Bringing everyone into agreement when it comes to public land use is a daunting task. Rio Blanco County is a rarity in the state: a county that has made its desires for land use management known through an official land use plan. Commissioner Gary Moyer, who did extensive work to[Read More…]
Month: April 2019
Home games for RHS soccer this week
The Rangely Panthers soccer team loaded the bus to go to Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) last Monday, the day after Rowdy Worm which is an after-prom gathering for the students.
Obituary: B. Curtis Smith
B. Curtis Smith, 78, died April 21, 2019, following a long illness.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to all who helped bring awareness campaign to county
Dear Editor: When the Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau Association Board voted to pursue scheduling the human trafficking trailer for presentations in the county, the biggest obstacle we faced was funding. As I approached other organizations to partner with us, the response was nothing less than overwhelming. Again and again,[Read More…]
Meeker Businesses of the Month…
Meeker Chamber and WREA are proud sponsors of LOVEMeeker Biz of the Month for April. Congratulations to Hair Hut and Ma Famiglia, April businesses of the month Make sure to stop by to enter their drawings.
Panther tracksters continue to improve times, scores
The Rangely Panthers had a busy week with several athletes heading to Rifle Wednesday for a JV meet, then several heading to Coal Ridge Friday for a meet and then Saturday the Panthers hosted a meet.
Back-to-back meets for Cowboys
“Going to two meets gave us a great opportunity to really focus on what we wanted to work on each day,” said head coach John Strate of last week’s back-to-back track meets.
CORRECTION
MEEKER | In the Meeker school board story in the April 18 edition of the Herald Times, we incorrectly reported that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new high school would be held May 2. The correct date for the groundbreaking will be Wednesday, May 22. Further details will follow in[Read More…]
Obituary: Sonny Schillings
Sonny Schillings was born on Oct. 22, 1948, and passed away on April 14, 2019, in Meeker, Colorado.
Letter to the Editor: Would rather have lower bills than charging stations
Dear Editor: Since White River Electric Association is clearly swimming in cash, I would like to ask them how much we can expect our electric rates to decrease in January?
CNCC graduation events
RANGELY | 10:30 a.m. May 2—NPR PRELA graduation ceremony at the Rangely Campus. 7 p.m. May 3—Aviation Technology Wings Ceremony, Rangely Campus. 6 p.m. May 3—Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Craig Campus. 9 a.m. May 4—Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony at the Rangely High School auditorium. 2 p.m. May 4—2019 CNCC Commencement at[Read More…]
Fundraiser for Bob Shelton May 4
MEEKER | A fun evening with friends, family and community in support of Bob Shelton and family. Shelton has been diagnosed with throat, head and neck cancer. The fundraiser will be Saturday, May 4 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Meeker 4-H Building. Door entry is $15 for adults[Read More…]