Paulette Ann Comstock, 72, of Montrose passed away at Penrose Hospital on Aug. 7, 2023. Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting Mrs. Comstock’s family. A complete obituary will be published in coming weeks.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Celebration of Life
Please join us in celebrating Herb Hughley (1936~2023) on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. at Meeker Town Park. Come casual, have a bite to eat and share a memory.
LOOSE ENDS: Winding Down
The full bloom of summer is over, as the the summer’s annual festivities and celebrations end. Officially summer is not over but once the fair finishes and the school year starts, it feels done. Barbecues, musical gatherings, and special parties wind down, yet the taste of summer lingers for quite[Read More…]
Our Founding Fathers: Part One
No, not George Washington, our first President, but George S. Hazen, one of Meeker’s founding fathers. One of our earliest settlers and owners of the Meeker Town Company. Our George may not have been as colorful as Washington. I do not know if he owned any wooden false teeth or[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber shares ongoing efforts at town meeting
RANGELY | Candra Robie, Director of the Rangely Chamber of Commerce, addressed Rangely’s Board of Trustees on Aug. 8 and described some of the Chamber’s efforts since she started in her current role. Robie reported on the success of major events such as the Rangely OHV Adventure Rally (ROAR). Efforts[Read More…]
BIG FISH
A big community cast put on three productions of Big Fish over the weekend. Meeker Arts & Cultural Council’s community theater program continues to grow each year. | CAITLIN WALKER Special to the Herald Times
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: August 17, 2023
Help clean up the White River MEEKER | Meet up with the White River Alliance this Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a White River clean up day. Starting at the Lake Avery spillway, we’ll work our way down to Circle Park. Bags, pick-up sticks, and[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: #26
ARRESTSA 41 year-old female was arrested on 8/8//2023 on a Rio Blanco County warrant. She was issued a PR bond on 8/9/2023 CALL SUMMARIES 8/6/2023 @ 11:38. While a trailer was being unloaded it proceeded to roll down the hill and took out a stop sign at 5th/Hill St. in[Read More…]
Volunteers Wanted!
RANGELY | Many of the opportunities that Rangely citizens enjoy are supported by dedicated volunteers. Without them, many resources and opportunities would fail or be unrealized. Most organizations in Rangely are operated by a board of directors. These people are volunteers who believe in the organization with a passion and[Read More…]
UPS AND DOWNS
The youngest rodeo riders had their turn in the arena last week during the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series with mutton bustin’ — a perennial crowd (and kid) favorite. It always seems like the sheep are doing more bustin’ than their riders. Tonight is the last rodeo of the 2023 series,[Read More…]
Aug. 10 rodeo results
MEEKER | Here are the results from the Aug. 10 Meeker Summer Series Rodeo. This Thursday is the last rodeo in the series, don’t miss it! 12 Team Roping: Kash Atwood/Brett Watson 8 Team Roping: Paula Cooper / Cody Edinger Dally Ribbon Roping: Cody Edinger /Sherry DexterOpen Breakaway: Kallie SimmsLadies[Read More…]
Lucero four-peats Fair grand champ
RANGELY | Rangely local and recent Rangely High School graduate Corbin Lucero wrapped up more than a decade participating in 4-H with a fourth consecutive Grand Champion win at the Rio Blanco County Fair. He won two Grand Champion awards for market steer, and senior showman. He explained, for those[Read More…]
