RBC I A 911 call to the Rio Blanco County Communications Center in Meeker reported an injured horseback rider in a remote area of eastern Rio Blanco County, east of Ripple Creek Pass and south of but between Baldy Mountain and Pyramid Peak.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Rangely Hurricanes…
On June 15, five Rangely Hurricanes traveled to Ouray for their first swim meet of the season.
Longtime resident
Florence Rooks, who has made Rangely her home since 1948 (66 years), will leave Rangely soon to move to Omaha, Neb., to be near her daughter.
Residents gain with SS delay
RBC I Rio Blanco County residents who are nearing retirement age can increase their lifetime income if they can wait a bit to start drawing Social Security benefits.
Letter to the Editor: Letter from new Jr./Sr. High principal
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to members of the Rangely community. I am honored and excited to have been selected for the position of Rangely Junior/Senior High School principal. I am currently serving as interim director of federal programs and student success in the Boulder (Colo.) Valley School[Read More…]
Happy 75th birthday…
Longtime Rangely advocate and resident Peggy Rector thought she was taking her great-grandson Hunter to play at Elks Park May 31 with her daughter, Leanne Maloney, and granddaughter Kasey Schuerman. Upon arriving, she was surprised by 70 of her close friends and family for a 75th birthday party in her[Read More…]
Two Meeker students make honor roll at U. of Wyoming
MEEKER I The University of Wyoming lists 126 students from Colorado on its 2014 spring semester President’s Honor Roll, and two of those students are from Meeker.
Time to prep for Meeker parade
MEEKER I The Meeker Range Call Parade is coming during the Fourth of July weekend, so those who would like to take part should contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
June is Ride to Work month: Events set for Wednesday
MEEKER I Colorado Bike Month is being celebrated during June in Meeker, and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce has a couple of activities planned including Bike to Work Day on Wednesday.
Guest Editorial: Facts on fracking are ignored; fear is only tool for environmentalists
RBC I Researchers in Colorado just came forward with a shocking claim: hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” the decades-old method of using a high-velocity mixture of water, sand and chemicals to blast through rock to release oil and gas deposits, causes birth defects. There’s just one hitch: it isn’t true.
Letter to the Editor: Buford Fish Fry was a huge success
Dear Editor: The 2014 White River Community Association’s Fish Fry this past Saturday was a tremendous success. With the help of some very dedicated folks, we were able to serve crispy fried white fish and delicious side dishes to about 250 attendees.
Nine MHS students back from Belize
MEEKER I Nine students from Meeker High School recently completed a research and conservation expedition to Belize under the auspices of Ecology Project International. While in Belize, the group participated in a wide variety of educational and cultural projects.
