RANGELY | The Rangely School District Board of Education meeting was called to order by Sam Tolley on Monday, Dec. 9. Present were Tolley, Jason Cox, Todd Low, and Sarah Nielsen. Sarah Nielsen and Todd Low were sworn in. Superintendent Matt Scoggins explained that the district had just received certified[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
State cheer competition …
After taking first place in the 2A Game Day Division at the regional cheerleading championships in November, Meeker High School’s varsity cheerleading squad headed to state competition in Denver last weekend. They competed with 2A and 3A schools (all-girl and coed) in the Game Day Division on Friday and placed[Read More…]
Meeker Elementary School recognized for 2019 success
MEEKER | Meeker Elementary is one of up to 100 schools to be nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2019. The National Association of ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) State Program Administrators has named the Meeker school a National ESEA Distinguished School. The program publicly recognizes qualifying federally[Read More…]
Football awards …
Meeker Cowboy football 2019’s seven seniors — Tevin Pelloni, Jake Shelton, Colby Shelton, Ridge Williams, Cole Rogers, Colton Wille and Kesston Hobbs — had their last high school football banquet Sunday. Head coach Shane Phelan pointed out that these boys made playoffs each and every year of their high school[Read More…]
Elks Lodge hoop shoot Dec. 18
RANGELY | The Rangely Elks Lodge local hoop shoot is scheduled for Dec. 18 at Parkview Elementary School. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. and the shoot begins at 7 p.m. There are three age groups, 8-9,10-11, 12-13 for both boys and girls. Age groups are determined by the child’s age[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Upstairs Gallery
Dear Editor: I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who attended the open house at The Upstairs Gallery over the Dec. 7 weekend. I truly appreciate the support and encouragement you have shown for me and the fine artisans from this area over the years. As[Read More…]
What is Meeker Moving Forward?
MEEKER | For many of us, Meeker is home and we care deeply about our town and the future of our community. Colorado is becoming an increasingly desirable place to live. As Colorado continues to grow, communities across the state are facing increasing demands, shifting demographics and are feeling the[Read More…]
Letter: We are witnesses to history
Dear Editor: We are witnesses to history. We have the privilege of being a witness to history watching the impeachment proceedings. We can draw our own conclusions with respect to whether President Trump should be impeached. But the more important outcome of these proceedings is what we learn. Watching the[Read More…]
Elks donation …
Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907 Exalted Ruler Jeff LeBleu accepted a Christmas donation from Chevron representative Michael Gillard. Lodge members expressed their sincere gratitude toward Chevron for the donation. (Left to right) Lodge secretary Don Reed, treasurer Gretchen Conner, Michael Gillard, Jeff LeBleu and Leading Knight Chris Hall. Courtesy photo
Students of the month(s) …
Photo Photos by Roxie Fromang
Letter: Thanks from Staleys
Dear Editor: Thank you to all the first responders — dispatch, EMT, fire department and police department — for your fast response to our distress call. Thank you to Rangely District Hospital — physicians, nursing and hospital staff — for your effective, caring treatment for Gary. He is healing well[Read More…]
Letter: Support the Colorado Wilderness Act
Dear Editor: The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the Colorado Wilderness Act. Please contact Congressman Scott Tipton to urge his support for that bill, H.R. 2546. Among other additions to the Wilderness system in Colorado, H.R. 2546 will extend the southeast boundary of the Flat Tops Wilderness and add[Read More…]
