RANGELY I Rangely’s lady Panthers took Districts head on. The Panthers finished fourth, taking on the Hayden Tigers on Tuesday. Rangely came out a little slow and just couldn’t get going in the first half. Going into half, the Panthers were up 14-12. After that, the girls took off, putting[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
TRUE STORY …
Local author Lou Dean has an inspirational article coming out this spring in the popular Guideposts Magazine (April/May edition). According to Dean, the article embraces her journey from Oklahoma to Rangely in the 1970s with an asthmatic son. “I was advised to ‘take Scott to a high dry climate’ in[Read More…]
We can build an alternative to political extremism
We are Republicans, Democrats and those unaffiliated with a party. We are conservatives, moderates, and liberals. Many of us have long been active in politics while some of us have been uninvolved – until now. But today, we agree that we must speak out about a serious threat facing Western[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: CNCC Foundation Dinner Mar. 26
As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the CNCC Foundation provides funding for CNCC students, programs, and projects that are outside of the scope of traditional College funding sources (state funding, tuition, etc.). Foundation funds come from donations from individuals and businesses, grants from government entities or private foundations, proceeds of events[Read More…]
VETERAN’S VOICE: Use the ballot box
I joined the USAF in 1978 in hopes of seeing the world. I got my wish, Asia, Middle East Europe, Africa, Central and South America. I was able to meet people from different cultures, observe their way of life, political systems and learn their history. I also confirmed my belief[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: March 3, 2022
Coffee at Streamline Mar. 4 MEEKER | Please join us for free coffee and conversation at Streamline Realty, 600 Main Street, this Friday, Mar. 4 at 8 a.m. Wool Growers annual meeting Mar. 4 MEEKER | Mark your calendars for the annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers will[Read More…]
Giovanni’s changes hands
RANGELY I In the early 1970s John Payne’s restaurant career began as a dishwasher at Garramone’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado. He soon discovered a love for cooking and pizza-making as well as love for his beautiful high school sweetheart, Sandy. They married in 1975. Tony Garramone taught[Read More…]
Dr. J. Alex Sielatycki joins Colorado Advanced Orthopedics
MEEKER I The fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeon takes over for his former mentor, Dr. Clint Devin, and will provide continuity of approach and exceptional care to spine patients in Meeker. Colorado Advanced Orthopedics (CAO), a division of Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado, is proud to announce that Dr. J. Alex[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: February 24, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Gates Kersberg of Cripple Creek, was here this week looking up a business opening and will be opening a wholesale liquor house here shortly. • After a good deal of hard work extending from Thursday of last week to Monday of this week,[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you from the family of David L. Brown
Dear Editor: We sincerely thank all of our family, friends, and neighbors for all of your kindness, visits, texts, calls, cards, flowers and donations during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness and support is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. Troy, Darren, Tina and family Meeker
Obituary: Henry Philip ‘Phil’ Widmer
Jan. 14, 1937 ~ Feb. 8, 2022 Henry Philip (Phil) Widmer, born Jan. 14, 1937, in Abilene, Texas, to Henry Philip and Sarah Francis (Blain) Widmer, passed away peacefully at Rangely District Hospital in Rangely, Colorado, after a brief illness on Feb. 8, 2022. Phil is survived by his children[Read More…]
Obituary: Barbara Sue (Strickland) Widmer
Nov. 26, 1938 ~Feb. 9, 2019 Barbara Sue (Strickland) Widmer, born Nov. 26, 1938, in Lubbock, Texas, to Herwin E. (Strick) and Suzanne (Eldridge) Strickland, passed away peacefully at the Aurora Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, after a lengthy illness, on Feb. 9, 2019. She was survived by her doting[Read More…]
