February, 2016 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Rangely

Clayton Gohr seeks to return to Rangely board

RANGELY I Clayton Gohr, who has previously served on the Rangely Town Council, is once again seeking election to that position in the April election.

February 29, 2016 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Death Notice: Paul L. McCracken

Funeral services are pending for Paul L. McCracken 71, of Rangely, Colo., for this week of February 2016. Paul was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and lived in Rangely for many years. He is survived by his wife, Waltraud “Trudy” McCraken. Burial will be in Rangely Cemetery with military honors[Read More…]

February 29, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Oil, gas partnerships with Rio Blanco County appreciated

Dear Editor: Times are tough for the natural gas business in Northwest Colorado. But tough times don’t diminish the appreciation our association has for partnerships in Rio Blanco County.

February 29, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New RBC Justice Center About Open for Business

February 29, 2016 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

NWCCOG grant worth $66,000

RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet announced Friday that the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments has won a $66,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

February 28, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Back of Justice Center really looks like hell

Dear Editor: In the Herald Times two weeks ago, there were several letters about the new Rio Blanco County Justice Center. Well, one of them criticized how the front entrance looked “like Hell.” I say to this, have you walked around and looked at the back of the building? Now[Read More…]

February 28, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Kissling hopes to make difference in Rangely

RANGELY I Bob Kissling has lived Rangely for 25 years and is ready to see a local economy based on more than the oil and gas industry. His desire for diversification is why he has decided to run for the Rangely Town Council.

February 28, 2016 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Supporting Si Woodruff for commissioner

Dear Editor: As the editor of Rio Blanco Herald Times, you say you don’t want to tell the good citizens of Rio Blanco County how to vote, but you make disparaging remarks that makes it sound like you don’t think anyone should support Si Woodruff as commissioner.

February 28, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Senior night…

70-mile White River Rumble set for March 12 for long-distance snowmobilers

February 28, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

70-mile White River Rumble set for March 12 for long-distance snowmobilers

RBC I Not for the leisure rider or those who go snowmobiling once or twice a year, a 70-mile endurance race will be held in Meeker in March. Sponsored by the White River Snowmobile Club and Extreme Power Sports, the 2016 White River Rumble Cross Country Race will be held[Read More…]

February 27, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Register now for baseball, softball

MEEKER I The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District will not be offering youth baseball or softball (9 years and older) this summer, but will instead be supporting Little League. All registration for Little League should be completed online via a computer, tablet or phone.

February 27, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled