Aug. 1, 1950 ~ Jan. 13, 2025 We will celebrate his life in the summer.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
GUEST COLUMN: YouthZone – Plan your philanthropy
Special to the HT MEEKER | Over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, I had an out-of-town guest stay with me on his way through town. Given the subzero attic temperatures, we were wary of spending too much time outside. Regardless, we wanted to enjoy unparalleled beauty of the area, so[Read More…]
Lady Panthers continue undefeated play
RANGELY | The Rangely lady Panthers delivered a dominant performance Friday evening, cruising past Vail Mountain 63-15 in a resounding home victory. Miah Wren led the offensive charge with a game-high 27 points and added four steals to her stat line. Aubriana Tapia provided strong support with 17 points and[Read More…]
RHS Panthers fall to Vail Mountain Gore Rangers, North Park Wildcats
RANGELY | On Friday, Jan. 24, the Panthers boys basketball team hosted the Vail Mountain Gore Rangers. The Rangers entered the contest with a 7-4 record and were second in the conference at the time. The game began with the Panthers executing their offense and playing solid defense. They led[Read More…]
4-H Wool Judging takes Stock Show by storm
Special to the Herald Times RBC | On Jan. 16 the RBC 4-H Wool Judging Team, comprised of Junior and Intermediate 4-H members, earned top honors at the 2025 National Western Stock Show Youth Wool Judging Contest, placing Grand Champion Overall in the 4-H Junior Team Division and Third Overall[Read More…]
4-H displays Honorable Mention artwork at the National Western
RBC | Since September, several members of the Rio Blanco 4-H program have been hard at work composing an artistic piece worthy of display at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). For the past two years, 4-H Leader and Livestock Judging Coach Bonnie Long, has encouraged local 4-H youth to[Read More…]
CARDBOARD DERBY DAY!
This year’s cardboard derby at Paintbrush Park, sponsored by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan and Park District, had a lot less gravity-power and a lot more parent-power, thanks to a shortage of snow on the hill traditionally used for the event. Instead, families braved below-zero temperatures Saturday to push or[Read More…]
Differing opinions on use of technology in schools
MEEKER | Media: given a whole new meaning by the innovation of different social platforms. In today’s society being involved in online platforms is “normal.” The “microwave society,” a term coined by Rick Pitino, a college basketball coach, explains the fast-paced society we have grown accustomed to. Media platforms such[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Jan 12-18, 2025
ARRESTS 1/17/2025- A 29 year-old male was arrested on a warrant out of Moffat County and transported to jail. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 1/14/2025 @ 5:57 pm. A female was bit by a coyote while she was checking on her chickens at a residence on the east side[Read More…]
What’s new in Extension-related programming
RBC | Pests, pests, pests. Don’t miss the Conservation District’s Mormon Cricket meetings being held on Feb. 19 at the fire station in Meeker from 6–7:30 p.m. A second meeting will be held in Rangely on Feb. 20 at the fire protection District also from 6-7:30 p.m. Come learn how[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – January 23rd, 2025
Questions about local staffing at Pioneers Dear Editor: We are so fortunate to have such a great medical facility and staff that we do. For a small community we are truly Blessed. That being said, we recently were in the ER and there were only two people that we recognized.[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: The weather used to be a safe subject for small talk
There was a time that talking about the weather was sure to break the conversational ice at a get-together. Now it might be wise to avoid this subject, as well as the usual uncomfortable topics, such as politics and religion. Just try it and see. Someone you may have counted[Read More…]
