RBC | At the Colorado River District, we are working to ensure that whatever the future holds, there’s water on the West Slope to support our way of life. Whether you grow food, rely on clean water from your kitchen tap, or recreate on our rivers, the River District is[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Cindy Buck, MHA joins Pioneers as interim CEO
MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors is excited to have Cindy Buck on board as the interim chief executive officer. Buck joined the team in early December and has had a busy first month. “We are thrilled with Cindy’s knowledge of healthcare, says Kim Brown, Pioneers Board President.[Read More…]
Rangely police officer utilizes Narcan to save overdose victim
RANGELY | Officer Von Block, who joined the Rangely Police Department last fall, was dispatched to a Rangely address in regard to an unconscious 29-year-old female at approximately 11:33 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2019. When Officer Block arrived on the scene at approximately 11:37 p.m., he found the female was[Read More…]
Letter: Happy New Year, RBC!
Dear Editor: This year, 2020, is going to be an exciting and busy time as it is an election year. Candidates across the spectrum will begin serious campaigning to have their name and vision become household topics. I am one of the candidates vying for the position of Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Shop With A Cop …
Meeker Police Officer Wylie Hetzel and a student from Meeker participated in “Shop With a Cop” at Walmart in Craig before Christmas. Officer Hetzel is a recent academy graduate and a new addition to the Meeker police force. Craig Walmart donated $3,000 for the Shop With a Cop program. Seven[Read More…]
Correction
MEEKER | In last week’s story about the Meeker High School wrestling program, former coach Bill Turner was named as the 1990 coach. Mike Tate was the coach of the 1990 team. We regret the error.
Longtime RDH employee takes reins as new CEO
RANGELY | After nine years at Rangely District Hospital as the laboratory manager, Kyle Wren has been selected as the new hospital CEO as of Monday, Jan. 6. According to a social media post from RDH, Wren has a master’s degree in health care administration and a bachelor’s degree in clinical[Read More…]
Jan. 9, 2020 Public Notices
Rio Blanco County is seeking a Vendor for the 2020 Rio Blanco County Columbine Park Panels. The intent of this Invitation for Bid (the “IFB”) is to have a Vendor submit a written response to specifically address the fee required to supply 136 Equine Panels. The Bid Documents must be received[Read More…]
Moon named to Dean’s List, Natl. Honor Society
MEEKER | Allison Moon, daughter of Jason and Stephany Moon of Meeker, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Northern Arizona University and has been accepted as a member of the National Honor Society. Moon is pursuing a degree in microbiology. Special to the Herald[Read More…]
NEW YEAR’S BABY …
RANGELY | The first Rio Blanco County baby of the new year and the new decade arrived at 6:52 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Remus Azrael LeFevre, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz., was welcomed by his parents Nicholas LeFevre and Jasmine DeFreitas[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys win at home
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys dominated the Little Snake Rattlers 59-43 at home last Saturday. “We started a little slow in the first quarter,” commented head coach Jamie Rogers, “then we came to play.” At the end of the first quarter Little Snake was up 14-10, but by halftime the[Read More…]
RBC wrestlers to compete in Tournament of Champions
RBC | Meeker wrestlers will return to the mats Thursday at home for a dual with West Grand, then head to Vernal Friday and Saturday along with Rangely High School wrestlers and 36 other teams from a three-state region. The annual Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah, will be the[Read More…]
