Dear Editor: The Meeker VFW Post 5843, American Legion Post 0074 and the VFW Auxiliary would like to thank the ERBM Recreation and Park District and all the individuals who participated in the 2020 Cribbage Tournament recently held at the Meeker Veterans Community Center. Your generosity is much appreciated, as[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Sheriff dispels takeover rumors, commends police chief
RANGELY I New Town of Rangely trustee Keely Ellis was sworn in during the regular board meeting on Feb. 11. Ellis was welcomed by Rangely Mayor Andy Shaffer and Trustees Alisa Granger, Luke Geer and Andy Key (attending via Skype). Ellis brings a great deal of experience in economic development[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review Feb. 10-16
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Guest Post: Fluoride in our water: it’s not just about our teeth (Part 2)
By ELAINE URIE AND LISA HATCH Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I In April, Rangely voters will vote on fluoridation of our drinking water to continue or to stop it. Our message is simple from proved sources, fluoride prevents tooth decay when applied topically; fluoride is toxic to our[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Mary Dawn Carstens
Mary Dawn “Dawn” Carstens passed away in St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Feb. 2, 2020, after suffering a head injury caused by a fall. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death.
Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month with CNCC
RBC I February is National Children’s Dental Health month. In celebration, the CNCC Dental Hygiene program coordinates with Rangely and Meeker School District students every spring to have regular cleanings, x-rays, oral hygiene instruction, sealants and fluoride for free. Health histories were sent home in January, so please fill them[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Michael Dwayne Zobel
Michael Dwayne Zobel, 51, of Milliken, passed away on Feb. 8, 2020, in Milliken, Colorado. He was born on May 26, 1968, in Big Timber, Montana.
Daddy/Daughter Dance at WRBM
The Rangely Rec Center hosted its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance last Thursday. Twenty fathers and daughters attended.
Panther Pep …
Lady Cowboys cinch league title, host quarter finals Tuesday
MEEKER I Friday the lady Cowboys sealed the league title with a 70-61 win over the Hotchkiss Bulldogs. This was the second league game in a very busy week. “There was no easy game this weekend,” commented head coach Jamie Rogers. “The girls had to work hard each and every[Read More…]
$20K in funds coming to Meeker
MEEKER I The Meeker Human Resource Council, in collaboration with Moffat County United Way, is teaming up to provide up to $20,000 in funding to Meeker 501(c)3 nonprofit and governmental organizations. The $20,000 will be split among awarded applicants, and the final dollar amount awarded to each organization will be[Read More…]
Rangely boys split league games
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers split their league games this weekend starting with a 57-25 win at home over the North Park Wildcats on Friday. Dylan LeBleu scored 16 of his 16 points in the first quarter, helping the Panthers outscore the Wildcats 26-4. The scoring pace slowed after the[Read More…]
