Dear Editor: My wife, our 11-month-old son and I would like to thank the people of Northwest Colorado for our wonderful vacation. Where to start? We had a great lunch at El Agave Mexican Restaurant in Rangely, then took a thrilling tour of the Canyon Pintado district. We camped out[Read More…]
Month: September 2019
Obituary: Sandra Lee Klein
Sandra Lee Klein Oct. 7, 1946 ~ Sept. 12, 2019 Sandra (Sandi) Lee Klein (McKay) passed away on Sept. 12, 2019, at her home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Sandi was born to Della Lee Wear (Harper) and Clinton McKay on Oct. 7, 1946, in Hayden, Colorado. Sandi grew up mainly[Read More…]
Rangely PD makes budget requests to update technology, transportation
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely held its first of many budget work sessions on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. The following business was discussed. PD SEEKS FUNDS FOR UPDATED EQUIPMENT Interim Police Chief Ti Hamblin asked trustees to consider budgeting a sixth patrol officer position in[Read More…]
Meeker Moving Forward hosting workshop, open house next week
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is embarking on a community planning project, named “Meeker Moving Forward.” Meeker Moving Forward is a project that seeks meaningful engagement with our community to determine what type of place we want Meeker to become over the next 10-15 years. The goal of the[Read More…]
Community networking Sept. 23
RANGELY | Please join us on Sept. 23 from 12-1:30 p.m. for the monthly Community Networking Meeting in Rangely at CNCC. During this meeting we will hear from Debra Bianchi with the Alzheimer’s Association. If you plan on attending RSVP to Keely at 970-675-3219 by Sept. 20, as lunch will[Read More…]
BMS running club places 12th at Eagle Valley meet
MEEKER | Last weekend the Barone Middle School running club participated in a cross country meet at Eagle Valley. “Wyatt Rollins (seventh grade), Oliver Holmes (eighth grade), and Gabe Smithers (eighth grade) all ran very well,” said head coach Kris Casey. For middle school it was a large meet; 109[Read More…]
Rangely junior high harriers race at Eagle Valley Invitational
RANGELY | The Rangely junior high school team raced at Eagle Valley. The race was a combined girls and boys with a total of 197 runners. “It was fun to see all those runners coming at once and such different sizes. It is encouraging to see that many middle schools running,”[Read More…]
MHS Duffers …
Cowboy golf was in action Thursday at the Cedaredge Bruin tournament. Scores are as follows: Phil Arnold – 89, Nick Massey – 97, Pete Hanks – 96, Elijah Deming – 95, Jose Garcia – 102. The JV also participated and the scores are as follows: Zagar Brown – 124, Chakwah[Read More…]
New liver, new life for Jason Musser
RBC | After living with a debilitating condition for 15 years and being on the liver transplant list for three years, a local father of two has been given a second chance at life. Jason Musser, a Meeker High School graduate and resident of Maybell, was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the[Read More…]
White River Algae Study Update
RBC | The White River Algae Study is beginning to wind down the second year of data collection. The goal of the study is to determine what is driving algal growth in the White River. The 2019 White River flows peaked at nearly 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) compared to[Read More…]
Tri the Trails triathlon results
MEEKER | On Saturday, Sept. 14, ERBM Recreation and Park District held the Tri the Trails Triathlon. This new concept had 11 participants get off the pavement and enjoy a beautiful country road bike course and run on the world class trails in Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park. The Sprint[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 9-15, 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…]
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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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