Blake Rubin, who has had a limeade stand in Meeker for the past six summers, finished his adventure by hosting an afternoon party for the residents of the Walbridge Wing. Blake and his family enjoyed serving brownie sundaes and limeade drinks while the residents enjoyed special music by Mary Kay[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Mission …
Marstan Wagner, son of Stan and Mara Wagner of Rangely, has been called to serve for two years in the Boston, Massachusetts, mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Marstan will be speaking during sacrament meeting on June 25 at the Rangely Ward Chapel at 10 a.m.[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series: Week 1 Results
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series 2023 Week 1 Results: #11 – Pepper Rhyne/Kash Atwood #8 – Pepper Rhyne/Clay Reynolds Dally Ribbon – Clay Reynolds/Unknown Open Breakaway – Teresa Anderson Ladies Breakaway – Beverly Salazar Barrels – Sadie Shake Jr. Barrels – Landree Tate Bulls – Bulls won, next week $1,000 added Kim[Read More…]
CPW habitat program open to landowners
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program application period is now open until Oct. 10, 2023. The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) is a statewide program that offers funding opportunities to landowners who wish to protect wildlife habitat on their property, and/or[Read More…]
Ocean to ocean
RBC | There was a TV show in the 1960s called Route 66. Young and handsome Martin Milner starred in this endless road trip in a cool 1961 corvette convertible. He and his buddies cruised Route 66 which zig-zagged from Chicago to LA and never touched Colorado. We didn’t have[Read More…]
Crickets!
This year’s crop of anabrus simplex (also known as shield-backed katydids or Mormon crickets) are in their “dark phase” – migrating in bands. They’ve been seen crossing Hwy. 64 and 40 in the last few weeks. Chance Walker Photo/Video
Rio Happenings: May 28-June 3, 2023
ARRESTS A 39-year-old male was arrested by Rangely Police Dept. on 5/28/2023 for 3rd degree assault. A PR bond was granted on 5/29/2023 CALL SUMMARIES 5/28/2023 @ 3:36 PM. A motorcycle accident occurred at approximately the 11 mile-marker on County Road 7. The motorcycle rider was transported to a hospital[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 8, 2023
First Meekerpalooza this Friday MEEKER | Live music, food, fun and family…what more could you want? The Meeker Friday concert tradition continues in June and July. Music will be provided by West Highway 7 (June 9); Elk Range (June 23); Noodle Soup (July 14) and A Band Called Alexis (July[Read More…]
Guest Column: Legislative session wrap-up
By MEGHAN LUKENS State House Representative 120 days, 20 prime-sponsored bills, and thousands of constituent contacts later, the Colorado 2023 Legislative Session has come to an end. I am so proud of the work that we have collectively done, and I am energized to keep the great progress going. A[Read More…]
Guest Column: Talk of a lifetime, part 2
By TERESIA REED Executive Director, Rio Blanco County Historical Society EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuation from the June 1 edition. Read it here. Probably the greatest challenge in having a meaningful conversation is just getting started. It is common for loved ones to feel uncomfortable if you formerly put[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Funding your education at Colorado Northwestern
By DR. LISA JONES CNCC President This edition marks the fourth month of highlighting Colorado Northwestern’s priorities identified in its 2023-28 Strategic Plan. This month’s focus is on communication. With the fast-paced world we live in, it is difficult to identify one effective method of communicating important topics in a[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: June 8, 2023
No bounce houses at Range Call Dear Editor, My name is Dave Gordon and I have had the unique opportunity of bringing a bouncy house carnival to your Range Call event for most of the past decade. The powers that be have decided that the asphalt we were told to[Read More…]
