Dear Editor:I’m honored to have served the people of Rio Blanco County for 35 years, with the last 17 as your Road & Bridge and Landfill Director. I really enjoyed leading my great team and am proud of our accomplishments. I’ve always tried to go above and beyond to make[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Rangely wrestlers do well on the road
RANGELY | This weekend the Rangely Panthers wrestling team traveled to Norwood where they wrestled extremely well. “This was only our second outing this year and I couldn’t be more proud. The young men wrestled with a lot of heart and desire to win,” said head coach JC Chumacero. Because[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys play at home today
MEEKER | Meeker girls basketball is “building brick by brick,” said head coach Jamie Rogers. The Cowboys are 0-6 for the year after last week’s games. “Each game they find a better flow together as a team,” said Rogers, “We are excited and hopeful as we start into our league[Read More…]
Cowboys win home duals against Grand Valley, Moffat
MEEKER | The Cowboys hosted their first home duals of the season last Thursday against Grand Valley and Moffat County. The Cardinals had a hard time keeping up with the Cowboys, losing the dual 51-9, they forfeited three weights giving up 18 points. Scoring by pin were Ty Goedert at[Read More…]
Second annual Meeker Skijor this weekend
MEEKER | It’s hard to believe it’s only been a year since Meeker took the leap into the world of competitive skijoring, but here we are — the second annual Meeker Skijor competition gets underway this weekend. An event that blurs the lines between iconic Rocky Mountain cultures, skijoring brings[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Wasn’t Born Yesterday
MEEKER | “I wasn’t born yesterday, you know.” Each time I hear someone say these words or a facsimile, I want to say, “I know, you keep telling us that!” However, I restrain myself. These days when I hear people use such an old folksy expression that asserts the rest[Read More…]
To avoid bear encounters, dispose of trash properly
RBC | One-third of all bear reports in Colorado last year have been traced back to having trash involved as an attractant. Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 4,943 bear reports in 2020 and 1,661 (33.6 percent) had trash documented. Trash is not the only problem leading to human-bear conflicts. Bird[Read More…]
New website for job seekers
RBC | The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced a three-week campaign to help Colorado’s unemployed workers return to work with virtual hiring events, workshops, job search support and more. Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on Colorado’s workforce, with more than 270,000 people receiving unemployment benefits. This[Read More…]
Lost hiker rescued
RBC | At approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received notification of a 52-year-old female that had gone hiking away from her car and could not find her way back. She had water and supplies, however she was cold and needed[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER: The White River Algae Study Update
A White River Algae Study Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting met again in January where they heard more information from USGS and additional researchers. All TAG meeting notes and presentations are available on the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ website. USGS presented information on the algal taxonomy, synoptic[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Feb 11, 2021
Something positive Dear Editor: I am a fresh college graduate and a long-time resident of Rangely, Colorado. In fact, I grew up in Rangely and have put my heart and soul into the community and school district, which I can honestly say I love. I would like to point out[Read More…]
Lifeguard of the Month …
Hannah Grumley is the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s January Lifeguard of the Month. Grumley left Glenwood Springs, Colorado, three years ago to attend CNCC for dental hygiene. She has worked for the district for two years. “She is reliable, dependable, hardworking, and is always willing to[Read More…]