The Rangely Board of Trustees met on Aug. 9 and 23, 2022, to conduct town business. Both meetings were short but offered updates and information regarding town projects and goals. The Aug. 9 meeting had several discussions. Riku and Terry Thibodeau, new Rangely residents, offered public input. They addressed the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Hello, Septemberfest
The Town of Rangely is buzzing this week as preparations for Septemberfest are underway. The celebration begins on Saturday, Sept. 3, with an open barbecue cookoff at Elks Park and concludes on Monday, Sept. 5, with the Chris Peterson concert, also at Elks Park. Events will take place throughout town[Read More…]
Harriers from Rio Blanco County compete in Basalt
MEEKER Meeker High School cross country joined a large field of teams at the Basalt Invitational on Saturday, held at Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel. The course is fairly flat, and is highlighted by two crossings of a creek. Only two high school races were held, with the girls[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: Sept 1, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Doc Wilson and Commissioner McLoughlin, of Rio Blanco County, locked horns in a rough and tumble scrap here last Saturday. They had about four pretty lively rounds in which chairs and various other articles of furniture were used rather freely, winding up with honors[Read More…]
GYMKHANA …
“This was our fourth year and what a year it was,” Kelsey Tate said via email. “Meeker Gymkhana has gotten bigger and better each summer drawing competitors from several surrounding communities some as far as Wyoming.” Meeker Gymkhana has six age divisions — lead line through adult — and each[Read More…]
Obituary: Alvan Nye
Feb. 28, 1925 ~ Aug. 29, 2022 Longtime Meeker area resident Alvan Nye, 97, passed away on Aug. 29, 2022. Alvan and his twin brother Alva were born on Feb. 28, 1925, in Wichita Falls, Texas, during a move by the family from Texas to the La Junta, Colorado, area.[Read More…]
THIRD ANNUAL MUSTANG MAKEOVER …
Champions were crowned for the third annual Meeker Mustang Makeover Saturday, Aug. 27. This year’s under saddle grand champion was Doreen from the Swasey HMA in Utah, trained by Eric Pflueger of Nunn, Colorado (top). Doreen went for a record-breaking $9,250 in the auction. Reserve champion Rosalita (second from top)[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: September 1, 2022
Open house at The TANK RANGELY | This Labor Day Weekend The TANK again joins with the Town of Rangely to present Septemberfest. The TANK will have Open House hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. And on Saturday[Read More…]
FESTIVAL TIME …
KATELIN COOK/DESSA WATSON/CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
RIO HAPPENINGS: AUGUST 22 ~ AUGUST 28, 2022
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of 8/22. CALL SUMMARIES 8/22/2022 @ 8:06 am. A caller reported smelling a bear near a residence in the town limits of Meeker. Colorado Parks and Wildlife was notified. 8/23/2022 @ 9:33 am. A suspicious person was reported in the area of[Read More…]
Annual quilt show supports women’s education programs
Take a break from the dogs and hot summer days to enjoy the hard work and artistic treasures at the 2022 quilt show. This year’s event is Sept. 9, 12-5:30 p.m. and Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., in Meeker. Your small[Read More…]
RHS volleyball to host Baggs team Saturday
Special to the Herald Timesrangely I Rangely Volleyball has a great turn out this year with 30 girls playing. Even with so many players, Rangely will still be young on the court. This season will be led by three seniors, Kyrah Phelps, Kenzie Satterly and Kristiana Terry. With 16 freshmen,[Read More…]
