‘Bill’ Wilford Ray Burgett Sept. 28, 1928 ~ Feb. 3, 2018 Bill was born to Almer Harrison and Viola Jane Burgett on Sept. 28, 1928, in Slick, Okla. He attended the local country school until moving to Beggs, Okla., in the late 30s. Upon moving to the city he decided[Read More…]
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Obituary: Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson Sept. 2, 1942 ~ Feb. 9, 2018 Larry Johnson, 75, of Meeker, Colo., died Friday, Feb. 9, after a long and exhausting illness. Larry is already missed by his wife Sandra and the family he lovingly and patiently watched over for more than 52 years—his children Josh (and[Read More…]
Letter: Tired of economic development models that don’t work
Dear Editor: I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts and suggestions to the community through our local newspaper! Rio Blanco County has been at a crossroads for several years. Prospering from the good fortune of developing a very strong tax base relative to our small population but at the[Read More…]
Rangely Food Bank needs your help
RANGELY | The Rangely Food Bank is in desperate need of your donations. After several years of a tight local economy the Rangely Food Bank is continuing to experience increased demand for their services. With the demand increasing the food bank is in need of cash donations to help purchase[Read More…]
Guest Column: Programs, projects and politics at ERBM
By SEAN VONROENN Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Welcome to spring! This spring several recreation items to note can be grouped into the following categories: programs, projects, and politics. Programs: There’s always a wide variety of regular and special activities at ERBM. From the Spring Break Pool Party[Read More…]
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Obituary: Rebecca ‘Becky’ May (Hodge) Dubbert
Rebecca ‘Becky’ May (Hodge) Dubbert Feb. 7, 1965 ~ Jan. 27, 2018 Rebecca May Hodge Dubbert was born Feb. 7, 1965 in Mexico, Mo., the daughter of Edward and Leta Hodge. She died Jan. 27, 2018, in Grand Junction, Colo., at the age of 52. Becky graduated from Mexico High[Read More…]
Smoking River Open House Feb. 17
MEEKER | Smoking River Studio Arts is hosting an Open House Saturday, Feb. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 627 Main St. Entertainment will be provided by Mountaintop Sound and refreshments and appetizers will be served.
RHS girls head to Paonia
RANGELY | The Rangely High School lady Panthers traveled to Grand Junction on Friday to take on Caprock Academy for a Western Slope 2A league match-up. The Panthers came out strong and were up 15-4 after the first quarter and were led in scoring by senior Katelyn Brown. Seniors Halie Elam[Read More…]
Panthers leading league
RANGELY | The Panthers opened up the weekend with a trip to Grand Junction on Friday to face the Caprock Academy Eagles in a league match-up. The boys wasted little time in building a 36-8 halftime lead and went on to win the match-up 62-24. All the athletes got to see[Read More…]
Crab Crack takes on a Mardi Gras flair for 2018
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