RANGELY | In Rangely the name Frank Huitt can bring a lot of things to mind. The big house on the hill with more animals than Cabela’s, airplanes and helicopters, donations and community involvement are all regularly heard in association with the name. However, what many don’t know is the[Read More…]
Month: February 2017
Accounting firm THPK opens office in Meeker
MEEKER | THPK Accounting has been in Northwest Colorado since 1972 out of their main branch in Steamboat Springs. In 2009 the firm expanded their services to Craig, providing agricultural accounting expertise. With the addition of Meeker resident Michelle Adams to the THPK team in January 2016, the firm has[Read More…]
CNCC Foundation banquet March 25
RANGELY | The 13th annual CNCC Foundation fundraising banquet and auction will be held March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Colorado Room at CNCC in Rangely. Funds raised from the live and silent auctions will go toward scholarships for CNCC students at all CNCC campuses. Tickets for the prime[Read More…]
Explaining ‘blight’ in reference to Meeker’s Urban Renewal Authority
MEEKER | EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of a series that addresses some of the most common question regarding a potential Urban Renewal Authority for the Town of Meeker. Below are a few more of the most common questions regarding a URA, and brief responses: 1. What does the[Read More…]
Letter: First responders are exceptional
Dear Editor: We want to give a big thank you to all the volunteer EMS personnel serving eastern Rio Blanco County, Pioneers Hospital medical staff and the St. Mary’s CareFlight team for the exceptional jobs they do. We know firsthand, because on Jan. 31 one of our own, Darrell Kendall,[Read More…]
Rangely girls bring home two more victories, secure home playoff
RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls’ basketball team brought home two more victories last weekend, winning 70-10 against Caprock on Friday and 54-35 against West Grand on Saturday. In the game against Caprock Katye Allred led the scoring with 15 points, Lindzey Thacker had 14 and Katelyn Brown had[Read More…]
Letter: Questions about urban renewal authority
Dear Editor: The town meeting to consider an Urban Renewal Authority (URA), scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb. 21, needs to address a number of questions. Colorado Statute established the option of a URA for the purpose of restoring blighted urban neighborhoods (Colorado Revised Statutes 31-25-104, 31-25-107). “Blighted” specifically refers to[Read More…]
Following the scent of ‘K9 Nose Work’
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Every two weeks, some Meeker residents meet together for the unique experience of training and exercising their dogs in canine scent detection. Heading up the group is Laura Tyler of Total Teamwork Training, LLC, based in Craig. She is a[Read More…]
Cowboys split league games
MEEKER |The Meeker boys’ basketball team split league games last week and with a win in Oak Creek, in the final game of the regular season Friday, the Cowboys will enter the District tournament as the No. 2 seed. The Cowboys lost 38-46 to the league-leading Eagles in Paonia last[Read More…]
Obituary: Steven C. Bringard
June 6, 1949~Feb. 6, 2017 Steve passed away suddenly from cancer. He was loved and will be missed by many. He lived his life in paradise (Meeker, Colo.) is what he used to say. He was retired from Rio Blanco County as well as an ambulance driver. He enjoyed spending[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Kudos for some, shame on others
Our first visit to the Rangely Chamber’s annual Crab Crack last weekend was quite enjoyable. Congratulations to the winners of the awards, and kudos to chamber director Konnie Billgren and her staff of volunteers for a job well done. We wanted to make sure everyone is aware that Ethel Starbuck’s[Read More…]
Coombs places fifth at regional tourney
RANGELY | Tytus Coombs was the only wrestler representing Rangely High School in the regional wrestling tournament and the freshman Panther finished fifth, one place short of earning a trip to the 2A Colorado State Wrestling Championships. Coombs, along with classmate Justin Rusher and senior Landon Rowley, were the only[Read More…]
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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