July, 2019 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

County

RBC reps advocate for Jordan Cove

RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Rector and Rio Blanco County Economic Development Coordinator were among a delegation of 16 members from the Western States and Tribal Nations and Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), attending a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hearing in Medford, Oregon, last week to give comments[Read More…]

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County

Trooper Tips: Motorcycle safety

RBC | According to the meteorologists it is now officially summer. That means there will be a lot more motorcycles on our roadways. So that is this month’s topic. I was a motor officer for the State Patrol for 11 years, so I have a few insights when dealing with[Read More…]

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Summer track for MHS team

MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys took 10 athletes to Denver last weekend to participate in the Nite Move Last Chance Meet. The USA Track and Field sanctioned meets are part of an overall larger circuit of meets and this was the last one of the season that will be hosted[Read More…]

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Letters To The Editor

Letter: Avey announces 2020 candidacy

Dear Editor: My name is Mona Avey and I would like to respectfully announce my decision to run for Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 3 in 2020. I am a long-time resident of Rio Blanco County and a descendent of White River pioneer families. I grew up and was educated[Read More…]

July 5, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 2 comments

Obituaries

Memorial Notice: James Tyler

A celebration of life honoring James Tyler will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Mountain Valley Bank. Please contact Nancy at 970-878-4846 with any questions.

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Opinion

OPED: Freedom takes teamwork

RBC | I spend my days traveling from one American community to another. Some of them are bustling larger cities. Others are quiet small towns. What they all have in common is the burning desire to revitalize themselves: to become more vibrant, prosperous, livable and lovable than they are right now.[Read More…]

July 4, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Rangely trustees donate funds to WRBM for 4th festivities

RANGELY | Jeff LeBleu spoke to the Rangely Board of Trustees on behalf of the Rangely Elks Lodge at the last regular meeting. He read a letter from Western Rio Blanco Parks and Recreation Director Tim Webber praising the Elks for a successful event on June 15 when they held[Read More…]

July 4, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker rodeo results: week 4

MEEKER | The winners of the fourth week of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series are as follows. This Thursday will be the Range Call Ranch Rodeo at 5 p.m. The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series will continue next Thursday at 7 p.m. Saddle bronc—Kasey Rosendahl No. 8 Team roping—Lane Anderson /[Read More…]

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Editor’s Column: Cannibals among us?

There’s a Bible verse that’s as applicable to small towns as it is to church congregations. It’s a warning: “But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!” Small towns are notorious for “biting and devouring” one another, whether through gossip or manipulation[Read More…]

July 4, 2019 by editor 1 comment

Calendar

Community Calendar: July 4, 2019

– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8 and 15. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th[Read More…]

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Public Notices: July 4, 2019

Pursuant to the Rules and Regulation of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board published August 1980, and pursuant to the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act 34-33-101, et seq., notice is hereby given of the filing of an application for Phase I through III Bond Release of a portion of[Read More…]

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Classifieds

Classifieds: July 4, 2019

**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE July 2019 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call-in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Chuckwagon: 970-878-5627. Activities are subject to change. Schedule subject to driver availability-thank you for your patience while we are short-staffed![Read More…]

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