There are old-time expressions that pop up year after year that serve a variety of purposes. The advertising world counts on them and they are not limited to a particular region. The more modern sayings that we all find ourselves repeating ad-nauseum most likely will be remembered by the generation[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 16-22, 2023
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of April 16, 2023 CALL SUMMARIES 4/16/2023 @ 11:40 am. A traffic complaint was called into the Rio Blanco County Communications Center near the rest area on Highway 139. The vehicle was reportedly driving in the wrong lane and on the shoulder[Read More…]
Miller Creek closed to motorized and mountain bike use until May 21
MEEKER | The White River National Forest Blanco Ranger District reminds forest visitors that summer motorized use does not begin on Miller Creek Road (FSR 215) until May 21 to protect road conditions. This also applies to mountain bikes and other wheeled vehicles. While this rule has been in place[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: April 27, 2023
Piceance Mustang Auction April 28-29 MEEKER | Don’t miss your chance to bid on a Piceance mustang during Meeker Mustang Makeover’s pick-up day event. Public viewing of the horses up for adoption will be from 12 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April[Read More…]
CNCC cybersecurity program preparing today’s learners for immediate opportunities
RANGELY | This is SPARTA! Another incredible achievement for students at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) — the cybersecurity program participated in the National Cyber League 2023 competitions in April and achieved competitive scores. The competition serves as an experience for students to practice their skills and tools in a[Read More…]
Obituary: William “Bill” Carl Hall
William “Bill” Carl Hall Oct. 3, 1961 ~ April 16, 2023 With heavy hearts, we temporarily say goodbye to this very accomplished, kind and generous man. He was a fearless man who embodied hard work, dedication and charity in all areas of his life. Born in Meeker, Colorado, the second[Read More…]
Rangely baseball takes two league victories
Courtesy Photos RANGELY | Starting the league schedule off with two wins to take the top spot in the Western Slope 2A Conference was the Panthers one goal heading into their home opener against the Grand Valley Cardinals. The two games were the first varsity games to take place in[Read More…]
Panther track hosts home meet
Courtesy Photos RANGELY | This past weekend the Rangely High School track and field team had the privilege of staying home for the Rangely Panther Invitational. The team proved to be the masters of their own track, bringing home numerous personal bests, a few school and class records, and lots[Read More…]
Obituary: Richard Glen Carver
Richard Glen Carver Dec. 19, 1944 ~ April 23, 2023 Richard Glen Carver, 78, of Atwood passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 28 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Meeker, Colorado, 1191 Market St. Richard was born in Collbran, Colorado,[Read More…]
Take a peek inside a historic Meeker home
MEEKER | “If only these walls could talk!” It’s a common phrase that holds true for 613 Park Ave. in Meeker. Many who frequent downtown Meeker have wondered at one point or another, “What is this looming house on the corner with the gabled roof and wood cladding?” This Saturday,[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Solar in Northwest Colorado
While the use of solar power in northwest Colorado may be a new concept to some, solar has a long-established history. Just over the mountains in Golden, NREL – the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, was established in 1977. You may recall it as “SERI” – Solar Energy Research Institute, it’s[Read More…]
VETERANS CORNER: Veteran’s service records
Information on a veteran’s service record can be obtained by contacting: National Archives and Recortds Administration. Phone: 1-866-272-6272. Veterans Service Records: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ 4-Step Veteran Request Process: https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html Military Records Request Using Standard Form 180 (SF-180): http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html By WESLEY EUBANKS – Special to the Herald Times
