It’s an annual ritual for the alpine snow to melt as soon as the spring winds blow over the Flat Tops and once the sun again embraces the raw lands of the backcountry. Water, here, is practically woven into nature’s coat out of thin air. It condenses on the rugged[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letters to the Editor: May 12, 2022
Gerloff family thanks Dear Editor:The Delton Gerloff family would like to say a big thank you to Dr. Travis Anderson, PA Starla Pelloni and all the nursing staff at Pioneers Medical Center for taking such good care of our beloved guy (Opa).Thanks going out to everyone who brought meals and[Read More…]
Parents weigh in while reading remains essential
The Colorado State Board of Education is responsible for setting statewide standards for K-12 students. Local school districts then align curricula to those standards. As the Social Studies Standards revision committee is active, public comment continues to pour in. Last month the Department of Education received more than 17,000 emails[Read More…]
Fire Preparedness, Part 2
This week’s column continues concerning fire preparedness with a focus on communications. Notifications. Be sure your phone number has been registered at the Rio Blanco Alert Notification System. If there is a fire emergency near your residence, you will receive a call, email, or text depending on your choices. You[Read More…]
Get a deal on dental from CNCC dental hygiene students
RBC I You can get a great deal on a dental exam and help CNCC’s dental hygiene students complete their clinical course work by making an appointment for a checkup. What to expect Students at CNCC ensure to do a thorough comprehensive examination of the mouth. In this, they look[Read More…]
MORE MUSTANG MAKEOVER …
Mustang trainers picked up their horses for the third annual Meeker Mustang Makeover last weekend. New and returning faces include (from left), Abigail Davidson, 16, of Pueblo; Jade Messano, 15, of Montrose and Brynn and Bear Emlynn, 13 and 10, of Snowmass; Kaleb Karschner, 11, of Craig; Kristina Mitchell, 17,[Read More…]
It is about the story
It is about the story. it doesn’t matter how one chooses it to be delivered. It could be radio, television or social media. The casual banter is distracting and it is tough to pare down the stories to focus on the facts at hand. The human interest story behind the[Read More…]
“I have hit a roadblock! I have looked everywhere!”
Believe me, every researcher has said this at some time. An ancestor can’t be found in a census, government record, or the name doesn’t appear anywhere in the country he claims as a homeland. There are all kinds of reasons that someone can’t be found. Spelling variations are a major[Read More…]
How to keep ego from derailing your efforts to become a great leader
When it comes to leadership, a fine line can exist between confidence and egotism. Certainly, everyone has an ego and we would achieve little in life if there wasn’t a part of us filled with the conviction that we can tackle the challenges before us. But unfortunately, sometimes things get[Read More…]
“Why I threw my hat in the ring”
O’Hearon on appointment to District 2 commissioner position RBC I Though I did not grow up in Rio Blanco County, Rangely has been my home for close to 10 years of my life. I raised my son in Rangely and have thoroughly enjoyed the relationships I’ve established within the Rangely[Read More…]
ART SHOW …
If you haven’t yet, pop on over to the Streamline Realty building in downtown Meeker to view artwork and more at Meeker High School’s annual art show. Today is the last day to stop by. Results are posted at ht1885.com. | COURTESY PHOTOS
SWEET MUSIC …
Rangely Junior Senior High School students put on a band and choir concert May 9. | COURTESY PHOTOS
