RANGELY | “You can be anything you want to be!” This positive affirmation heard during childhood takes on a new meaning at Amtgard Live Action Role Play (LARP) events. Citizens of Rangely may have noticed people dressed in medieval costumes out and about in town during the past weekend. The[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Softball BBQ
COURTESY PHOTO There will be a sponsor appreciation barbecue for youth softball players’ families and anyone who wants to come on Friday, June 2 at the Meeker Rec Center softball field. Games are at 10 a.m. and noon.
BASEBALL ALL-CONFERENCE
BEN QUINN PHOTO Carson Klinzmann, Honorable Mention, pitcher, sophomore; Ethan Quinn, 1st Team, outfield/CF, junior; Spencer Gates, 1st Team, infield/1B, junior; Jake Blazon, 1st Team and Conference Player of the Year, catcher, junior; Jonathan Fitzgibbons, 1st Team, pitcher, junior; Jace Mobley, 1st Team, infield/2B, junior; Ryan Sullivan, 1st Team, infield/SS,[Read More…]
CPW approves $6.24M for OHV trail projects
RBC | At its May meeting, the Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $6.24 million to fund 52 trail projects across Colorado as recommended by CPW for its 2023-2024 OHV Trail Grant funding awards. The grant funding comes from the purchase of over 200,000 Colorado OHV registrations/permits and the federal Recreational[Read More…]
MHS weight room will open next week
MEEKER | The Meeker High School weight room will open next week. This year’s program has been designed by the team from Athlos Life. Athlos Life is owned and operated by Dr. Justin Grant and his wife Rebekah Grant. All Cowboys entering 7th to 12th grades are invited to attend[Read More…]
Fewer licenses, shorter hunting seasons this year
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Parks and Wildlife Commission made unprecedented big-game hunting license reductions and shortened some season dates due to severe weather conditions this past winter season. At the May Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, CPW staff gave a presentation on the Deer, Elk,[Read More…]
Bright futures …
The Rangely High School Class of 2023 (above) celebrated their graduation over the weekend. Co-valedictorians were MacKenzie Manchester and Marstan Wagner and co-salutatorians were Kyrah Phelps and Whitney Rusher. View the Class of 2023 special section here. MILLIE FRYER/COURTESY PHOTOS
Happy retirement!
Meeker School Board President Kevin Amack (right) with retiring teachers Virginia Pugh and Heather Burke, retiring bus driver Toni Francis and retiring teacher Becky Hughes.
Rio Happenings: May 13-21, 1023
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on a warrant on 5/14/2023. Call summaries 5/14/2023 @ 1:40 am. A mother and father walked into the Sheriff’s Office to report they didn’t want their adult son in the residence anymore due to verbal abuse. The adult son had not done anything criminal[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 25, 2023
Memorial Day ceremony details MEEKER | The V.F.W. Post 5843, its Auxiliary, and the American Legion Post 74 will be starting its Memorial Day ceremonies at 0930 at the Fifth Street bridge with the ceremony and bridge dedication. Then we will move to the 10th Street bridge for another bridge[Read More…]
Guest Column: Story of the LOV
By Ed Peck Special to the Herald Times The LOV brand is not the oldest brand in Rio Blanco but it does have a unique place in Colorado ranch history. It has been certified as “the oldest brand in Colorado still in the original family.” To put this in context,[Read More…]
Letters: May 25, 2023
Cattlemen’s statement on Polis veto of SB23-256 Dear Editor, As a livestock producer in Jackson County, I am beyond frustrated with the Governor’s decision to deny the will of the legislature and veto SB23-256, Management of Gray Wolves Reintroduction. This decision has disregarded the needs of our industry and the[Read More…]
