ARRESTS There were two arrests this week. A male party was arrested on 2/28/2023 for several warrants. He received 1 year of probation and 9 days jail credit for time served plus fees. Several of his charges were dismissed by Judge Edwards. A male party was also arrested on 3/4/2023[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
I SOLEMNLY SWEAR …
It was another magical night in Rangely, with everything Hogwarty returning to Parkview Elementary School for a wonderful community evening. Attendees enjoyed wand shopping, magical creatures, the Leaky Cauldron and much more. More photos on page 10. | BARBARA URBANIK/COURTESY PHOTOS Honeydukes, Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Zonko’s Joke Shop and quidditch[Read More…]
BELIZE TRIP FUNDRAISER
Eighteen Meeker students hosted a fundraiser at Smoking River Brewing Co. on Sunday to raise money for their ecology trip to Belize in June. The fundraiser was a huge success due to the tremendous support from our generous community. From lower left, front row: Ruby Holliday, Gage Richardson, Adi Selle,[Read More…]
Gilsonite
As I was standing in the White River Museum, someone uttered the word “Gilsonite.” I thought about saying “Gesundheit!” This was the first time in my life I had ever heard the word Gilsonite. They patiently explained it was something mined in the Western part of Rio Blanco. I nodded[Read More…]
Guest Column: Standing up for rural communities
Rural communities like our own are truly special. I grew up in our rural communities and with my grandpa as a rancher, I have a keen appreciation of our Western values. As a proud Western Slope citizen and member of the Agriculture, Natural Resources & Water Committee, I am committed[Read More…]
Guest Column: The benefit of public-private partnership
Our mountain and rural communities thrive when we work together. Lacking the resources of the big city, we must all collaborate to solve our most pressing challenges. We’ve been doing this for a long time, and I am confident that this type of problem solving can help us address one[Read More…]
LETTER: The introduction of wolves in Colorado: “Taxation Without Representation”
Dear Editor: In the 1700s the British Parliament tried taxing the Colonies, and the Stamp Act of 1775 was particularly despised: historians tell us that is one of the causes of the Revolution. We all learned this in school. A look at the vote in Colorado to introduce wolves should[Read More…]
Input on comprehensive plan
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely asked and the people answered: 139 households answered the door direct survey and others participated in meetings between October and December 2022 seeking to understand the needs of the community. Rangely residents weighed in on strategic plans for the future at an open house[Read More…]
CRAB CRACK
Interim Director for the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, Candra Robie hosted her first Crab Crab on February 18th at the Colorado Room in CNCC’s Weiss Building. This year’s theme was Mardi Gras and attendees enjoyed a delicious meal of Alaskan Snow Crab, Cajun Boil sides and King Cake all[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 3, 2023
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UNDEFEATED CHAMPS
The Meeker Youth Basketball 5th and 6th grade competitive team nabbed first place in their tournament last weekend. The team finished the season undefeated. They beat DeBeque in the championship game by a score of 35-7. Back Row: Coach Waylon Bennett, Jacob Grieser, Eli Bennett, Liam Thomson, Gael Rodriguez, Tyler[Read More…]
BOYS B-BALL
RHS senior Fisher Winder takes aim. The boys will play Crowley County on Friday at 6 p.m. with the winner going on to the second round of regionals Saturday. | MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
