January, 2018 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado - Part 5

Month: January 2018

News Notes

Waving Hands Review seeks submissions

RANGELY | Waving Hands Review is seeking submissions of your creative work. Cash prizes in four categories: artwork, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Submission deadline is Feb. 15. Visit the website for submission guidelines: https://www.cncc.edu/about-cncc/publications/waving-hands-review/

January 23, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

News Notes

Ice Fishing Day postponed to Jan. 27

MEEKER | Family Ice Fishing Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages and runs from 10[Read More…]

January 23, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letters To The Editor

Letter: Rangely man grateful for quality care his wife received

Dear Editor: In the almost six years I’ve lived in Rangely, there are two very important things I’ve learned. First, it’s extremely easy to be critical of how things are done here. However, when I begin to look past what I think I know, I begin to see how amazing[Read More…]

January 23, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

RBC Historical Society Board Members

January 22, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

{Guest Column} Under the Dome: Am I nuts?

By Bob Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | This is the time of year when my frustration with government reaches a peak. They keep telling me that you can’t expect government to run like a corporation and I guess that’s true but I keep reaching back to my[Read More…]

January 22, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

MHS perfect attendance for fall semester

MEEKER | The following students had perfect attendance for the entire first semester at Meeker High School. At MHS, perfect attendance is attending all seven periods, every day. The only absences that are excused are school related absences such as athletic events or school activities. “We continue to emphasize the[Read More…]

January 22, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituaries

Obituary: Diann Evon Amick

Diann Evon Amick Feb. 9, 1936 ~ Jan. 9, 2018 The family of Diann Evon Amick sadly announces her passing on Jan. 9, 2018. She was born Feb. 9, 1936, in Denver, Colo., and was the oldest of two children born to Ellen and Harry Mencimer. Services will be at[Read More…]

January 22, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letters To The Editor

Letter: Doctor supports local hospital

Dear Editor: The headline was front page, “St. Mary’s Rural Mobile Health Vehicle makes a stop in Rangely.” Along with many members of the community and staff members of Rangely District Hospital, my jaw dropped. The quotes were glowing—“increase the accessibility to top tier healthcare in our traditionally underserved areas,”[Read More…]

January 22, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Rangely HS hosts Knowledge Bowl

By Kaylee Mecham Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | Rangely High school hosted a Knowledge Bowl meet on Friday, Jan. 12. The club was brought back last year by Kyle Boydstun and Katie Toyne. It was the first meet to be held in Rangely for nearly a decade. Knowledge[Read More…]

January 21, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

News Notes

MACC meeting rescheduled

MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council has rescheduled its January meeting to Monday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old West Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park Ave. All are welcome to attend to help plan cultural events for the Meeker community.

January 21, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meyer earns bachelor’s degree

MEEKER | Zachary Meyer of Meeker earned a bachelor of science in education for mathematics degree from Black Hills State University in South Dakota during the university’s commencement ceremony in December.

January 21, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

News Notes

Register for community ed classes now

MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting mid-January through February are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Jan. 23-Feb. 13, Microsoft Word- 6-8 p.m.; review basic skills and learn new tricks and techniques with the computer. Jan. 25–March 15, photography workshop, 5-7[Read More…]

January 21, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Come say hi!