High winds Friday caused a tree to fall on the power line supplying Albert and Mary Kay Krueger’s house. The line broke and caused a fire. WREA and Meeker Fire responded, established a safe scene, put out the fire and restored electric service a few hours later. Saturday winds toppled[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Fireworks, Surf & Turf on for July 4 in Rangely
The Fourth of July fireworks and the annual Surf and Turf dinner will be held this year, Rangely Mayor Andy Shaffer told the town’s board of trustees Tuesday at the regular board of trustee’s meeting. Emergency Dispatcher LaDonna Carlson read a portion of her heartfelt nomination letter for dispatch supervisor[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: June 11, 2020
Support for Gates campaign Dear Editor:I am writing to express my support for Ty Gates for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. I have known Ty for nearly 30 years. He grew up in Meeker and worked in the family businesses of ranching and guiding and outfitting. He continues to be involved[Read More…]
Five CNCC students receive Student Excellence awards
With spring events canceled due to COVID-19, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), in partnership with student leaders from the State Student Advisory Council (SSAC), briefly postponed its April 2020 Student Excellence Awards Ceremony while staff came up with a creative, virtual event that was held in early May. Through[Read More…]
Death Notice: Austin Haley Patton
Austin Haley Patton was born May 6, 1985, and died May 30, 2020. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time.
Wild mustangs begin 100 days of training
After last year’s success, the Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM), is starting the process of getting ready for another showcase this fall. Thursday, May 28, wild horses from Colorado and Wyoming arrived at the fairgrounds, ready for their trainers to pick them up on Saturday. The 15 trainers were a combination[Read More…]
The Tank to receive a $25,000 grant from NEA
The Tank Center for Sonic Arts has been approved for a grant of $25,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, to produce a film and music event in 2021. The award to The Tank is one of a number of such grants made nationwide. “These awards demonstrate the resilience[Read More…]
Funeral Notice: Charles Arnn & Beatrice Hume
This is to let friends and family of Charles Arnn and Beatrice Hume know that funeral services for them will be held on Saturday, June 27 at Rangely Christian Church in Rangely. Service for Charles Arnn will begin at 10 a.m. with the service for Bea Hume at 11 a.m. [Read More…]
Drussell returns from Philippines mission
Sister Josie Drussell was serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines (Tagalog speaking). She began her mission in October 2019 and returned to the United States in March due to COVID-19. Her missionary purpose was to serve others in the ways[Read More…]
Conservation Corner from the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts
Welcome to Conservation Corner! You will find weekly briefings here regarding natural resources in Rio Blanco County. The wise use of our natural resources plays a critical role in our economy, standard of living, lifestyle, and comfort. We hope to provide you with user-friendly information to help you understand and[Read More…]
BIRTH: Collins Marie Lohry
Fisher Lohry is proud to announce the birth of his sister Collins Marie Lohry, born May 14 at 4:57 a.m. in Vernal, Utah, weighing 9.2 pounds and 21 inches long. Collins is the daughter of Jeremy and Kristin Lohry of Rangely, granddaughter of Susan Steele of Rangely and Bill and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Support for Iacino
Dear Editor: In a nation now chaotically teetering on the cliff’s edge of one of the most trying times in our history, the dearth in leadership of this nation is disheartening. We cannot continue down a pathway where the common man and woman, who need opportunities, need access to solutions,[Read More…]
