June 13, 1992 ~ July 25, 2022 Our son Clark was loving, charming, good looking and had a great sense of humor. Clark unconditionally loved his family and time that we spent together. He was so loved as a son, brother, uncle, grandson, friend and a coworker. He loved everything about the outdoors[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Rodeo results from July 28
MEEKER | Meeker Summer Rodeo Series competition continues. Winners from the July 28 rodeo are as follows. Mixed Team Roping: Clay Reynolds/Josie Meyring 11 Team Roping: Neil Brennan/Brett Watson 8 Team Roping: Deana Wood/Joe Wood Jr./Sr. Team Roping: Jace Vroman/Ryan VromanDally Ribbon Roping: Cody Edinger/James OlsonOpen Breakaway: Lori Ann KlinglesmithLadies[Read More…]
Cowboy cross country, softball and volleyball begin Monday
Cross country will be having two-a-day practices beginning Monday at 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., meeting in front of the high school for both. The Cowboy Cross Country Camp will be Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13. Interested student-athletes can contact head coach Marty Casey, or show up for[Read More…]
Colorado’s invasive and noxious weeds: yellow toadflax
RBC I Don’t be fooled by that pretty yellow flower. Yellow toadflax is an invasive, noxious weed in the Flat Tops mountain range of Rio Blanco County. Like other invasive and noxious weeds, these plants are a problem for Colorado range and forest lands as they out-compete the native plants[Read More…]
CNCC ready to kick off new school year
This summer has flown by. It’s hard to believe that the start of school is less than a month away. Students are already starting to arrive with volleyball players arriving next week and soccer and rodeo team members soon after. New student orientation will be Aug. 18-20 and our fall[Read More…]
The Baby Survival Package ~ Part One
Years ago, I started a tradition of giving a gift basket to expecting parents. It was for the firstborn child of couples we knew well. It started out as both practical guide and a source of humor for nervous new parents. I always asked that this letter be read at[Read More…]
Where did the summer go?
The Rio Blanco County Fair has started and I am not ready. It’s a time change thing. It is not as if I have any real reason to complain, as my only role is to attend. It has always been an end-of summer tradition. The annual event signaled the conclusion[Read More…]
Local teens reenact pioneer handcart journey
In July, 55 teens and 38 adults from across northwest Colorado and southern Wyoming gathered to understand a small part of what settlers experienced during the westward migration in the 1800s. They camped along the Sweetwater River in Wyoming for three nights and pushed two-wheeled, hand-drawn carts loaded with food,[Read More…]
Rangely Trustees Report for July 2022
July was mildly eventful for Rangely’s Board of Trustees, although without any major decisions. Trustees heard updates from Don Reed, Lisa Piering and Trustee Don Davidson. Several members of the public addressed the board. On July 12, Bill Dyer addressed the Board to bring awareness to television utility struggles at[Read More…]
COWBOYS SPORTS SCHEDULE
GOLFAug. 5@ Cedaredge, 9aAug. 8@ Adobe Creek, 8aAug. 11@ Montrose Cobble Creek, 9a CROSS COUNTRYAug. 20 @ HOME, 9aAug. 27 @ Basalt, 9:30a FOOTBALLAug. 19 COWBOY KICKOFF CLASSIC GOLF & CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTAug. 26 @ North Fork, 7pSept. 2 @ Limon, 7p JV FOOTBALLSept. 12 @ HOME v. Palisade, 5pSept. 19[Read More…]
Northwest Philanthropy Days September 13-15
The Northwest Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) conference is returning to the region for the first time in five years, and will be held Sept. 13-15 in Hayden and Steamboat Springs. Community Resource Center (CRC) and a team of over 20 regional leaders have organized the conference and are excited to[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Wolves, wolves and more wolves
As you likely know, the courts vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) 2020 final delisting rule of gray wolves. Gray wolves outside of the Northern Rocky Mountain population are now protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as endangered in Colorado and many other states. Do you spend[Read More…]
