February, 2015 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

RBCHS receives $132,728 grant for Coal Creek school

RBC I The Coal Creek School exterior restoration will become a reality this summer, made possible in part by a History Colorado State Historical Fund grant.

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In Memorium: Robert Castaldo

A memorial fund has been set up for Robert Castaldo of Meeker, who passed away recently. Contributions may be made at Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker or sent to P.O. Box 718, Meeker, Colo., 81641.

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Stockgrowers’ annual gathering…

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RSD inks fund request

RANGELY I The Rangely School Board adopted a new resolution Jan. 20 that urges the Colorado State Legislature to reduce the negative factor, effectively increasing school funding.

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MSD saves $433,650 on refinance; superintendent search to begin

MEEKER I Major business items were on the agenda at the Feb. 3 Meeker School Board meeting including saving district taxpayers significant dollars by refinancing the remaining portion of the district’s 2008 general obligation bonds. Also on the agenda were the resubmission of a grant request for the renewal of[Read More…]

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RHS girls beat Hotchkiss, fall to Cedaredge

RANGELY I The Rangely High School girls’ basketball team picked up a win on Saturday, beating Hotchkiss, 38-24. Coach Quinton Kent said, “We knew coming into this game that we needed to win to keep our playoff hopes alive, and I was pleased with the way our girls responded.”

February 14, 2015 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

MHS boys’ undefeated streak ends with loss in Paonia

MEEKER I Thoughts of an undefeated basketball season by the Meeker High School boys’ basketball team ended Saturday with a defeat by the Paonia Eagles, making for a split over the weekend as the boys had defeated Hayden by a wide margin.

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BMS girls’ basketball…

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Piper pleads insanity in stabbing of former sheriff

MEEKER I In a preliminary hearing on Friday in Meeker, Public Defender Elise Myer entered a plea of “not guilty by reason of insanity” on behalf of her client, Logan Piper, in the stabbing of former Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff in the parking lot of Pioneers Medical Center[Read More…]

February 13, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

‘I Ride With James’ snowmobile run Sunday

MEEKER I The Fourth Annual “I Ride with James” Poker and Snowmobile Ride will be held Sunday to help support the James Sizemore Memorial Scholarships and Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue.

February 13, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Panther grapplers set for regionals

RANGELY I With only four wrestlers, the Rangely High School Panther wrestling team did not win any duals at the Meeker dual meet tournament last Saturday but they gained valuable mat experience that they will use this weekend in the state-qualifying regional tournament.

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Free Valentine’s Day dance is Saturday night in Meeker

MEEKER I Want to dance the night away on Valentine’s Day? The Clover Loafers of Meeker will host a free dance with a cash bar by the Meeker Lions Club and snacks from Wendll’s on Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight.

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