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

Letter to the Editor: We must pay attention this election

Dear Editor: Registered voters, we have to pay attention to hat has happened to this country the last 20 years, especially the last seven years under Obama’s presidency.

February 22, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State hunting brochures online

RBC I An early morning sunrise viewed from a meadow, forest, mountain or plain while listening to chipmunks shuffle through the leaves is just one of the timeless memories that await big-game, sheep and goat hunters this fall in Colorado. Create a memory like this and many others that come[Read More…]

February 22, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Jane Miller wants to bring balance to Rangely economy

RANGELY I Long-time Rangely resident Jane Miller, the owner of Quality Carpet and Furnishings, is one of 10 candidates seeking election to the Rangely Town Council in April.

February 22, 2016 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Roof collapse…

Meeker Police Chief Bob Hervey said that heavy snow was the cause of a roof collapse on a mobile home in a small trailer court at 1260 Park St. in Meeker on Monday afternoon. Fortunately, no one was home at the time. Snow and a large portion of the roof[Read More…]

February 22, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Caution: Coyote activity increases in the winter

RBC I With recent media reports of pet conflicts in the Denver area, Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind state residents that coyote activity increases in winter, as coyotes pair up to breed.

February 21, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CHAMPIONS!!!

Be sure to look for our keepsake special section for the 2016 state wrestling championships in the Feb. 25th edition of the Herald Times!

February 21, 2016 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Fire chief explains plans to leave

Dear Editor: This is an open letter to those who are members of the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District and the residents of Meeker.

February 21, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker boys win two cage tests

MEEKER I The Meeker High School boys’ basketball team won two games last weekend, having defeated Vail Christian and Caprock Academy.

February 21, 2016 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Meeker

‘Jury’ finds student in mock ‘fatality’ guilty, gives 32 years

MEEKER I On Feb. 11, Meeker High School hosted a mock trial as a follow-up to the “Mock Triple Fatality Accident” that occurred Oct. 29 at Meeker High School.

February 21, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Tyson Hacking seeks Rangely board seat, enthused about future

RANGELY I Tyson Hacking, one of the 10 candidates for Rangely Town Trustee, is hopeful his enthusiasm for Rangely and its potential will encourage your vote in the April election.

February 21, 2016 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Former Meeker woman has successful book signing, enjoys happy homecoming

MEEKER I On Saturday, about 45 people attended a book signing by former Meeker resident Diane Les Becquets for her latest novel “Breaking Wild” at Meeker Public Library. The event was sponsored by Les Becquets’ publisher (Berkley, Penguin Random House).

February 21, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Joseph Alan Morrison

Joseph Alan Morrison never forgot his Meeker roots. A proud descendant of a Western Colorado pioneer family, Alan, who always preferred his middle name, was born on Aug. 4, 1941, to Louise and Joe Morrison. He died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at the age of 74.

February 20, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment