RANGELY | Interim Police Chief Ti Hamblin informed the board of changes in staff. Jesse Leech is in week five of his field training. Two full-time dispatchers and one part-time dispatcher have been hired and are beginning their three month training, bringing the department to full staff. When the training is[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
ERBM Employee of the Quarter – Allie Willey
MEEKER | Allie’s dedication and reliability throughout her high school years as an ERBM Recreation Assistant are greatly appreciated. Allie combines strong behind-the-scenes administrative contributions with a great gift for working directly with community members, especially children. This gift is reflected in her involvement with Tot-Spot, tumbling, dance, and youth[Read More…]
Elks Hoop Shoot … (PHOTO)
Rangely Elks Lodge #1907 hosted their annual hoop shoot on Dec. 3. Twenty young shooters competed in the hoop shoot with the top winner advancing to the district shoot in Rifle. The 8-9 year old girls’ champion was Rachel Elder. Elder could not make the trip to Rifle due to[Read More…]
ERBM Recreation & Park District releases financial memo
MEEKER | Throughout the past few years, we at ERBM have received some common questions pertaining to our finances. These questions have been reviewed with our Board and a financial memo has been created to further inform the public about our financial background. This document can be found in the[Read More…]
Annual woolgrower’s meeting Mar. 1
MEEKER | The annual meeting of the Rio Blanco Woolgrowers Association will be held Friday, March 1 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Topics of discussion will include the potential reintroduction of wolves, conflicts between bighorn sheep and domestic sheep, and the lamb and wool markets.[Read More…]
Winter Tea at Luttrell Barn Feb. 24
CRAIG | All are invited to the third annual winter tea at the Luttrell Barn Cultural Center, 411 Emerson St., Craig, this Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under and are available at Downtown Books or Kitchen A La[Read More…]
Obituary: Peter Franklin Kiser, Sr.
Peter Franklin Kiser, Sr. Dec. 14, 1919 ~ Feb. 8, 2019 Peter Franklin Kiser Sr., 99, passed away at his son’s home in Pennsylvania on Feb. 8 surrounded by loved ones. Peter Kiser, AKA “The KO Kid” was one of 12 children born to William and Dora Bell Kiser, descendants[Read More…]
Screen Meeker Classic PBS film Feb. 27
MEEKER | Join us for the premiere screening of “Colorado Experience: Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials” followed by a panel discussion at Meeker High School on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Witness dog and handler versus sheep in the small town of Meeker, where the rugged terrain has[Read More…]
Obituary: Margaret Ann Payne
Margaret Ann Payne May 7, 1935 ~ Feb. 1, 2019 Stubborn as always, Margaret Ann Payne, also known as Peggy, Grandma, Shorty, Mom and Piggy, passed away three days after the doctor stated she would not survive the night she quietly passed the morning of Feb. 1, 2019. With loved[Read More…]
Panthers ready for regionals
RANGELY | The Rangely wrestling team was idle in the final week of the regular season but Panther head coach J.C. Chumacero said the team is ready to compete in the state-qualifying regional tournament, starting Friday in Montrose. “We are healthy and seem mentally prepared,” coach Chumacero said. “We train all[Read More…]
New community ed classes this month
RBC | Spring 2019 classes are off to a great start with more choices beginning in February. Feb. 18—social media marketing will help you develop strategies to market your business on social media platforms. Register online at cncc.edu, degrees and programs, community education, Meeker classes. Click at left on registration[Read More…]
Cowboys ranked no. 7 in 2A league
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys are currently ranked No. 7 in a field of 13 in the Western Slope 2A League. It has been a difficult road for the Cowboys this year, many tough close matches, nine games ending with scores 10 points or closer. This last weekend they faced Soroco,[Read More…]
