October, 2020 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Conservation Corner: Protecting your water rights

The adage, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting” helps us to all understand just how important water and water rights are in an arid climate like ours. If you own a water right, you may wonder how you can learn what records the State has regarding your water[Read More…]

October 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Fall clean-up

The Rangely Community Garden is officially ready for winter. (Above) Janet Miller and Katie Willis take a break near one of the brush piles during fall clean up at the Rangely Community Garden. (Below) Volunteers place a tarp over a large brush pile.

October 25, 2020 by René Harden Comments are Disabled

County

Community voices: COVID-19

RBC | Rio Blanco County has been fortunate to have a limited number of COVID-19 cases (25 as of press time). We haven’t lost anyone locally to the disease, and no one affected has required hospitalization. All of that is good news, but that doesn’t invalidate the experiences of those[Read More…]

October 25, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Six Rangely runners race at state meet

RANGELY I It was a near perfect day for running this past Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the Norris Penrose Event Center, hosts of the 2020 Colorado State Cross Country Championships. A slight breeze, rolling hills, water crossing, and some of the state’s finest runners kept the Rangely Panthers[Read More…]

October 24, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

USA lifting makes its way to Meeker sports scene

MEEKER I USA lifting, which finds competition at its highest level in the Olympics, has come to Meeker. Dr. Justin and Rebekah Grant began a lifting and Crossfit program in their garage last summer. It blossomed into lifting for three Meeker teenagers: Jayden Overton, Connor Blunt, and Kelton Turner. Competition[Read More…]

October 24, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Hunters reminded to be careful, monitor health during pandemic

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages hunters to be safe and especially careful during the Covid-19 epidemic. Though recreating outdoors is relatively safe, COVID-19 precautions still are necessary, especially when a hunting trip involves close contact with non-household members. So far this year, two Covid-19 outbreaks were reported at[Read More…]

October 23, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cowboys shut out Gunnison in 48-0 match

MEEKER I The Cowboys opened league play last Friday against the Gunnison Cowboys. Gunnison and Roaring Fork are both new to the Western Slope league this year, but only Gunnison opted to play football during the Schedule A season. “It was kind of a slow start,” began head coach Shane[Read More…]

October 23, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Panthers stomp Rams, 2-0 record

RANGELY I The Rams of Soroco traveled to Rangely on a beautiful Friday night to open up league play for both teams. Rangely entered the game at 1-0 and were looking to avenge a home loss from last season that jeopardized the Panthers playoff hopes. The Rams entered the game[Read More…]

October 23, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Days Gone By

Days Gone By: Oct. 22, 2020

The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • Never spread an evil report about your neighbor until you know positively that it is true, and don’t do it then if he is a good deal bigger than you are. • A lazy man never believes that his pay is high enough.[Read More…]

October 22, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Application period opens for Judicial Nominating Commission positions

RBC | Applications are now being accepted for upcoming vacancies on 11 Judicial Nominating Commissions throughout Colorado. As of Dec. 31, 2020, there will be 13 vacancies as detailed below. Judicial nominating commissioners are volunteers and serve six-year terms interviewing applicants for judicial vacancies and nominating candidates to the governor.[Read More…]

October 22, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Connie Marie Theos

April 14, 1945~Oct. 11, 2020 Connie Marie Theos was born to Nick and Aileen Theos on April 14, 1945, in Hayden, Colorado. She passed peacefully at home on Oct. 11, 2020. From the day she was born she was taught the value of hard work and dedication to the ranching[Read More…]

October 22, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Regular meeting for BOCC

PLEASE NOTE: Budget workshops are ongoing and we will be covering those discussions as space allows over the next few weeks. Call in at 970-878-9432 to listen to county workshops (schedule on page 6B), or listen to full recordings at www.soundcloud.com/heraldtimes1885 RBC | With school back in session, reports of[Read More…]

October 22, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled