I was appalled when watching the Meeker Fourth of July parade, when these hot rod cars stopped down the street from us, put on the brakes and started spinning their tires at a very high rate of speed, then took off as fast as they could, spinning the tires for[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Containment expected Monday evening on the Rough Fire
RANGELY – The Rough Fire is 340 acres and 70 percent contained. Full containment is expected by tomorrow evening.
The County Cubicle: Caution … road work ahead
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Another Range Call celebration has come and gone. Hopefully everyone is rested up after the long weekend and late nights. Kudos to everyone who worked so hard to pull off the 125th annual event. The fireworks display was, as expected, huge, and the wild downpour that raced through during the[Read More…]
Rough Fire near Rangely at about 250 acres
RANGELY – The 250 acre Rough Fire was reported Friday afternoon following thunder and lightning storms. It is burning on Bureau of Land Management public lands, 20 miles northeast of Rangely, in pinyon and juniper trees, sagebrush and grass.
Meeker baseball team advances
For the second day of the Craig Parks and Recreation end-of-season 8- to 10-year-old baseball tournament, a No. 1 seed advanced and the No. 4 seed hung on long enough to move on to the quarterfinals. Wednesday featured a match-up between No. 1 Meeker II and No. 9 Rehab Services[Read More…]
Letter: Regulations holding back gas exploration
Enjoy the paper as usual. I especially enjoyed the fact that the county has begun an informational column titled “The County Cubicle.” I believe the dialogue will be very useful.
ExxonMobil donation gives Red Cross new set of wheels
When a disaster strikes, the Red Cross Western Colorado Chapter promises to do what it takes to be there for those in need. Until recently, that included relying on MacGyver-like skills and a run-down emergency response truck better fit for the set of the Dukes of Hazzard.
Letter: MD Association sets fundraising record
Just a short note to the community on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We have been collecting money for Jerry’s Kids since 2003. Nationally, most departments fill the boot on Labor Day weekend. We tried that our first year and only made $525.
Classifieds: July 8, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Funeral services pending for Jean Cooper
RANGELY I Jeannette Joyce Cooper 92, a resident of Rangely for 51 years, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday July 1, 2010, in Rangely District Hospital care center. She was born June 28, 1918, in Pueblo. In February 1936, she married Forest T. Cooper Sr. of[Read More…]
Bone marrow transplant for Crawford
MEEKER I Danny Crawford, brother of Stanley Crawford, Kelly Crawford and Kim Dodds of Meeker and son of Patsy Porter of Mesquite, Nev., is having a bone marrow transplant.
