RANGELY | Mark Skelton has been an integral part of the Rangely School District since August 1984, impacting countless lives through his dedication to education and coaching. His journey with the district began with a simple letter of inquiry, leading to a career spanning four decades. The Beginning In early[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Rodeo #2 results in the Summer Series
CORRECTION: The next rodeo is tonight, June 27. The series will skip July 4 and continue on July 11. The bulls are winning the competition thus far at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series after two weeks, which adds to the winnings for the next rodeo in the series on JUNE[Read More…]
HISTORIC WIN FOR RANGELY GOLFERS ON MEEKER COURSE
For the first time in what is believed-to-be the 18th playing of the Rio Blanco County Cup, the golfers from Rangely came to Meeker and dominated the rain-delayed tournament, defending their title and bragging rights, as the “Cup” will reside in the western end of Rio Blanco County for another[Read More…]
CPW implements temporary wolf working group ‘to enable stakeholders to come together’
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announces the implementation of a temporary working group, facilitated by the Consensus Building Institute, to provide input to CPW staff in specific areas related to the implementation of the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. The working group is comprised of representatives from[Read More…]
Laps for Mental Health
Rangely District Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions program is an outpatient program dedicated to the mental health needs of older adults. May was Mental Health Awareness Month and staff participated in “Laps for Mental Health” as one of the activities to promote awareness. “We’d like to congratulate Jelene for walking the[Read More…]
KUDOS FOR SERVICE
Jacob Palmer of Meeker made planters for the Walbridge Wing and installed them, complete with flowers, last week, for Wing residents to enjoy. Vicki Crawford with Pioneers Medical Center said, “We are ever so grateful. They are beautiful.”
DAYS GONE BY – June 27th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Jack Dunn reports the banana crop a failure up on Big Beaver, owing to backward season. Owing to the appearance of smallpox within a few miles of Hayden, Routt county, that town has given up its intended Fourth of July celebration. This is a[Read More…]
Ribbon cutting for FIRM FOUNDATION CHILDCARE
On Wednesday, June 5 the Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed Firm Foundation Childcare at its grand opening and ribbon cutting. The kids “cut” cute figures as they handily sliced through the ribbon with their kiddie-sized scissors. They rounded off the ceremony with a cupcake, a little punch and then each[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: June 9-15, 2024
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on 6/10/2024 by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken to Moffat County for DUI. CALL SUMMARIES 6/9/2024 @ 7:31 am. A squirrel caused a transformer to catch fire which in turn caused an area of Meeker to be without power for a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 20th, 2024
Solstice Festival Weekend at The TANK in Rangely RANGELY | Friday, June 21 at 5:33 a.m. Dawn Celebration; 1:02 p.m., when the sun reaches its northernmost point, Solar Noon in the Tank – Group Hum, Ring the Titanium Bell; 8:32 p.m. ‘til late, Sunset into Night – Sonic Performances and[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – June 20th, 2024
Final thoughts on commissioner campaign and call to voters Dear Editor: Well, this is the last installment of my thoughts concerning our County before Primary Day, June 25, 2024. This County Commissioner bid has been a unique experience and a great opportunity to get out and meet with people and[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Miller Hill Cemetery Part 3
I am continuing the series on people involved with the Miller Hill Cemetery, whether you want to read it or not! The names will appear in their order of death, if known. I am interweaving newspaper headlines as a backdrop to what was happening here in Northwest Colorado and the[Read More…]
