Month: September 2015
Visit the new Tank…
New and old events promise a wonderful weekend
RANGELY I Whether you’re stopping in for a day or making a long weekend of it, this year’s Septemberfest features many events people have come to expect from Rangely’s Labor Day weekend celebration. Popular newer activities also return to this year’s schedule, along with the first public opening of Rangely’s[Read More…]
CNCC fall classes to begin
MEEKER I Fall registration for CNCC classes in Meeker now open, and it is time to get registered.
2-point conversion makes the difference as Panthers win, 8-6
RANGELY I The Rangely High School football Panthers opened their gridiron season in Del Norte, where they overcame several mistakes and won the game 8-6. The Panthers will travel again, this time to Mancos, for a game Friday.
Meeker gridders lose non-league opener to Rye by one point, 17-16
MEEKER I The Meeker High School football team opened the season in southeastern Colorado, and although the Cowboys lost 17-16 to the Rye Thunderbolts in a non-league contest, the coaching staff is excited about the team’s potential. The Cowboys will play closer to home Friday but will be on the[Read More…]
Ice cream contest entries due Friday
RANGELY I Area ice cream makers are reminded that those who plan to enter the ice cream-making contest must have their entries in by Friday at 5 p.m. First prize for the contest is $125, second place is $75 and third prize is $50. For further information or to enter[Read More…]
From My Window: Looking toward Septemberfest and Broncos, not cold; fire dancers great
Summer may be winding down, but it will be a while yet until the event calendar in Rio Blanco County quiets down. Starting Friday of this week in Rangely is the four-day Septemberfest fall celebration, which takes place over the Labor Day weekend, wrapping up with a busy Monday of[Read More…]
Nine candidates running for Meeker school board
MEEKER I Nine candidates for the Meeker Board of Education have filed qualifying petitions with school district election official Janelle Urista. The deadline for the return of completed petitions was Aug. 27.
Community Calendar: Aug. 3-9
• Open house today. Kari Brennan, a registered dental hygienist, is opening a new business, White River Dental Hygiene, located at 73521 Hwy. 64 outside Meeker, just past Kum & Go. The open house will run from 6-8 p.m., and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for[Read More…]
Crocodiles open four days of fun at Rangely Septemberfest on Friday
RANGELY I Fall in Rangely means the celebration of three important events; hunting season, a new school year and Septemberfest. Septemberfest is put on by the Western Rio Blanco Parks and Recreation District, and for WRBM Executive Director Tim Webber, the best part of the celebration is watching people connect.
Classifieds: September 3, 2015
Ads for 09/03/15 **ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80[Read More…]