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Panthers take on tough course

RANGELY I The varsity boys’ cross county team was more fortunate than the junior high runners at Aspen’s Chris Severy Memorial Hill Climb.

October 16, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

BLM’s Director’s Challenge initiative

RBC I As part of its ongoing effort to ensure the health of Western public rangelands, the Bureau of Land Management is announcing its “Director’s Challenge” initiative to expand volunteer participation in monitoring and sustaining the health of wild horse and burro Herd Management Areas (HMAs).

October 15, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Candidate withdraws from board election

Dear Editor: It is with regret that I withdraw my name from the ballot of the RE-1 School Board election coming in November. I came to the realization that I was not going to be able to commit 100 percent to the responsibilities and obligations which the Meeker school board[Read More…]

October 15, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Fritzlan wins world title

RANGELY I Colten Fritzlan, 11, left for Ogden, Utah, with dreams and determination to be a world champion. The Chris Shivers Miniature Bullriding World Finals entailed two long rounds with the top 15 advancing to the short round, a total of 40 boys in the junior age group representing 17[Read More…]

October 15, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cowboys take it on the chin 0-34

MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys dropped a conference game 0-34 to Paonia. It was a game of much contrast.

October 15, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Time to think about flu shots

RBC I This year, the theme for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s flu campaign is “Do Something Easy,” because getting a flu vaccination is a whole lot easier than most of the tasks Coloradans pack into their busy days.

October 14, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker chamber honors members

MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s October chamber members-of-the-month: Shell Exploration Company, The Upstairs Gallery and White River National Forest Service.

October 14, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

How to volunteer with passion

RBC I If volunteerism is a measure of someone’s passion, then Lisa Sellman’s passion knows no bounds. Sellman, a professional dog trainer and owner of a pet care business, volunteers with activities ranging from working at an animal shelter to taking disabled kids on nature hikes during the summer. She[Read More…]

October 13, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Shooting range sight-in days

MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club range will be open during archery season. It will be closed Oct. 13-Nov. 30 except for sight-in days on Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, Nov. 3-4, Nov. 15 and the annual turkey shoot on Nov. 20. Note: If a closed sign is posted at the[Read More…]

October 13, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cub Scout Pack 91 meets Oct. 13

MEEKER I Cub Scout Pack 91 invites all boys ages 6 through 10 (or first through fifth grade) and their parents to a new member welcoming meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Building at 779 Sulphur Creek Road.

October 13, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CNCC to host regional flight competition

RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College and the Rangely Airport is hosting a regional competition for the National Intercollegiate Flight Association (NIFA). Last spring our team won first place in the competition, for two-year schools in the nation!

October 13, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Student academic improvement continues

RANGELY I “I was pleased to learn that 100 percent of Rangely schools made Adequate Yearly Progress this year, with the ratcheting up of federal standards, which only allowed for 46 percent of schools to succeed statewide.” said Rangely School District Superintendent Todd Cordrey.

October 12, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled