RANGELY | Community members are invited to join the Rangely District Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions program for an open house at 225 Eagle Crest Dr., Rangely on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 1–3 pm. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the program facility and ask questions while enjoying light[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Valentine’s Day Couples Contest Winners!
“Let’s Stay Together” (longest running relationship) Living proof love can last a lifetime, Joe and Evalyn Carstens are the winners of the “Let’s Stay Together” award. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 10, 2025. The Carstens were nominated by Suzanne Gerloff. Congratulations to Joe and Evalyn! “Love[Read More…]
SPELLING BEE CHAMP!
Fourth-grader Fletcher Chinn was the winner of the annual Spelling Bee last Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Meeker Elementary School. Fletcher is the son of Dan and Amy Chinn of Meeker. Fletcher now has the opportunity to compete at the next level of Spelling Bee competition. Congratulations to Fletcher, and to[Read More…]
State suspends MedRide transportation services
Special to the HT MEEKER | Area recipients who have depended on MedRide for transportation to and from necessary medical appointments will have to find another option after the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing issued a notice of suspension to MedRide. According to the Department, MedRide is[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 2-8, 2025
ARRESTS 2/9/2025 – Rangely PD arrested a 22 year-old male for Harassment and Criminal Mischief. He was released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES 2/04/2025 @ 7:03 am. A couple was reported to be stopped along Highway 13 at mile-marker 22. A female jumped out into traffic making obscene gestures at[Read More…]
Apply now to be a 2025 Meeker Mustang Makeover trainer; new halter class and two-day extravaganza
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Applications are open for aspiring wild horse trainers to be part of the 2025 Seventh Annual Meeker Mustang Makeover set to take place August 22nd and 23rd. This year promises to be even bigger and better with the addition of the new Halter Class division, expanded[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 13th, 2025
Tell your Representatives Dear Editor: Thank you for your comments last week on national issues. They are important locally. By the Constitution and by Congressional Acts, only Congress can establish (or dismantle), fund (or de-fund) federal agencies. Not Elon Musk. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides emergency food[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Confusion from D.C. hurts rural Colorado
Hello from the Capitol where one month into the legislative session, the Colorado State Legislature is hard at work. This session has already emphasized the importance of a functional symbiotic relationship between federal, state, and local governments. With a new administration in Washington, we face day-to-day uncertainty and ongoing announcements[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Pioneers Medical Center
As a pillar of our community, the Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District is resolutely dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare and promoting economic vitality. We are grateful for the opportunity to address concerns and highlight our initiatives aimed at adapting to the changing needs of our patients and residents. At[Read More…]
Rangely’s lady Panthers extend winning streak; face DeBeque next
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers girls basketball team extended its winning streak with a decisive 60-36 victory over Little Snake River on Thursday night. The Panthers showcased a balanced attack, with several players contributing to the win. Senior guard Miah Wren led the charge with 22 points, eight assists, and[Read More…]
RHS boys fall to Little Snake River, Vail Christian
RANGELY | On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Rangely Panthers traveled to Baggs, Wyoming, to take on Little Snake River. The Rattlers entered the game with a 10-4 record and sat atop their league standings. They proved to be a formidable opponent early, jumping out to a 23-13 lead after the[Read More…]
CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to the championship Barone Middle School eighth-grade girls’ basketball team: (back row) Alexandria Trout, Kinnley Smith, Haigen Harrison, Mia Hernandez, Cienna Rogers, Savannah Petrocco, Sophia Moody, Reagan Clatterbaugh, Tinlie Strate, Hattie Brennan; (front row) Mighty Camargo Gonzales, Jordyn Garcia, Tacey Toon and Aiden Kirkpatrick.
