Parishioners of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Meeker brought their pets and assorted livestock to church this past Sunday for the annual blessing of the animals, celebrating and honoring St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Pictured are Father Scott Hollenbeck, Macy Collins, Cathy Collins,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
MHS grad looks to state house
RBC I Flipping through the pages of the 1965 Meeker High School yearbook, one will stumble upon a young Lorna Idol.
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 11, 2012
Wake up, CDOT Dear Editor: The Oct. 4 edition of the Herald Times reported that three auto accidents had occurred along SH 64 (Meeker-Rangely) in the space of a week and a half resulting in two serious injuries and others less serious.
The college on the hill: An introspective
I have been a resident of Rangely, Colo., for the past eight years.
Time capsule suggestions needed
A new courtyard on the Rangely Campus is under construction and will be the home of a time capsule commemorating the last 50 years of Colorado Northwestern Community College. The courtyard under the trees will feature a vault in its center that will house the capsule and will have bench[Read More…]
Walls raised by rock-solid community effort
When local contract or Dave Allred was a kid, he didn’t think of going into the hills to gather rocks as work. Harvesting flat, mossy sandstone with your family and other families with kids your age was just plain fun.
Fundraising efforts pay for celebration
Many efforts from the 50th anniversary planning committee and the CNCC Foundation, as well as college and community generosity, raised money for the Colorado Northwestern Community College 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration.
Local artist commissioned
CNCC has commissioned Kyle Stewart for a large metal sculpture to grace the new Rangely Campus time capsule courtyard in honor of the College’s 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration. A large rendition of Spartan armor and gear was finally agreed upon for the sculpture. Stewart found his talent for metal art[Read More…]
CNCC takes root in the Rangely community
As early as 1955, the quest for higher learning in the northwest corner of Colorado was ongoing. That year, the state passed House Joint Resolution No. 8, which focused on the need for higher education facilities in northwestern Colorado.
Junior College districts established after separation
Rangely College separated from Mesa College in 1970 and in July of 1974, Rangely College officially became Colorado Northwestern Community College, a name change that reflected the many communities the College was serving.
Original song written & produced for CNCC 50
Musician Shea Bramer of Grand Junction recently wrote and produced a song honoring Colorado Northwestern Community College’s 50th anniversary. Bramer first introduced the song titled “We Will Carry On” last April at the annual CNCC Foundation Dinner/Dance.
Early Rangely college president to attend
CNCC is proud and honored to welcome back Dr. Nathan Ivey as a friend and as a keynote speaker at the 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration.
