Family man, loyal friend, and active community member are only a few of the words describing our community’s most recent loss of a good man. Mike Cook has always been a man behind the scenes in the community, offering his help to family, friends, and many strangers in his longtime[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Christmas movies
As you have gathered from some of my other stories, much of my life has been influenced by movies. Seen on either TV repeats, VHS tapes, or now the almost extinct DVD. Tracy and I have most of the Star Wars character lines memorized. An off-hand comment often triggers a[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks from Michigan hunter
Dear Editor: On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, I strayed northeast of my intended elk hunt drive instead of northwest as discussed in camp. My estimated time of arrival with my other hunters should have been 11:30 a.m. Instead, I continued to walk and hunt into the middle of the afternoon.[Read More…]
Death Notice: Albert Lynn Knoblock
Dec. 31, 1946 ~ Nov. 27, 2022 Albert Lynn Knoblock passed away in Rangely, Colorado, on Nov. 27, 2022, at the age of 75. No services will be held at this time. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Death Notice: Kevin Hazelbaker
Kevin Hazelbaker, formerly of Steamboat and Craig, died suddenly at his home following surgery on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was 61. Services are pending.
Death Notice: Robert Arthur Haag
Jan. 7, 1931 ~ Nov. 18, 2022 A memorial service for Bob Haag of Rangely will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 207 South Sunset.
Days Gone By: Dec 8, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago As the story goes a man (no, it couldn’t have been a Meekerite) recently made his wife a birthday present of a mammoth parlor lamp. She gave it his name and when asked to explain, said, “Well, you know, dear, it has a[Read More…]
Panthers play ICS
Over the weekend, Rangely boys played Manila and Intermountain Christian School (ICS). The first game against Manila was not a reflection on the scoreboard of all the good things that took place throughout the game. Manila, a well disciplined team, was able to give Rangely an opportunity to test their[Read More…]
Panthers bring home wins from CMU duals
The Rangely High School wrestling started their season at the Colorado Mesa University duals in Grand Junction this past weekend. The Panthers wrestled five duals on the day. First the Panthers wrestled the Rifle Bears winning the dual 42-24. Winning matches for the Panthers were Aydan Christian,Wyatt Stevens, Kobey Chism,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers play in Manila
Due to weather conditions Rangely Lady Panthers were not able to attend the tournament in Byers, however Manila, Utah was able to add us at the last minute so we traveled there instead. The Lady Panthers opened up with Manila for the first game of the season. This was a[Read More…]
Harbor Freight coming to Craig this winter
Hiring 25-30 employees CRAIG | Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Craig, Colorado. The new store will be located at 1243 W Victory Way and is expected to open this winter. An[Read More…]
Eighth grade A team repeat district champs
With the tournament being held in Steamboat Springs the Cowboys battled Smoking Giant (Steamboat) by four points in overtime 37-33. The most exciting play of the game was when Said Rodriguez hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. With this being their final game of[Read More…]


