MEEKER I After some tough, close games, Cowboy baseball finally entered league play this past week. Early in the week the boys played Basalt and lost two very tough games to a very good team prior to opening up with league play. Their strength of schedule is reflected in the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Seeking favorite places on Colorado Main Streets
RBC I Colorado Main Streets boast vibrant businesses, inspiring public art, unique events, and iconic historic buildings. For the second consecutive year, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Main Streets Program is launching a campaign to celebrate historic downtowns and hear from residents and visitors about the spaces that matter[Read More…]
ROYALTY …
Trustees sworn in
RANGELY I Town of Rangely staff swore in Andy Shaffer as mayor and Alisa Granger, Todd Thayn and Kyle Wren as trustees on Tuesday, April 26. The board heard from Dr. Lisa Jones and Keith Peterson with updates from CNCC. Dr. Jones wanted to dispel rumors and inform the board[Read More…]
MEET & GREET
With Rio Blanco County now included in the 8th Colorado Senate District, candidates are on the campaign trail. Matt Solomon, a former Eagle Town Council member, is a Republican candidate challenging state Rep. Dylan Roberts (D). Rio Blanco County was previously represented at the state Senate by Bob Rankin. Solomon[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: MAY 5, 2022
White River Alliance meeting MEEKER | The next White River Alliance meeting (Zoom and in person) is May 5 at 6 p.m., location to be announced. The meeting topic is “Underground Filtration Galleries: How do they work and what are their benefits?” with speakers Frank Alfone, director of the Mount[Read More…]
Wilkie, Phelan named to Dean’s List at Chadron State
RBC I Hannah Wilkie of Rangely and Ryan Phelan of Meeker have been named to the Dean’s List at Chadron State College in Nebraska for the fall 2021 semester. Qualifying students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average, have completed at least 45 credit hours, be enrolled in[Read More…]
Quinn recognized with Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award
MEEKER I The Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award was established by the Boy Scouts of America in 2016 to recognize the valuable contributions that educators make in the lives of young people. The Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices[Read More…]
RANGELY ROARS …
The fifth annual Rangely OHV Adventure Rally was a ROARing success last weekend in and around Rangely. According to Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director McKenzie Webber, the event had record turnout and excellent reviews from visitors. Of the 149 vehicles registered for the trail rides, nearly all were from[Read More…]
Letter: Penny drive success
Dear Editor: A big “thank you” from Mountain Valley Bank to our business community and to all of you that took the time to take pennies to your favorite business. As a result of your efforts 81,317 pennies were collected as a part of our Red Letter Day Penny Drive! [Read More…]
Letter: More on the White River Alliance
Dear Editor: There’s a lot of folks talking about the White River these days. Drought, water storage, algae, and the river’s overall health are a big focus. Along the way the White River Alliance has joined efforts to promote education and share information related to the White River. Over the[Read More…]
Letter: Enough is enough
Dear Editor: After over a year of legal wrangling in attempts to block or delay the recall by Commissioner Moyer and thus avoid a vote of the people, the day has finally come. The story line from Mr. Moyer is that a bunch of liberals are telling lies about him[Read More…]
