Dear Editor:After reading the letter to the editor from our county clerk and recorder I want to express my thoughts and opinion on some of her statements. I watched the entire 3.5 hour hearing on the petition to recall Gary Moyer. I have some strong concerns about some of the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
A brief review of the COVID vaccines
RBC | This article is directed toward readers who may have lingering concerns about vaccine safety, those who are confused by misinformation circulating on the web, and anyone interested in the basic biology of vaccination. This is, particularly, the remarkable story of the new mRNA vaccines. I can’t cover all[Read More…]
4-H SHOOT …
Mesa County 4-H shooting invitationals were held last weekend outside of Grand Junction. Two Rio Blanco county 4-H members represented Rio Blanco County at the shoot. Zackery Meyers competed in the shotgun competition. Steven Raley (pictured) placed first in the air rifle and third in the .22 hunt competitions. |[Read More…]
Letter: Another response to Prystupa
Dear Editor: This is in response to a letter written by a Dr. Jeff Prystupa in the last edition of the Herald Times. He does not believe in immunizations at all and calls it “injecting the disease into children.” He also claims that private citizens are “forced to submit to[Read More…]
Letter: Response to Prystupa
Dear Editor: As he has requested, I would be glad to accept an invitation from Dr. Prystupa for a presentation to the County Health Board. Such a presentation would provide the commissioners with the best available scientific evidence and an opportunity to review the county’s response to the pandemic. As[Read More…]
2021 Crab Crack helps raise funds for Cox family
RANGELY | The 2021 Crab Crack in Rangely had a new mission this year, to help community members challenged with an unexpected diagnosis. On May 14, 2021, the event’s volunteer bartenders Jeff Rector, Jeff LeBleu (pictured), Leanna Cox, Amy Buffington, and Scott and Melissa Dembowski donated their tips from the night.[Read More…]
Cowboys beat MoCo Bulldogs 11-9
MEEKER | After a busy week last week, the Cowboys wrapped it up Thursday hosting the Moffat County Bulldogs in a double header featuring varsity followed by JV. This game, not featured in MaxPreps, is considered a foundation game by CHSAA, giving the boys an opportunity to play without going[Read More…]
Meeker girls play back-to-back tourneys
MEEKER | Meeker girls golf played River Valley Ranch on Monday. It rained for half of the day making conditions less than ideal. This was a par 72 course, and the home course for head coach Amanda Back. “The girls did awesome,” commented Back. Jayda May shot a 115 which[Read More…]
Rally Colorado adds new spectating areas for 2021
Event celebrating fifth year in RBC, aims to become nat’l event in 2022 RANGELY | Rally Colorado Organizers are enthusiastic for the 2021 event, taking place June 5-6 as they welcome back teams and spectators both Saturday and Sunday. Rally Colorado will challenge rally cars and teams over 135 competition[Read More…]
Rangely Trustees regular meeting: May 18, 2021
RANGELY | Town of Rangely Trustees Alisa Granger, Trey Robie, Andy Shaffer, Luke Geer, Keely Ellis, Richard Garner, and Tim Weber met May 11. Commissioner Ty Gates (attending by phone) reported on the recently passed constitutional sanctuary resolution and a private landowner’s resolution that would allow private property owners to[Read More…]
Panther girls finish third as a team
RANGELY | Despite only having had two track meets so far this season, there are several student-athletes competing for the Rangely High School track and field team who are running, jumping and throwing full steam ahead into the shortened spring season. Again, the small team of 11 girls managed to[Read More…]
BMS relay tonight
MEEKER | Barone Middle School’s track team travelled to Craig for the Moffat County meet this past Friday. This meet was not scored separately by age division, but we still saw some good results from our seventh graders: Addie Knowles won the girls discus event, and was third in shot[Read More…]
