**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Who was Freeman Fairfield?
MEEKER | His name is on the community center in Meeker, but who was this man, and why does he still matter to Meeker, half a century after his death? Freeman Fairfield left behind an unusual—and admirable—legacy, one that continues to benefit the town of his birth. Fairfield was born in[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 16, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Nothing official has, as yet, reached this office concerning the reported marriage of H.S. Harp, which was supposed to have taken place at Rifle on Friday last, but those who keep posted on such matters say the happy event occurred as reported. The[Read More…]
Corrections
Last week we reported coverage of the Rangely Town Council’s special meeting regarding the position of town manager. We incorrectly reported that Town Attorney Paul Benedetti was in attendance and advised the council. The Town Attorney present was Dan Wilson. We regret the error. Last week we ran a correction[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 16, 2018
– Inflatable Pool Party at Meeker Recreation Center Pool. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. All the games and inflatables will be out for this pool party before you head back to school! Normal pool fees apply. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403 – Weekly Wanderers Fridays from 9 to 10:30[Read More…]
Public Notices: August 16, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO Notice is hereby given that on Monday, September 24, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:15 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Historical Courthouse, 555 Main Street,[Read More…]
Classifieds: August 16, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS**
VOTER SURVEY RESULTS …
RBC | Apparently people who don’t vote also don’t take surveys about voting. Forty of the 42 respondents to our question about voting in the June primary said they voted. Forty of the 42 (not the same 40, oddly) expressed their intent to vote in the general election in November.[Read More…]
CORRECTION …
RANGELY | Last week we ran a story about Rangely’s Sam Tolley being inducted as the AESC President. We incorrectly reported that Tolley owns Alliance Energy. Tolley no longer owns Alliance, however he does currently own SPN Well Services.
CORRECTION …
RANGELY | Last week we ran a story about Rangely’s Sam Tolley being inducted as the AESC President. We incorrectly reported that Tolley owns Alliance Energy. Tolley no longer owns Alliance, however he does currently own SPN Well Services.
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RBC | The first issue of the paper was set to appear on Aug. 8 and would have been the earliest paper to be published in northwestern Colorado, but just before “going to press”
Community Calendar: August 9, 2018
– Meeker Farmers Market Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Main & Fifth. – Summer Entertainment Series Aug. 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion. Enjoy music by Bluegrass Offenders and beer, cocktails, wine, cheese and snacks from Blanco Cellars/The Little Cheese Shop, Meeker Arts &[Read More…]
