RBC | Rio Blanco County Historical Society conducted their annual membership meeting on Jan. 8 at the Old West Heritage Culture Center. A five year report from the outgoing president, Ellene Meece, was a looping photo slide show during the luncheon. Afterward, there were committee reports and a Powerpoint presentation[Read More…]
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Guest Editorial: DeVos deserves a fair chance in Rankin’s view
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | Members of Congress began confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees this month. Regrettably, some lawmakers—spurred on by K Street lobbyists, public smear campaigns and the media—signaled their intent to sink some of the appointments even before the gavel called[Read More…]
White River Conservation District recognizes supporters
MEEKER | Thriving Rio Blanco County community partnerships were recognized at the White River Conservation District’s annual meeting Friday with many landowners, energy companies and local, state and federal agency representatives participating in the celebration. Following a great meal from Ma Famiglia, executive director Callie Hendrickson gave a report on[Read More…]
Lady Panthers win two league games
RBC | “Between our defense getting 21 steals which led to a lot of our scoring and our offense shooting 48 percent from the field, we were able to pull away from a very scrappy DeBeque team who was playing without two of their main players,” said Rangely girl’s basketball[Read More…]
Meeker Education Foundation dinner and auction benefits students and teachers all year long
MEEKER | For the third year in a row, the Meeker Education Foundation will host its annual dinner and auction to benefit Meeker schools. The funds raised will provide school staff and student grant awards for academic and activity enrichment opportunities, professional development and classroom needs. Last year’s benefit dinner[Read More…]
Rangely boys pick up two league wins
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team picked up two league wins over the weekend. DeBeque hosted the Panthers on Friday, Jan. 20. The Panthers’ pace proved too much for the young Dragons’ squad as they were outscored 34-11 at halftime. The Panthers slayed the Dragons 63-32 behind another[Read More…]
Rangely 8th-grade girls head to Steamboat
RANGELY | Rangely’s eighth-grade girls’ basketball team traveled to Altamont last Thursday. “Rangely showed great hustle but was not a match for the talented Altamont team,” said head coach Jessica Fortunato. Rangely lost 6-44. The Rangely Panthers traveled to Meeker on Saturday where they faced both Meeker and Hayden. The[Read More…]
Panther 7th-graders play Altamont, Hayden
RANGELY | Last Thursday the young lady Panthers traveled to Altamont, losing 14-10. “This was a great game, we just fell short at the end,” said head coach Jimmie Mergelman. Mary Scoggins finished with eight points, and Rylee Allred added two. The team traveled to Meeker Saturday for a triangular.[Read More…]
Sip & Savor: A new red wine to pair with meat
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re pleased to introduce a new feature in the Herald Times, courtesy of local food and wine experts Vanessa Trout, owner of Blanco Cellars, and Scott Creecy, executive chef at Elk Creek Ranch. By Vanessa Trout Special to the Herald Times RBC | If you are any thing[Read More…]
Sip & Savor: Wine Braised Lamb Shank with Parmesan Polenta Recipe
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re pleased to introduce a new feature in the Herald Times, courtesy of local food and wine experts Vanessa Trout, owner of Blanco Cellars, and Scott Creecy, executive chef at Elk Creek Ranch. By Scott Creecy, Elk Creek Ranch Executive Chef Special to the Herald Times (All ingredients[Read More…]
SGM announces 2017 scholarship availability
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | SGM, a civil engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Gunnison, Grand Junction, Salida, Durango and Meeker, awards up to five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to assist aspiring civil engineers and surveyors in[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber’s Crab Crack Feb. 11
RANGELY | The Rangely Area 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 St.,[Read More…]
