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

Editor’s Column: Stability

Stability can be defined in several ways: “The quality or state of something that is not easily changed or likely to change; The quality or state of something that is not easily moved; or the quality or state of someone who is emotionally or mentally healthy.” The third is perhaps[Read More…]

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County

Reservoir project moving forward …

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Letter: Our Wonderful Town

Dear Editor: It is hunting season. The only real time of potential profit for many in Meeker until such time as reality sets in concerning the viability of our town’s continuing existence. Until that point, businesses need to recognize the need for increased personnel and services during this busy time.[Read More…]

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MUSTANGS …

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Obituaries

Obituary: Bonnie Marie Kracht

Bonnie Marie Kracht Jan. 27, 1959 ~ Oct. 18, 2016 Bonnie Marie Kracht was born Jan. 27, 1959, in Fruita, Colo., to local ranchers Dick and Angela Sprod. She attended schools in Meeker and being rather adventurous got the “paddle” on occasion but mostly was amusing and perhaps a little[Read More…]

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Letter: RDH thanks RHS

Dear Editor: The Rangely District Hospital thanks the Rangely High School “Pink Out” raffle for the generous donation for “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. The “Pink Out” raised $1,914.94 for women in Rangely with financial need to be able to receive a mammogram at no cost to them. We also wish[Read More…]

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Letter: Two untrustworthy candidates

Dear Editor: We know that many politicians make promises they cannot keep and they typically use manipulative and ambiguous language to hide their true ideas and feelings. They hope the public will forget their false statements. However, Trump and Clinton might have the record for the most lies conveyed to[Read More…]

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Letter: Support for McCrory

Dear Editor: Chip McCrory is the clear choice for district attorney for the 9th Judicial District. With 16 years as a prosecutor and 19 years as a defense attorney, he knows the system from both sides. His criminal law experience exceeds that of either of his opponents. In addition to[Read More…]

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7th grade boys win 39-10

RANGELY | Last weekend the junior high basketball teams traveled to Steamboat for a triangular with Steamboat, Hayden and Rangely. The A team started off playing Hayden and won with a score of 39-10. Andrew Dorris led the way with 11 points, eight rebounds and four steals, followed by Timothy Scoggins[Read More…]

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Meeker

KARATE …

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MHS volleyball No. 2 seed in district tourney

MEEKER | Meeker’s varsity volleyball team will enter the 2016 district volleyball tournament as the No. 2 seed after splitting its final two matches of the season, losing its Homecoming match to Paonia but beating the Panthers in an exciting match in Rangely last Saturday. Meeker will start pool-play Friday at[Read More…]

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Weekly Call Review: October 10-17

The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to the names or addresses on any incident. This last week the dispatch[Read More…]

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