July, 2018 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Meeker

ROYALTY …

COURTESY PHOTO The 2017-2018 Range Call Queen Ashlyn Gilbert (center) would like to introduce the community to the 2018-2019 Range Call Royalty Princess Braydin Raley (left), and Queen Annalee Goodwin (right). Raley is the daughter of Calista MacKay and Herb Raley and Goodwin is the daughter of Jayna and Travis[Read More…]

July 31, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Board reviews Rally Colorado event

By BRITTNY CAMPOS Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | At the Rangely board of trustees meeting Tuesday, trustee Matt Billgren wanted to let everyone know he felt the road rally had a “substantial impact to our economy here in town.” The town did some trash pickup and helped spread the[Read More…]

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County

County Beat: July 26, 2018

RBC | County officials met Monday in a workshop to discuss costs and communication about wildland fires. Concerns were raised after the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District received a bill for the use of county equipment to fight one of the recent wildfires. “You wouldn’t think we fight fires with cell[Read More…]

July 31, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

County

DMV shuts down statewide for system upgrades Aug. 1 through 5

– Make plans to renew license plates and driver’s licenses before the end of this month – Title and registration services will be down Aug. 1-5 – Driver’s license services will be unavailable Aug. 2-3 Special to the Herald Times RBC | If you need to renew your license plates or[Read More…]

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Rangely

RDA reviews video promo idea, grocery coop, rentals

RANGELY I The Rangely Development Authority met briefly last week to review funding promotional videos and explore creation of a grocery cooperative. Promotional Video The RDA again heard from Josh Jackson who has proposed creating promotional videos for the town. Jackson presented the RDA with a drafted script for a[Read More…]

July 30, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

River Watch studies climate changes around White River

RBC | Meeker’s former physician and high school science instructor, Dr. Bob Dorsett, has analyzed recent critical temperature and precipitation data on the White River and written a summary report, partially motivated by the algae blooms of the last several years. Dorsett coordinates and implements Meeker’s involvement in the Colorado Parks[Read More…]

July 30, 2018 by Reed Kelley Comments are Disabled

UPDATED: Red Canyon Fire grows to 5,600 acres

RANGELY | The Red Canyon fire is burning 31 miles south of Rangely, east of Highway 139 near the Middle Red Rock Canyon drainage and north of Douglas Pass. Lightning is listed as the cause of the fire. Warmer and drier weather, along with gusty winds, contributed to active fire[Read More…]

July 30, 2018 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Letters To The Editor

Letter: Simonsen thanks PHF

Dear Editor: In March of this year Pioneers Healthcare Foundation gave graduating seniors majoring in a healthcare related field the opportunity to apply for numerous scholarships. I was honored to receive a $500 scholarship sponsored by the employees of Pioneers Medical Center. With this the help of this scholarship I[Read More…]

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News Notes

Methodist Church celebrates 125 years

MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary this year! Everyone is invited to a community barbecue and reunion at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 at Town Park. Those attending are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert. There will be music from past musicians[Read More…]

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Rangely

RIBBON CUTTING …

Western Slope In-Home Care celebrated the opening of their Rangely branch with a ribbon cutting last week. JEN HILL PHOTO

July 30, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Possible Lake Avery water releases for fish and river habitat habit

MEEKER | As they did in 2012, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is considering releasing some of its water right holdings in Lake Avery to provide some “fish saving” relief to the White River. At a meeting in Meeker July 9, CPW discussed the release possibilities with healthy river/healthy fish advocates[Read More…]

July 29, 2018 by Reed Kelley Comments are Disabled

Temple Grandin visits the TANK

RANGELY | Temple Grandin, prominent author and speaker on both autism and animal behavior, visited The TANK Center for Sonic Arts in July to experience the TANK’s internal reverberation for herself and to advise TANK staff.

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