RANGELY | The Rangely Panther football team kicked off its new era under new head coach Keenan LeBleu with a victory over the Caliche Buffaloes. The Panthers enjoyed a great running game behind the three-man attack of senior Kobey Chism and juniors Gage Fielder and Marcos Quintana. The Panthers used[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Panther volleyball team shines with decisive win over Wildcats
RANGELY | Over the past weekend, the Rangely Panther volleyball team showcased their prowess as they faced off against formidable opponents. In a remarkable display of skill, the Panthers secured a commanding victory against the North Park Wildcats. Despite a slow start and an early timeout called by Coach Terrin,[Read More…]
Rangely harriers showcase potential at Basalt Invitational
RANGELY | After a challenging race last weekend, the Rangely harriers found comfort returning to a familiar course. The Panthers participated in the Basalt Longhorn Invitational on Saturday, a course known for its flat terrain, grassy paths and a refreshing stream crossing. Coach Scoggins noted, “This meet is well-organized, offers[Read More…]
Golf Champs
BLM hosting meetings on Wolf Creek
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office will hold public meetings on the Wolf Creek Reservoir Situation Assessment Report on the right–of–way application from the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District to construct and operate a reservoir between Meeker and Rangely. The approximately 66,720-acre-foot[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago We are now having lovely days and cold nights. Messrs. J.W. Hugus and J.C. Davis returned from Yampa river points Saturday evening and tarried over Sunday in the White river metropolis. Both gentlemen left for the outside Monday morning. Mr. Hugus is very[Read More…]
Northwest region seat open on CPW roundtable
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting applications from hunters, anglers and trappers in the Southeast and Northwest regions to join the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open through Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Representatives will serve two-year terms from October 2023 through September[Read More…]
Wild horse gather to begin Sept. 1 in West Douglas Herd Area
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin a wild horse gather on Sept. 1 in the West Douglas Herd Area approximately 20 miles south of Rangely in Rio Blanco County. The BLM plans to remove the entire estimated population of[Read More…]
Aldrich prescribed fire northeast of Meeker planned for Aug. 29-30
MEEKER | Firefighters are planning to burn up to 800 acres Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, 14 miles northeast of Meeker in the Aldrich Lakes area. Smoke may be visible from Highway 13 and Meeker. Crews have been working to build and improve upon control lines for this[Read More…]
Special Section: Mountain Valley Bank Summer Festival 2023
Time for learning …
(Top) Parkview Elementary students in Rangely started the year on Wednesday, Aug. 23. (Bottom) buses wait for Meeker Elementary students to board after the first day of school, Aug. 21. Katie Faye King/Caitlin Walker Photos
Rio Happenings: Aug. 13-19. 2023
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of August 13, 2023 CALL SUMMARIES 8/13/2023 @ 2:55 PM. An intoxicated female caused a disturbance at a residence in the town limits of Meeker. Meeker PD and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office responded. The female was detained and later released. 8/14/2023[Read More…]
