Author: Special to the Herald Times
Morton named to dean’s list
RANGELY | Wheaton College student Andrew Morton of Rangely was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. To earn dean’s list honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.[Read More…]
Letter: URA funds should fix blight, not support private business
Dear Editor: Last week, Meeker’s Urban Renewal Authority (URA) notified property owners that it is conducting a survey to determine whether their properties meet criteria for designation as “blighted” or “slum.” The affected properties lie generally between Main Street and the river, including the business district and Post Office block.[Read More…]
County recognized for outstanding performance in human services
RBC | The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) recognized 16 counties June 6 for “2016 C-Stat Distinguished Performance” at the Colorado Counties Inc. Summer Conference. The counties’ outstanding performance efforts were tied to programs that help Coloradans, including Colorado Works, food assistance, child support services, the Colorado Child Care[Read More…]
Exploring local public broadcasting for NW Colo.
By Bob Amick Special to the Herald Times RBC | How residents and visitors in Northwest Colorado would benefit from the creation of a locally based public broadcast network was the topic of a meeting held in Rangely on June 19. According to Joe Livingston, a longtime Rio Blanco county[Read More…]
Hang gliders converge on Meeker
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Hang gliders converged on Meeker last week during the Dinosaur Open 2017 competition in long distance flying, sponsored by the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association and involving about 40 pilots not only from the US but several other[Read More…]
Lakewood man dies at Kenney Reservoir
RANGELY | Authorities identified the 32-year-old male who drowned in Kenney Reservoir last week as Francis Manu from Lakewood, Colo. Manu was recovered from Kenney Reservoir near Rangely late Wednesday evening, after an incident early in the day involving swimming with friends.. At approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, a[Read More…]
Rifle teen killed in fall on Flat Tops
RBC | A Rifle teen was killed June 25 when he fell from a cliff near Meadow Lake and Cow Lake on the Flat Tops near the Garfield and Rio Blanco County Line. The call came in around 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25. The youth, identified by the Garfield County[Read More…]
The circus is coming!
RANGELY | Thanks to the sponsorship of Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Rangely on Saturday, July 8 to Columbine Park at 2329 E. Main St. with two scheduled performances at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Now in its 32nd edition, C&M Circus has[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you from the Baughman family
Dear Editor: Thanks to everyone who made Dianne’s memorial picnic such an incredible day. The turnout was phenomenal and will not be forgotten by me or my family. For those that were unable to attend, thank you for your prayers and well wishes but I have to tell you that[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series results from June 22
Jr. Bulls 1st Clay Durham Amateur Bulls 1st Riggen Myers Breakaway 1st Jewell Vreeman 2nd Lori Ann Klinglesmith Ranch Broncs 1st Colin Crozier 2nd Scott Crozier 3rd Cody Edinger #11 Header 1st Rowdy Atwood 2nd Cody Edinger 3rd Cody Edinger #11 Heeler 1st Neal Brennan 2nd Brett Watson 3rd Joe[Read More…]
Elks Park Rib Cook-Off July 1
RANGELY | Contest is Saturday, July 1, at Elks Park. You may begin cooking no earlier than 8 a.m. and judging will be at 3 p.m. If you need more information on cooking time please notify Camilla, Kirstin or Bethany at 675-8211. Competitors are responsible for supplying their own cooking[Read More…]
