Dear Editor: After reviewing the Gary Moyer Recall Ballot online, I came across some issues I must address concerning his statement: First: Moyer states “They are not concerned with the cost of the election or the impact on the stability of our county.” Why was it that in 1987, it[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter: Old Timers future plans
Dear Editor: The organizational meeting originally planned for April 20 has been postponed until April 27, Wednesday at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held Wednesday April 27, at 6 p.m. at the White River Museum meeting center, (old mortuary room). Please plan to attend if you can provide input[Read More…]
Letter: Find the blessings
Dear Editor: I’m not a person that likes to be in the eyes of the public, but felt the need to express my thoughts on hate, contempt and anger, especially in this current state of our world and within our county. Yes, I’m a believer in God, although I may[Read More…]
Letter: Vote wisely
Dear Editor: It’s time to decide if Gary Moyer will remain in office for the remainder of his term, or be replaced by someone who will work towards what’s bet for Rio Blanco County. As in any election people should research articles, accusations, evidence, witnesses, etc. to decide who is[Read More…]
The value of apprenticeships
“You want me to show you how I do this?” I was often asked by a wide variety of residents over the years, after I expressed an interest in their needlework or leather project. I begged off almost as often, as I had usually made an unsuccessful attempt to learn[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Canyon Pintado
Here’s a nearby outing you might enjoy – Canyon Pintado just south of Rangely. This a preserved, historic district that includes “rock art” created many years ago by Native Americans and others recording some of their history and beliefs. The term “rock art” means human made markings on natural stone.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Death and taxes
If you haven’t filed your 2021 taxes yet, you have until Monday, April 18 this year, instead of the usual April 15 deadline, thanks to a locally recognized public holiday — Emancipation Day — in the District of Columbia that has IRS offices closed on Friday. The D.C. Compensated Emancipation[Read More…]
CNCC rodeo hosts 10 colleges at Spartan Showdown
RANGELY I It is in the books. The Spring 2022 CNCC “Spartan Showdown” college rodeo was held April 1-2, here in Rangely, and we couldn’t have asked for better weather… it was literally perfect for us. We hosted 10 colleges, consisting of 120-plus student athletes, along with 200 of their[Read More…]
Girls team sixth, boys fourth at Eagle Valley meet
MEEKER I Cowboy track traveled to Eagle Valley High School last Saturday for an invitational track meet featuring 14 teams. The girls team finished sixth and the boys finished fourth. “I am so proud of the hard work of all the kids. This meet was our best yet in terms[Read More…]
Panthers prowl toward state competition
RANGELY I The Rangely High School track team started their weekend on the track, but not in the way they are normally accustomed to. On Friday, the Rangely Middle School hosted their first meet of the season and while they were competing, the high school athletes were busy working to[Read More…]
BMS tracksters get strong start to season
MEEKER I Meeker’s Barone Middle School track team competed at Rangely on Friday, April 8. Performances of note for the seventh-grade girls were Marlen Olivas in a tie for second place in 100-meter dash, Ruth Leblanc third in the 100-meter hurdles and second in shot put, Keelan Dade second long[Read More…]
Panthers have 5-4 overall record
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers baseball team hosted the Grand Valley Cardinals on Saturday, April 9. This was the first of four contests for the two teams on the 2022 season as they will meet again in May for two Western Slope league games. In the first game, runs seemed[Read More…]
