Author: Special to the Herald Times
Panther volleyball downs DeBeque 3-0, loses 1-3 to Meeker
RANGELY | In a week of highs and lows, the Rangely High School varsity volleyball team showcased their resilience and determination on the court, leaving their mark in the world of high school sports. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, the Rangely Panthers delivered an outstanding performance, securing a resounding 3-0[Read More…]
Talbot takes first, Wren wins second at Moffat County Invitational
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers sent 17 distance runners to the Moffat County Invitational this past weekend, competing in all four races: middle school girls, middle school boys, high school girls, and high school boys. The Panthers have a long history of success on the course stretching throughout Loudy-Simpson Park[Read More…]
Jumping for Joy
Days Gone By Sept 28th, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Rio Blanco County should be represented at the mountain and plain festival with some kind of a float. A chunk of coal weighing a ton or so (if nothing else) would be quite the advertisement for this section. “Broncho John” Martin had a[Read More…]
YEA Meeker promoting young entrepreneurs
Meeker’s young entrepreneurs will be at Home.Made on Main Street Sept. 29. MEEKER | Young Entrepreneurs are Awesome! Meeker (YEA Meeker) puts the “all” in small business. Through this program, youth ranging from grades 3-12 gain support in their own personal entrepreneurship ventures.You may have seen many of these young[Read More…]
Town of Rangely meeting reports: Aug. 22 and Sept. 12
RANGELY | Rangely’s Board of Trustees met Aug. 22, 2023 and Sept. 12, 2023. During the Aug. 22 meeting, board members approved a letter of support for the Rio Blanco County grant application to Colorado Advance CPF for the last mile broadband project. Trustees also approved an intergovernmental agreement between[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 10-16, 2023
ARRESTS 9/14/2023 A 62 year old female party was arrested and transported to Moffat County Jail on charges of harassment and domestic violence. A PR bond was granted by Judge Potosky on 9/15. CALL SUMMARIES 9/10/2023 @ 10:34 am. Fraud was reported when a victim rented a 5th wheel on[Read More…]
A positive approach to birthdays
“You are really getting up there” is the kind of comment no one really wants to hear, unless you are still a child eagerly awaiting the next birthday. As long as it is said as a joke, it is accepted as a well-meant reminder. Children and adults alike learn quickly[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No 15
Editor’s Note: For those of you who are keeping track of this series, we inadvertently skipped a week in numbering. There was no No. 10. Our apologies for the confusion. White River Agency, Colorado. Jan. 6, 1879. Sir: I am convinced that, with the working teams on hand, I shall[Read More…]
Guest Column: Sweet Sisters
Headline in the Steamboat Pilot May 22, 1947: RANGELY OFFICER WANTS LARGE SUM FOR ALLEGED LIBEL. Town Marshal John Howlett alleged in the complaint that an article published in the Rangely News was libelous and “brought great shame, humiliation and mortification to the plaintiff.” The article in question was published[Read More…]
2023 quilt show highlights
MEEKER | Some fortunate young women will receive scholarship assistance for their higher ed endeavors thanks to P.E.O.’s successful 2023 quilt show. Featuring 118 never-before-displayed quilts, this year’s event attracted nearly 300 visitors. The local P.E.O. Chapter BA in Meeker sponsors this annual event as its primary fundraiser. More than[Read More…]
