RANGELY | The following athletes have earned awards from Rangely High School for their academic performance during the fall semester. First Team criteria: 3.60 or higher cumulative grade point average, minimum junior academic standing, must be a letter winner/varsity player, must be a participant in a CHSAA-sponsored activity during current[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Starbuck shares a century’s worth of memories
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Ethel (Stone) Starbuck is a quintessential example of “old timer,” not just because she’s made it all the way to the one century mark, but more importantly because of the history she has witnessed and experienced during that hundred years.[Read More…]
RBC assessor explains mill levy
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times RBC | The Herald Times sat down with Renae Neilson, Rio Blanco County Assessor since 1991, to ask a question many people wonder about: what is the mill levy? While the answer is somewhat complex in its execution, the basic concept is[Read More…]
Panthers drop two games
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther boys dropped to 7-9 on the year as they dropped two league games to Hotchkiss and Vail Christian. The Hotchkiss Bulldogs hosted the Panthers on Friday, Feb. 3, and handed Rangely a 61-47 loss. Zack Allen of Hotchkiss hit 19 points in the win as[Read More…]
Cribbage tournament this Saturday
By Julie Noyes Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | When Western Rio Blanco Recreation District Director Tim Webber moved to Rangely in July 2005 he found fast friends in Carl and Peggy Rector. He spent his lunch hours playing cribbage with Carl and enjoying lunch made by Peggy. “It[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Spring spotlight from recreation district
By Sean VonRoenn Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation & Park District set a goal in 2016 to reach 35,000 visits in our 35th year of operations. With your support, the Meeker Recreation Center far surpassed the 35K goal for facility usage with 37,328 total visits,[Read More…]
RHS girls bring home two more wins
RANGELY | The lady Panthers played Hotchkiss Friday, Feb. 3, winning 70-46. “We were able to jump out on them quick forcing turnovers and shooting the ball well. We outscored them 21-3 in the first quarter and were able to sustain the lead the rest of the way. It was[Read More…]
Heinle earns honors
RANGELY | Simone Heinle of Rangely was one of 20 McMurry University scholar-athletes who have been named to the American Southwest Conference 2016 fall all-academic team honor roll. The honorees were selected from the ASC sports of men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, football and volleyball. To[Read More…]
Don’t forget to renew brand fees
RBC | Livestock brands are vital to protecting Colorado’s livestock industry and are an important part of the state’s history and culture. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Brand Inspection Division reminds brand owners that the brand assessment fee for the five-year assessment period beginning Jan.1 is due and must be[Read More…]
Vet Center no longer serving Meeker
MEEKER | The Vet Center of Grand Junction, which provides counseling and assistance for veterans, will no longer be providing those services in Meeker. Veterans can access the services in Grand Junction or Glenwood Springs. Call 970-245-4156 for more information.
New web tool for quick access to frequently sought oil and gas data
RBC | The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission introduced a new online tool that allows the public to get a quick and wide-ranging snapshot of oil and gas related activity statewide or by county. The “Daily Activity Dashboard” linked from the COGCC homepage is a visual and interactive tool[Read More…]
Possible to text 911 in an emergency, but in most cases it’s better to call
RBC | What happens if you have an emergency but you’re hearing impaired, have a speech disability, or the situation could get worse if you make noise? In most areas of Rio Blanco County emergency victims now have the option to text to 911. Certainly a sign of progress, but[Read More…]
