RANGELY | “It was a weekend of extremes.” claimed Rangely head coach Kyle Boydstun. Vail Mountain hosted the Rangely squad on Friday, Jan. 27. Vail’s size definitely affected the Panthers—Vail’s starting lineup is 6-foot-9 inches, 6-foot-5-inches, 6-foot-3-inches, 6-foot-1-inch and 5-foot-11-inches. Vail employed an extended 2-3 zone to slow down the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
24th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament
RANGELY | The 24th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament will be held March 3-5 at the Rangely Recreation Center. Entry fees ($35 for first event, additional $15 for second event) must be received by noon Monday, Feb. 27. Participation is limited, so sign up early. For more information call Shirley Parsons[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber’s Crab Crack Feb. 11
RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Crab Crack on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Weiss Center’s Colorado Room at CNCC. Tickets go on sale Jan. 9 to chamber members and can be purchased at the chamber office at 255 E. Main[Read More…]
‘Waving Hands Review’ seeks submissions
RBC | The ninth annual publication of “Waving Hands Review,” the literature and arts magazine of Colorado Northwestern Community College, will publish this spring. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 15. For submission guidelines and more information, visit www.cncc.edu/waving-hands-review or visit www.cncc.edu, click on “About CNCC” and then “Publications.”
Letter: Naloxone saves lives
Dear Editor: After last week’s Rangely Town Council discussion regarding the use of naloxone (brand name Narcan) as an antidote to opioid overdosing, we at Mind Springs Health, who every day work with the impact of addiction, understand naloxone’s benefits and want to voice support of its usage. It’s no[Read More…]
Meeker, Rangely included in NW Colorado enterprise zone
RBC | The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved a boundary line adjustment to the Northwest Colorado Enterprise Zone administered by Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC). The boundary line adjustment incorporated Meeker and Rangely in the eligible area, providing tax credits to businesses within Rio Blanco County, the Town of[Read More…]
CNCC registration for spring classes open
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting mid-January through February are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new and break up dreary winter days! Jan. 26: Photography Workshop, 5-7 p.m. Always new techniques to learn about cameras and great pictures. Feb. 2: Basic[Read More…]
Stockgrowers’ banquet Feb. 4
RBC | The annual Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers’ banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment and dinner catered by Ma Famiglia beginning at 7 p.m. A benefit auction for Rodney Dunham’s medical expenses will[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: January 26, 2017
RBC | The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information[Read More…]
RBC Sheriff’s Office has a smartphone app
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s app provides a free and modern app which will assist critical two-way communications between the Rio Blanco County Sheriff and the residents of Rio Blanco County or anyone who wants to be connected with the office. This will be the exclusive app for[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: The importance of public education
By Dr. Bob Dorsett Special to the Herald Times RBC | “Educate and inform the whole mass of the people . . . they are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.”~Thomas Jefferson Universal, free public education is one of the pillars of our democracy. As evidenced[Read More…]
Benefit auction for Rodney Dunham Feb. 4
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers’ Association is organizing a benefit auction for the organization’s current president, Rodney Dunham, who was severely injured in a snowmobile accident. The auction will take place at the Cattlemen’s Dinner on the evening of Feb. 4 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. The[Read More…]
