MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District will be celebrating Arbor Day with the chance to win one of three trees. To be eligible to win a tree, the public is invited to write a one page essay titled “Why I Want a Tree” and submit[Read More…]
Month: April 2018
WRBM Easter Festivities {Photos}
The WRBM pool Easter egg hunt took place Thursday, March 29. Seventy-three kids attended the event. There was a total of $550 in the pool. WRBM would like to give a big “thank you” to Ed Miller and his family for the donation of $150 in gold coins. We could[Read More…]
Panthers take advantage of back-to-back meets
By Patrick Scoggins Special to the Herald Times RBC | Friday, March 30, the Rangely Panther track and field team took a short drive east to compete in the first high school meet hosted on Meeker’s new track. Despite a small number of teams competing, the athletes scorched around the track[Read More…]
Obituary: Hazel Georgiou Gonzales
Hazel Georgiou Gonzales March 4, 1939 ~ March 30, 2018 Hazel Georgiou Gonzales was born March 4, 1939, in Meeker, Colo. She died March 30, 2018, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colo. Hazel lived several diverse lifestyles; each with a certain dedication. In her current life circumstance she was[Read More…]
Varner places 3rd at state wrestling
RANGELY | The Rangely middle school wrestling team sent three wrestlers to the Super State Tournament in Denver this past weekend. Kobey Chism started the day off with a pin over his Rocky Ford opponent, then lost his next two matches. Chism was one match away from placing. “Great Job[Read More…]
RHS BASEBALL …
Sophomore Dylan LeBleu took to the pitching mound for the Panthers last weekend in Rangely. The RHS varsity lost to Dolores 11-0 and to Ignacio 17-5. In a doubleheader against Basalt Tuesday, the team lost 8-7 and 11-8. They’ll have a home conference game against Paonia Saturday at 11 a.m.[Read More…]
Propane tanker truck accident closes CR 7 for almost 12 hours
RBC | Emergency crews responded to an accident about a mile and a half north of Hwy. 64 on County Road 7 Monday after a propane truck went off the road and the 11,500 gallon tank detached from the truck bed and rolled at least once, releasing the pop-off valve and[Read More…]
Twenty-three girls out for soccer
RANGELY | Spring sports are here, which means athletes are practicing in the sun, wind, rain and snow. The lady Panthers soccer team has a number of girls who have come out to play this year which means Rangely High School will have a varsity and a JV team. The team[Read More…]
MHS drama program April 5, 6
MEEKER | Meeker High School’s drama program will present the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at Hollidays and Cuppa Joe.
Rio Blanco’s Easter Celebrations …
MHS drama club spring play today and Friday
By Allie Willey Special to the Herald Times RBC | The Meeker High School drama club will be hosting a production of The Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. In their production, there are six students who battle for the spelling bee championship. Throughout the entire program, the audience will be able[Read More…]
Community Calendar: April 5, 2018
– Spring Social April 12 for adults 50 and older. RSVP by April 5 so an accurate count can be given to the caterer at the Meeker Recreation Center or by calling 970-878-3403. – Projects in Grocery Sacks at Meeker Recreation Center from 1-4 p.m. April 6. Adults 18 and older,[Read More…]