Jennifer Hill | The Herald Times

Opinion

A tearful goodbye from Jen Hill

RBC | Over the years I’ve learned that many of life’s little clichés exist for a reason. Oftentimes there is a grain, or even a boulder, of truth packed into those tiny nuggets of wisdom. The cliché I’ve been stuck on this week is, “when one door closes, another opens.”[Read More…]

November 30, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Loitering, POST top town agenda

RANGELY | Loitering Ordinance Following the receipt of a letter from the Americans for Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) earlier this year, the Rangely Board of Trustees is considering removing all anti-loitering ordinances from the town municipal code. In a letter the ACLU claimed such policies are unconstitutional, violating the First[Read More…]

November 15, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Horse trainer helps abused and neglected animals, starts local riding school

RANGELY | A young Rangely woman and Colorado Northwestern Community College graduate has found a way to put her passion for horses and CNCC Equine education to good use, both in developing a local small business and working to improve the lives of abused horses.

November 6, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Future of RDH at risk

RANGELY | Last Thursday the Rangely District Hospital Board encouraged public attendance at their monthly meeting in order to discuss their financial situation with the community. Prior to the meeting the board had contracted with an accounting firm to review the hospital’s financials. CPA Report and Hospital Status Rick Wagner,[Read More…]

November 4, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Opinion

Who do local boards of directors work for?

RBC | As taxpaying citizens in small communities, we are surrounded by boards of directors and those who serve on them. Between school boards, town boards, recreation, hospital, cemetery, fire and library district boards, it’s hard to go more than a few days without hearing about some decision some board[Read More…]

November 4, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Rangely’s Hogwarts helps local families

RANGELY | Last week Rangely’s Parkview Elementary School hosted its annual Night at Hogwarts. Typically the event helps fund classroom items for Parkview staff, however this year the event expanded to provide financial assistance to two Rangely families. During the event an entire set of hardcover Harry Potter books, decoratively[Read More…]

November 3, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Rangely gears up for Halloween

RANGELY | Mark your calendars for several spooky events. – Haunted Pool Party—Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. Take a dive into the spooky pool Thursday for the Haunted Pool Party. Snacks will be provided. While all ages are welcome, those six and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost[Read More…]

October 25, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Drought contingency plan draws concern

RBC | Early this fall Upper Colorado River Commissioner James Eklund and staff from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office and Colorado Water Conservation Board presented draft Drought Contingency Plans (DCP) for the Upper Colorado River Basin states. The plans have drawn fire from a variety of water groups including the local[Read More…]

October 20, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Rangely rally against Prop 112

RANGELY | On Wednesday, Oct. 17 the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Colorado Rural Energy Action Council to host a “No on Prop 112 Rally.” The rally, which will be held outside of the Rangely Auto Museum from 2-3 p.m., is aimed at encouraging voters to[Read More…]

October 13, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

CNCC grows Rangely agriculture program

RANGELY | More than 10 years ago the Rangely campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College began the exploring the addition of an agriculture program for students. What started with only an equine focus has grown to include a variety of agricultural topics and options to benefit students from an assortment of[Read More…]

October 12, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Chevron grant buys tech for Rangely schools

RANGELY | Earlier this year the Rangely School District received a $75,000 grant from Chevron to be used for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) within the district. After staff discussion the district decided to use the funds to purchase Chromebook laptops for every student grades 3-12. The district made[Read More…]

October 7, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Rangely karaoke team to compete at national event

RANGELY | Rangely local Steve Osborne wants the world to know that karaoke is more than just drunk people singing in a bar, it’s talented individuals who, in the case of the Rangely Karaoke Club, occasionally achieve the opportunity to sing in national competitions. Osborne started the club in January[Read More…]

October 5, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled