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…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
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…]
Wind & fire …
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…]
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…]
