Oct. 13, 1931 ~ Dec. 31, 2024 Sally Ridings, also known as Ineva Arlene Cook, after a long battle with dementia passed away in the presence of her loved ones at the Rangely District Hospital on Dec. 31, 2024. Sally was born Oct. 13, 1931, as Ineva Arlene Cook to[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Obituary – Eric Wayne Lone
Jan. 21, 1970 ~ Dec. 5, 2024 Eric Wayne Lone, 54, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away on Dec. 5, 2024, from unconfirmed complications of pancreatic cancer. Eric was born on Jan. 21, 1970, to Ruth Arlene (Henne) and Ronald Wayne Lone in Englewood, Colorado. Growing up, Eric lived in many[Read More…]
Obituary: James “Jim” Bruce Claybaugh
Aug. 26, 1946 ~ Jan. 8, 2025 James “Jim” Bruce Claybaugh, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2025, in Rangely, Colorado, at the age of 78. Jim was born on Aug. 26, 1946, at the old St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado,[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 29, 2024 – Jan 4, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 12/30/2024 @11:54 am. Deputies responded to a car fire at the 39 mile-marker on Highway 64. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when deputies arrived. There was nobody in or around the vehicle. Rangley Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to put[Read More…]
New Colorado laws in effect as of 2025
RBC | A number of new laws are officially in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025. Here are a few to be aware of: Distracted Driving The existing ban on texting while driving has been expanded to include a ban on the use of cell phones and other handheld electronics[Read More…]
Part 3: Colorado has big dreams to use more water from the Colorado River. But will planned reservoirs ever be built?
Cities, conservancy districts, energy companies own rights for 2.6 million acre-feet of additional water storage on the Western Slope. Editor’s Note: This is the third and final part of an in-depth story published by Aspen Journalism in December. RBC | One reason these proposed reservoirs don’t seem to worry[Read More…]
Circle Park to close for construction starting Jan. 13
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker and ERBM Recreation and Park District will close Circle Park to the public starting Jan. 13 in order to accommodate the construction of enhanced access to the White River and stabilization of the riverbank. We kindly request that the public refrain from crossing the[Read More…]
CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION
RBC | Rangely resident Wendi Gillard, who spoke to the Board of County Commissioners Dec. 19, requested additional information be included that was not in the original coverage. Gillard said the commissioners state “questions” on the agenda, but was told she was limited to “comment and not questions.” She was[Read More…]
Colorado Attorney General announces candidacy for governor’s office in 2026
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor of the State of Colorado in the 2026 election. Weiser was elected Attorney General in 2018 and reelected in 2022. AG Weiser issued the following statement: “There are many reasons[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – January 9th, 2025
Fascinating Dear Editor: First, “Thank you” to all the citizens who volunteer their time to serve on our local organization and community boards. Your time and efforts make Meeker a better place. Keep running your meetings to the best of your abilities and stay involved. Now, regarding a different level[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: SEN. DYLAN ROBERTS
We’re heading back to work at the State Capitol to begin the annual 120-day legislative session. After a tumultuous 2024 election season, it is now time to put politics aside, work together, and get things done that improve the lives of Coloradans. I’m ready to get going! I consider it[Read More…]
RBC Livestock Judging team travels to Arizona Nationals
RBC | Rio Blanco Livestock Judging kids represented our county well on New Year’s Eve in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Arizona Nationals Livestock Judging Contest. Participants from the Meeker Livestock Judging team were all juniors: Hattie Brennan, Milo Brennan and Dylan Rundberg. Joining their junior team was Indica Rayburn[Read More…]
