RANGELY | When the Rangely Lady Panthers boarded their bus heading to Edwards, Colorado, to take on the Vail Christian Saints, they had one goal on their mind: win. They did just that, securing their outright Western Slope Conference championship victory for the first time in 20 years. The lady[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
LOVE THE BUS
Rangely School District is Celebrating Love the Bus Month to honor our bus drivers and the important role that they and the yellow school bus plays in our community. Our students showed their appreciation to our bus drivers by sharing some of their colorful artwork. | COURTESY PHOTO
The mystery photo is a _______
And the answer to the mystery photo is a saddle iron (AKA running iron). No, you don’t use it instead of a clothes iron to iron saddle leather. It is used to brand cattle and portable enough to be carried in a saddle bag. This one is owned by Mike[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Wacky weather
Developing the ability to recognize the weather patterns and signs foretelling the immediate future can be linked to the number of years of residence. The old-timers in the White River Valley believed they were weather-wise and felt confident that it was this essential tool that determined their resilience or staying[Read More…]
Obituary: William and Beverly Ann Land Phillips
Beverly (Bev) Ann Land Phillips Dec. 17, 1938 ~ Jan. 14, 2023 Over 66 years together, Beverly (Bev) Ann Land Phillips passed away on Jan. 14, 2023, and William (Bill) Junior Phillips passed away on Jan. 23, 2023, neither wanted to live without the other. They said til death, but[Read More…]
Funeral Notice: Elizabeth “Betty” Oldland
Services for Elizabeth “Betty” Oldland will be held on Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. at the St. James Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. James Episcopal Church and may be mailed to Grant Mortuary, PO Box 333, Meeker CO[Read More…]
Funeral Notice: Frederick “Fred” Charles Findlay
Services for Frederick Findlay will be on March 4 at 11 a.m. at Highland Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
Christian, LeBleu end season at state championships
Aydan Christian and Kasen LeBleu both qualified for the state championships held in Denver last week. Christian started out strong with a quality 4-1 win over his Cedaredge opponent. He wrestled smart and controlled the match, unfortunately he injured himself that night requiring stitches and was unable to continue in[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: February 23, 2023
Cowboy wrestling expectations Dear Editor: Having moved from Meeker in 2004 I have continued to enjoy following Meeker Cowboy athletics. During the 15 years I lived in Meeker beginning in 1989 I came to know and contribute to the community. Recently I’ve had the opportunity to watch the Meeker Cowboys[Read More…]
JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Rangely Junior Senior High School inducted 18 students into the National Junior Honor Society in a special ceremony. Inductees included Chance Allred, Isabella Cox, Bryson Elam, Taylor Fouch, Kyler Fouts, Haiden Garcia, Hannah Geer, Rylee Kenney, Kellen LeFevre, Charlee Low, Brielle Lucero, Lilliana Luthge, Cutler Mergelman, Tavan Morgan, Olivia Olsen,[Read More…]
Prescriptions Salon offers unique Red Light Therapy bed
Located at 530 Main St. in Meeker, Prescriptions Salon offers many treatments you might expect from a small town salon. But, it also has something quite unique many patrons take advantage of twice a week: a whole-body red light therapy bed. Prescriptions owner Jan Nye brought this bed into her[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: February 23, 2023
Open House for Rangely comp plan Saturday, Feb. 25 Rangely | Stop by the Early Education Center Gym (402 W. Main Street, Rangely) any time between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 to participate in the 2024 to 2044 Comprehensive Plan Public Open House for the Town[Read More…]
