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

Owner of northwest Colorado game hunting ranch convicted of importing prohibited sheep

RBC | A months-long Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation of a private hunting ranch near the northwest Colorado community of Dinosaur began with the discovery of several prohibited exotic sheep species on the property and ended with last month’s conviction of the business owner from Utah. On June 19, Vernal[Read More…]

July 24, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 5 comments

Newman named to Honor Roll at OSU

MEEKER | Meeker High School alumnus Elijah T. Newman has been named to the Honor Roll at Oregon State University for spring 2019. Newman is a freshman studying biohealth sciences.

July 24, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 4 comments

County

Weekly Call Review: July 18, 2019

The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]

July 23, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Comics coming to Rangely Elks

RANGELY | The Rangely Elks Lodge is at it again. Last month they introduced Rangely to their first annual Brewfest and in the month of July they have scheduled a comedy night for July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Lodge. The event is for the public—21 years old and[Read More…]

July 23, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely 27 Hole Scramble Results

RANGELY | Saturday, July 13 the Rangely Golf Course hosted the 2019 27-Hole Scramble, there were nine four-person teams competing this year. The results are as follows: First Gross: Nate Greene, Cody Weddle, Nolan Massey and Matt Hauer, all of Vernal, Utah—Par of 85 First Net: Riar Geer of Fruita,[Read More…]

July 23, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

ZOOM ZOOM …

Two-hundred seventeen Enduro riders ranging in age from seven to 72 rode in the first Flattops Enduro motorcycle race last Saturday. The racer from farthest away was from British Columbia. Courtesy Photo

July 23, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 2 comments

Hurricanes head to Western Slope League Championships

RANGELY | Last weekend the Rangely Hurricanes traveled to Grand Junction for the 2019 Western Slope League Championships (WSL). The Hurricanes had 11 swimmers at this meet where more than 300 athletes competed, representing 16 teams from the Western Slope. WSL is held at the Colorado Mesa University El Pomar[Read More…]

July 22, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

OPED: The importance of positive self-talk

RBC | Life can be full of moments that leave you wondering why you made the choices you made. We are experts in second-guessing decisions and finding ourselves in a cycle of what-ifs. Each day is chock-full of decisions. Some are seemingly insignificant, like what color shirt should I wear[Read More…]

July 22, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

News Notes

Rally Colorado July 26-27

RANGELY | Racers will be in Rangely next weekend, racing in a qualifying road road for the Rally America National Series 2019. The races will be run on county roads east of Rangely. For entrance fees please go the organizer’s website at http://rally-america.com/events. To participate in the race contact Matt[Read More…]

July 22, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Meeker

New nurse aides …

Pioneers Medical Center hosted six community members as part of their nurse aide class. During the class students have 34 hours of instruction and another 48 hours of clinical practice as well as 22 hours in lab practice. All who complete the class are then eligible to take the State[Read More…]

July 21, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 7 comments

County

Protecting yourself on the internet: the unsolicited Microsoft Support scam

RBC | For some time now, scammers have been impersonating Microsoft Technical Support in an attempt to steal your personal information. Please let me try to put this into perspective… Having worked in a help desk environment for a number of the early years of my career, let me assure[Read More…]

July 21, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

{OPED} Volunteers: Thank you all

MEEKER | Meeker’s July 4 myriad of activities reminded me of the astounding number of volunteers who make this holiday special. Just think of the veterans who marched with our nation’s flags, the creators and drivers of floats, musicians, the ever fun can-can dancers and that’s just a sample of[Read More…]

July 21, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled