RANGELY | Rangely had a busy weekend starting with a road trip to Meeker last Thursday. the Meeker gym was packed as fans from both communities piled in to watch two exciting varsity games. On the boys’ side, Meeker took a four-point game into halftime. The Panthers clawed back to[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
COWBOY UP …
The first recipients of the Cowboy Up award, created by the Meeker High School Class of 2020, were honored last Thursday during halftime at the boys’ basketball game. The four citizens chosen by members of the class of 2020 have displayed “extraordinary commitment to or support of Meeker High School”[Read More…]
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY …
The VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay program, established in 1947, provides high school students around the country with a patriotic-themed prompt in which the students record their essay answer. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational[Read More…]
Winterfest 2022
Winterfest 2022 was such a fun and entertaining time for Rangely High School and Junior High students. During the week of the dance, the whole school had four dress up days planned. For Monday’s theme, it was “stereotypical dad day,” where everyone dressed up as their dad, or they wore[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Tots book paradise
Parents, grandparents, and caretakers, if your young kiddos haven’t been to the library for a while, you should go enjoy the newly remodeled children’s room. Littles can enter through the “hobbit” door, sized just for kids. Adults you get your own regular sized door. With beautiful wood and impressive artisanship,[Read More…]
COVID update
RBC I According to the Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health, there is continued widespread community transmission of covid-19 with an overall decrease in incidence rate. The omicron variant is considered dominant with an anticipated peak by late February. Total Cases to Date: 1,669 Meeker Active: 59 Rangely Active:[Read More…]
Summons issued for Rector
RBC I Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Rector has been summonsed to appear in Moffat County Court on March 10 following a Jan. 13 traffic incident on Highway 40. The summons from the Colorado State Patrol lists offenses of driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an unregistered vehicle and[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: February 3, 2022
Paid leave mandates presentation MEEKER | Attend this presentation on the new paid leave mandates Thursday, Feb. 3 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Meeker Regional Library, lunch provided Open Mic Feb. 3 MEEKER | Open Mic Night Thursday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. at Smoking River Brewing Co. Sing,[Read More…]
Mazzola seeking re-election
RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola officially announces his 2022 candidacy for re-election. Mazzola has served the constituents of Rio Blanco County as Sheriff for the past seven years, having been elected in 2015. “In 2015, I ran on being fiscally conservative and I am a strong supporter[Read More…]
Annual Meeker Club Wrestling Fundraiser Dinner 2022
The Meeker club wrestling team is raising money to send its wrestlers to the Annual National High School Wrestling Championships in Virginia Beach. Additional funds raised will be contributed to the Meeker Wrestling Club. HOW: Enjoy a taco bar at the Mexican House while the participating Meeker wrestlers clean[Read More…]
Holmes named to Honor Roll
DINOSAUR I Tiffany Holmes of Dinosaur, Colorado, has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Eastern Wyoming College for the Fall 2021 semester, receiving recognition for achieving high scholastic goals.
RPD welcomes new officer, DOLA economic goals discussed
RANGELY | Rangely’s Board of Trustees met on Jan. 25. Supervisor reports were delivered from Jeff LeBleu and Police Chief Ti Hamblin. Lebleu described in detail several challenges his department has faced due to weather, mechanics and illnesses. Mayor Andy Shaffer thanked LeBleu and the team for the efforts in[Read More…]
