Author: Special to the Herald Times
Conservation Corner
Welcome back to the Conservation Corner! Last week we promised more about the Rio Blanco County Land and Natural Resources Plan and Policies (Plan) document. You may be wondering “why is this important to me?” While the voice of one may be small, the documented voice of many is significant. [Read More…]
Guest Column: Buck up, America!
I think the backbone of America is stronger than we may think. We can fly people to outer space, survive economic hardships, and continue to support our friends, family, and communities in difficult times. Yes, we can survive and overcome COVID-19. When I was a child, fighting polio was a[Read More…]
Death Notices: June 11, 2020
Daniel David Russel WoodFeb. 17, 1941 ~ June 7, 2020 Daniel Wood of Meeker died Sunday, June 7, 2020, at the Walbridge Wing. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Carolyn Evelyn SullivanMay 12, 1926 ~ June 8, 2020 Carolyn Sullivan[Read More…]
Rangely welcomes new chamber director, bids farewell to Billgren
The spring of 2020 has brought many changes to our lives and our local communities. Recently the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce said goodbye to their tenacious leader, Executive Director Konnie Billgren, and welcomed incoming Director Richard Smith. In the same way many past and present residents have come into[Read More…]
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2020 Fishing Derby at Kenney Reservoir
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District held their annual fishing derby this past weekend, with 143 registrants casting lines and hoping for a winning catch. Results below.
Obituary: Emil D. Luedecke
Dec. 20, 1947 ~ May 25, 2020 Emil Luedecke, 72, of Zephyr, Texas, died Monday, May 25, 2020, after a long and fierce battle with cancer. Emil was a long-time competitor at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. He spent a lot of time in Meeker over the years and endeared[Read More…]
Enter the July 4th parade!
The theme of the 2020 parade in Meeker 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 organization, a business, or a[Read More…]
RDH suffers ransomware attack
Rangely District Hospital (RDH) will send notices this week to patients whose records may have been involved in a ransomware attack in April 2020. According to a press release issued June 8, parts of the hospital’s computer network were attacked by ransomware, including some files containing patients’ health information and[Read More…]
June is PTSD awareness month
June is National PTSD Awareness month and in celebration Western Colorado Health Care System would like to get the word out about basic symptoms, signs and when to seek care, treatment, and PTSD treatments during COVID. PTSD counseling and support is becoming one of the largest needs among veterans. “We[Read More…]
Obituary: Shelby Dylan Adams
Aug. 17, 1960 ~ June 4, 2020 Shelby Dylan Adams, 59, passed away on June 4, 2020, at his home in Rangely, Colorado, surrounded by his family. He had a long battle with prostate cancer and a short battle with lung cancer. Shelby was born to Franklin and Shirley Adams[Read More…]
