RBC I According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, traffic on Colorado Highway 13 between Craig and Meeker will be affected through October by construction work.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Rangely’s Dave Smith appointed to Colorado Humanities Board
RANGELY I Colorado Humanities has welcomed six new members to its board of directors this year, including Colorado Northwestern Community College Vice President of Instruction and Student Affairs David M. Smith of Rangely.
Letter to the Editor: In support of mill levy override for Meeker schools
Dear Editor: I want to express support for the Re-1 School District’s initiative to seek an increased tax mill levy.
Youth celebrates birthday with animal shelter donations
Several Rangely youth donated approximately $250 in food, toys and other supplies to the Rangely Animal Shelter on Friday.
Obituary: Irene Lillian Vander Syde
Irene Lillian (Harpel) Vander Syde, 96, passed away Sept. 17, 2014. She was born March 2, 1918, in Sherburn, Minn., to the late Lawrence and Lillie Harpel.
Parkview visit to Eagle Crest…
Dana Forbes’ fourth grade class from Rangely’s Parkview Elementary School visited Eagle Crest Assisted Living Center Sept. 25.
MHS distance runners improve personal times
MEEKER I The Meeker High School Cowboy cross country team participated in Fruita’s Anna Banana Memorial Invitational this past Saturday. The Fruita event is another large meet with some big schools.
Not too early for flu shots
RBC I During the 2013-14 flu season, there were 1,759 hospitalizations in Colorado caused by the flu. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment advises people to get a vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves from seasonal influenza. The vaccine now is available at most physician’s offices[Read More…]
What’s Up With the County? Staffing examined; justice center work begins
RBC I As we roll into the final quarter of 2014, the Rio Blanco County commissioners are busy establishing the 2015 budget. One area of importance in the 2015 budget concerns the number of employees we have serving the public. The commissioners have asked all departments to analyze staffing levels.[Read More…]
Pennies for Puppies raises $1,000 for shelter
Deana Wood, left, and Katie Lockwood, right, presented a $1,000 check to the Meeker Animal Shelter’s spay and neuter fund.
Obituary: Helen Fern Church
Helen Fern Church, 88, of Lakeside, Ariz., passed away at Solterra Senior Living on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, with family by her side following a brief illness. Helen was born June 3, 1926, in Woodston, Rooks County, Kan., to the late Carl John and Esther Faye (Simons) Liberty. She had[Read More…]
Bear tranquilized in Meeker…
This bear sow had to be tranquilized the night of Sept. 3 when she was found in a tree in the 500 block of 12th Street in Meeker.
