Feb. 17, 1941 ~ June 7, 2020 Daniel David Russel Wood was born in Parshall, Colorado, on Feb. 17, 1941, to Kenneth and Josephine Wood. He was brought up in a devout Catholic lifestyle where he remained until his death on June 7, 2020, at the Pioneers Hospital Walbridge Wing[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Learn how state, fed water policy impacts Western Slope water use
Join the Colorado River District for a lunch hour Zoom webinar discussing Western water policy and its impacts on residents of Western Colorado. Experts will present the latest developments in water policy at both the state and federal level. Tune in to the webinar from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday,[Read More…]
Obituary: Simon Lee Boudreaux
Jan. 31, 1941 ~ June 14, 2020 Simon Lee Boudreaux, 79, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2020, with his devoted wife, Ellen, by his side after fighting numerous illnesses. A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Simon settled in Rangely in 1985 and quickly[Read More…]
Obituary: Scott Lynn ‘Scotty’ Hansen
March 20, 1998 ~ June 21, 2020 Scott Lynn “Scotty” Hansen of St. George, Utah, formerly of Rangely, Colorado, passed away at age 22 due to complications with his health. He was born on March 20, 1998, to MaryAnn Hackford Hansen in Salt Lake City, Utah. Scotty was a unique[Read More…]
News Briefs: June 25, 2020
Enter the July 4th Parade! MEEKER | The theme of the 2020 parade is “FREEDOM”. The annual parade is hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and is held downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. Anyone can enter the parade — whether you are an individual, an[Read More…]
Potential wolf sightings increase
With warmer weather and decreasing restrictions, more people are recreating in the outdoors, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeing an increase in the number of sightings of potential wolves in the state. “Public reporting vastly increases our ability to know what’s happening across the state,” says Dan Prenzlow, Director[Read More…]
Good, old-fashioned adrenaline …
The Meeker Summer Rodeo series is in full swing. This free weekly rodeo is every Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. Last week’s winners are: Open breakway — Ellie Anderson Ladies breakaway — Kyra Cordon Jr. barrels — Cylee Dunsmore Bull riding — Keenan Hays Mixed pair roping — Wendy McKee/Brett[Read More…]
Tuition waivers save locals more than $3 million in college costs
Tuition will be waived once again for local students attending Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) after the re-authorization of funding for a generous assistance program. The waiver covers the cost of standard tuition rates for most CNCC classes after the College Opportunity Fund is applied. However, students may have to[Read More…]
Conservation Corner
As we end our trilogy on the who’s, why’s, and how’s of the “Land and Natural Resources Plan and Policy” (Plan) here in the Conservation Corner, you may be wondering, how is it used? Since the Plan’s inception in 2016, it has been referenced numerous times on issues addressing “wild”[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau Scholarship awarded to Kincher
Jeniffer Kincher, a 2020 graduate of Meeker High School and daughter of Stacie Backes Kincher and Lewis Kincher, is the 2020 recipient of the $1,000 Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau Scholarship. Jeni will utilize her scholarship to a pursue degree in animal science at Colorado State University prior to applying[Read More…]
Rockies Skills Challenge …
On Thursday, June 11 the ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the Rockies Skills Challenge for 6- to 13-year-old youth. It was perfect baseball weather with a turnout of nine kids with parents in attendance. The participants were scored on their ability to hit the ball in total distance, throw[Read More…]
Wilkie signs with Chadron
Rangely’s Hannah Wilkie has signed with Chadron State College in Nebraska and will be running cross country, indoor and outdoor track for the Eagles. Wilkie is a two-time state champion and defending state champion in the 800-meter run. She is also a two-time runner-up in the 800- and 1,600-meter runs.[Read More…]
