Dear Editor: This is a question I have been asked by a number of people recently. My immediate answer has been to prepare for the numerous events requiring candidate involvement such as the caucus, the assembly and the primary. All of these require preparation on my part so I can[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Marlins host home meet
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins hosted their first swim dual that the current team members have ever participated in. The Craig Sharks traveled south and it was a mixture of the older USA Swim Club and the Meeker Youth Swimming from Meeker. The kids were heated together and coach Jamie[Read More…]
National Night Out in Rangely
RANGELY | Celebrate National Night Out with the Rangely Police Department Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Rangely Town Square. There will be a First Responder Costume Contest with prizes, free hot dogs and drinks provided by the Town of Rangely and the Rangely Chamber, and games for[Read More…]
YOUTHFEST …
ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted a free Youthfest on the Meeker Recreation Center lawn Saturday, complete with inflatables, a giant waterslide, and free root beer floats. Luke Turner Photos
Be wary of mother deer; don’t approach or touch fawns
RBC | Mother deer are giving birth to fawns now and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents and visitors to be wary of does at this time of year. “Like any mother, a doe will protect her young so be careful when you’re out walking in town or in a[Read More…]
MAY-JUNE 2019 WARRANTY DEEDS
MAY SELLER: LANDEREIEN PROPERTIES LLC BUYER: ANDREW AND MARY THOMSON DESCRIPTION: RIDGE ESTATES AMENDED 309018 32, 33 1450 & 1550 FLAG CREEK DR TRANSACTION: $180,000.00 SELLER: JONATHAN AND BARBARA DANIELS BUYER: ANGELIA SIMPSON DESCRIPTION: MESA VISTA EAST SUBDIVISION (MINOR) 193057 5 258 E RANGELY AVE MINERAL RIGHTS TRANSACTION: $104,000.00 SELLER:[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Shoot
RBC | This past Saturday, July 20, was the County Shoot. It was held in Rangely at the Elks Range as well as the CNCC Range. 4-H members from Rangely and Meeker competed in: air rifle, .22, shot gun, muzzle loader, and archery disciplines. After the shoot a lasagna lunch[Read More…]
OHV RODEO …
New Biz–Elk Haven Lodge
RBC | When he first came to the Meeker area from his home state of Michigan on an elk hunt in 1993, Pete Granquist wasn’t planning on starting a business here, much less a hunting lodge. Granquist started hunting on a regular basis with Jerry Purcell but came to love[Read More…]
Seaplanes splash into Kenney Reservoir
RANGELY | The seaplane Splash-In in Rangely, hosted by Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rio Blanco County, the Town of Rangely, Rangely Chamber of Commerce, Rio Blanco Water Conservation District and the Colorado Seaplane Initiative, had three elements. The first was the dedication of a seaplane donated to the CNCC Aviation[Read More…]
Rangely food banks seek town support
RANGELY | Both of Rangely’s “food bank” organizations requested assistance from the Town’s Board of Trustees at the July 23 meeting. The Rangely Food Bank, which is located in the Assembly of God church at 204 E. Rio Blanco Ave., requested a donation of $500. The Food Bank provides assistance[Read More…]
Highway 13 project update
MEEKER | For the week of July 22, Hwy. 13 travelers can expect single-lane, alternating travel from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday north of County Road 5 shoulder and embankment work continue.
