Tessa Slagle of Rangely, left, accepts a $500 scholarship from Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff as winner of the Rio Blanco County scholarship from the state sheriff’s association. One scholarship is available from each of the county sheriff’s offices in the state.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Neilson and Slagle win 4-H Foundation scholarships
RBC I The Rio Blanco 4-H Foundation is pleased to announced that Taylor Neilson of Meeker and Tessa Slagle of Rangely are the foundation’s 2014 scholarship recipients.
NRCS reminds ranchers and farmers of new wetlands rules
RBC I Tiffany Jehorek, the district conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Meeker reminds area ranchers and farmers that the new Farm Bill has established changes relative to wetlands in Rio Blanco County.
Memorial Service: Richard J. Collins Sr.
Please join the Collins family and say goodbye to Richard J. Collins Sr. on May 28, 2014. There will be a service at 10:30 a.m. at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center, 200 E. Main, with a ceremony at Highland Cemetery to follow.
Rangely grad completes Navy basic training
RANGELY I Navy Seaman Mark C. Barlow, son of Mark D. and Doretta R. Barlow of Rangely, Colorado, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois.
Rangely, Meeker and Dinosaur get DOLA grants
RBC I Mike Samson, chairman of The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, and Jeff Eskelson, AGNC vice chairman and Rio Blanco County commissioner, are pleased to announce that through AGNC’s $50,000 mini-grant program awarded from state Department Of Local Affairs (DOLA), a $3,750 grant on behalf of the Town of[Read More…]
Meeker Investment Group celebrates 20th anniversary
MEEKER I The Meeker Investment Group (MIG) met at Kilowatt Corner earlier this month for the group’s annual report and to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary.
Letter to the Editor: Trying to spay and neuter dogs
Dear Editor: We are Katie Lockwood and Deana Wood of Meeker. We are trying to help raise money for the Meeker dog pound’s spay and neuter fund.
Obituary: Gordon Byers
Gordon Frederick Byers, 73, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, at his home in Rangely, Colorado, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on Aug. 12, 1940, in Fruita, Colorado, to Frederick and Minta White Byers.
Forests now open; be safe and be aware
RBC I With Memorial Day this coming weekend, thousands of travelers are getting ready to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season. As people are getting tents and gear ready, the U.S. Forest Service encourages the public to be safe when enjoying their national forests.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for help with 4-H pig pen blaze
Dear Editor: Two weeks after the Rangely 4-H pen fire, we can’t thank enough the individuals and businesses who have poured their hearts into helping this organization and its kids rebuild!
USAFA graduate…
Nathan J. Bradfield, the son of Marnell and Wade Bradfield of Meeker, will be graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs on May 28 as a candidate for the degree of bachelor of science in systems engineering management and a commission of second lieutenant in the[Read More…]
