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…]
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 our economy here in town.” The town did some trash pickup and helped spread the[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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 meeting in Meeker July 9, CPW discussed the release possibilities with healthy river/healthy fish advocates[Read More…]
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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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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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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