
Month: July 2018


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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]