 2014.”

January 5, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

4-H Cloverbuds start Jan. 14

MEEKER | The Meeker 4-H Cloverbud program invites children ages 5-7 to come experience scrapbooking, art and crafts, photography, cake decorating, baking, leathercraft, gardening, nature, camping, animals and much, much more! For more information contact the CSU Extension Office at 970-878-9490.

January 5, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker holidays differ from 100 years ago

MEEKER I This holiday season may you find yourselves among family and friends and in the spirit of giving. Imagine if you will, 100 years ago in Meeker or Rangely, the weather cold, transportation extremely limited and Christmas shopping unheard of.

January 5, 2014 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Thanks for support during hospitalization

Dear Editor: Meeker is indeed a small town with a big heart.

January 5, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Holiday hoops…

“It’s great to be back in the gym,” Meeker High School girls’ basketball coach Greg Chintala said Monday.

January 5, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

RBCHS to hold annual meeting

MEEKER I The 2014 annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Kilowatt Korner (Market and 6th) in Meeker.

January 4, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Hoar frost…

Hoar frost formed on trees throughout the area recently due to heavy humidity and temperatures in the teens. The fog that limited visibility to only a couple of blocks at night caused ice crystals to settle on warmer structures like plants. The ice crystals keep growing, only to disappear after[Read More…]

January 4, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled