Author: Special to the Herald Times
CNCC registration for spring classes open
MEEKER | Mosaic workshop, Feb. 17-18, 9 a.m.-noon: unique craft to apply surface decoration for gift ideas. Machine quilting, March 1-April 12, 4-7 p.m.: new session for spring, learn new skills or complete projects. Microsoft Excel, March 3-April 4, 6-8 p.m.: spreadsheet calculations, etc. Microsoft Powerpoint, April 11-18, 6-8 p.m.;[Read More…]
St. Pat’s Day Festival to support MS
MEEKER | The first annual Saint Pat’s Day Festival in Meeker is set for March 17. There will be some exciting activities for kids in the afternoon and a dance with an Irish theme later in the evening at the Hugus Building. We would like to see the whole community[Read More…]
Accounting firm THPK opens office in Meeker
MEEKER | THPK Accounting has been in Northwest Colorado since 1972 out of their main branch in Steamboat Springs. In 2009 the firm expanded their services to Craig, providing agricultural accounting expertise. With the addition of Meeker resident Michelle Adams to the THPK team in January 2016, the firm has[Read More…]
CNCC Foundation banquet March 25
RANGELY | The 13th annual CNCC Foundation fundraising banquet and auction will be held March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Colorado Room at CNCC in Rangely. Funds raised from the live and silent auctions will go toward scholarships for CNCC students at all CNCC campuses. Tickets for the prime[Read More…]
Explaining ‘blight’ in reference to Meeker’s Urban Renewal Authority
MEEKER | EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of a series that addresses some of the most common question regarding a potential Urban Renewal Authority for the Town of Meeker. Below are a few more of the most common questions regarding a URA, and brief responses: 1. What does the[Read More…]
Letter: First responders are exceptional
Dear Editor: We want to give a big thank you to all the volunteer EMS personnel serving eastern Rio Blanco County, Pioneers Hospital medical staff and the St. Mary’s CareFlight team for the exceptional jobs they do. We know firsthand, because on Jan. 31 one of our own, Darrell Kendall,[Read More…]
Rangely girls bring home two more victories, secure home playoff
RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls’ basketball team brought home two more victories last weekend, winning 70-10 against Caprock on Friday and 54-35 against West Grand on Saturday. In the game against Caprock Katye Allred led the scoring with 15 points, Lindzey Thacker had 14 and Katelyn Brown had[Read More…]
Letter: Questions about urban renewal authority
Dear Editor: The town meeting to consider an Urban Renewal Authority (URA), scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb. 21, needs to address a number of questions. Colorado Statute established the option of a URA for the purpose of restoring blighted urban neighborhoods (Colorado Revised Statutes 31-25-104, 31-25-107). “Blighted” specifically refers to[Read More…]
Following the scent of ‘K9 Nose Work’
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Every two weeks, some Meeker residents meet together for the unique experience of training and exercising their dogs in canine scent detection. Heading up the group is Laura Tyler of Total Teamwork Training, LLC, based in Craig. She is a[Read More…]
RHS boys win one, lose one
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team split their league games last weekend. The Panthers hosted Caprock Academy last Friday. The Panthers looked sluggish in the first half, leading only 34-28 at halftime. However, their defensive adjustments in the second half led to a 66-46 Panther victory. Patrick Scoggins[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber’s annual Crab Crack another success (PHOTOS)
Courtesy Photos RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce would like to offer a big thank you to Bill Hume of Nichols Store for picking up, storing and helping to clean all those pounds of crab. Thank you also to the individuals and businesses who donated items for the[Read More…]
