On Jan. 11, the Rangely Panthers played a tough game against the Plateau Valley Cowboys from Collbran, Colorado. The Cowboys, known for their strong performance and ranked third in 2A, displayed excellent skills and strategy. Plateau Valley started the game with aggressive defense and used their height for an advantage,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
RHS wrestlers host tournament
The Rangely Panther wrestling team had a demanding schedule last week. On Thursday, the team traveled to Silt for duals against Coal Ridge and Steamboat Springs. The Panthers faced a narrow defeat against Coal Ridge, losing 30-27 despite wins from Cameron Preciado, Aydan Christian, Ronny Anderson, Izaiah Moody and Jaxon[Read More…]
Panther boys’ basketball falls to Miners, Rams
On Jan. 5 the Panthers traveled to Hotchkiss, Colorado, to take on the North Fork Miners. The Panthers came out cold in the first quarter and went down 13-6 after the first period. The size and physicality of the Miners were difficult for the Panthers to match as they were[Read More…]
RHS girls rack up two wins
RANGELY | Lady Panthers opened their season after the holiday break by traveling to North Fork High School on Friday, Jan. 5 for a non-league matchup. The lady Panthers found themselves in a position they have not been in before much this year, trailing the Miners 20-12 at halftime. We[Read More…]
FAST AND FLURRIEST
ERBM hosted the annual cardboard derby at Paintbrush Park’s sledding hill Saturday morning. Winners included Emery Merrell in the ages three and under category, Dexter Chinn for ages 12 and up and fastest overall, the Waldref family for group/family and Carson Cook and Alejandra Carillo who won ages 8-11 and[Read More…]
WHERE’S THE BEEF?
On Dec. 20-21, 2023, the Rio Blanco Cattlewomen sponsored a beef cook-off for two classes of catering students. The students used sirloin steak provided through a grant from the Colorado Beef Council for their delicious recipes. Each participant received a beef stick and a custom-designed tumbler made by Brenda at[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec. 31, 2023 – Jan. 6, 2024
ARRESTS Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office transported a female from Rock Springs Jail to Jail on 1/4/2024 for a Nationwide Warrant for Theft. The female bonded on 1/5/2024. There were no other arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 1/1/2024 @ 11:50 am. A homeowner in the town limits of Meeker[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 11th, 2024
Annual and quarterly RBCHS gathering Jan. 21 MEEKER | The annual meeting and quarterly gathering of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be held at the Heritage Culture Center at 1 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2024. Enjoy a potluck lunch, hear what the RBCHS is doing, and renew (or[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – January 11th, 2024
Merry and bright Dear Editor, I want to thank everyone who continued lighting their wonderful Christmas displays through the entire Christmas season. We prepare and anticipate from Dec. 1 to 15. On Christmas Day we start the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrate until Epiphany, Jan. 6, when the Wise[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Civility
“How so?” “Really?” “That is not true.” These are all indicators that at the end of a conversation, someone’s feelings will be hurt, especially if these words are spoken in a public forum. These days civility remains in short supply. One can’t be sure there are not more than a[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 30
Special to the Herald Times Sir: Your circular No. 27, as to the appointment of relatives, is received, and shall be shortly regarded. Respectfully, N. C. MEEKER Indian Agent HON. E.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. White River Agency, Colorado. March 24, 1879. Sir: In response to “remarks[Read More…]
Guest Column – Is the stock market trading on America’s demise?
I admit I do not know a lot about the stock market (lawyers don’t do math, or at least this one doesn’t) but I do understand that the point of the stock market is to bring investors and companies together, allowing the investors to provide financial backing for companies that[Read More…]
