Author: Special to the Herald Times
Jr. high boys end season
Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | Junior high boys’ basketball finished up this weekend at the district tournament in Craig. Both the A and B team played Craig first. “Both teams came out with a loss but there were a lot of good things,” said coach Jimmie Mergelman. In[Read More…]
Synthetic ‘designer’ narcotic cause of Rangely man’s death
RANGELY | The Rangely Police Department and the Rio Blanco Coroner’s office have concluded their investigation into the sudden death due to respiratory arrest of Martin Dean Elder, 30 on Oct. 1. Elder was staying in his grandparents’ house at the time. The Rangely District Hospital EMS crew and Dr.[Read More…]
Book delivery for shut-ins
MEEKER | Inspired by a service that delivered and picked library books for her homebound mother in Jefferson County, former Meeker Elementary School teacher Peggy Strate has volunteered to start a similar program in Meeker. “It’s for anybody who has a hard time getting to the library,” Strate said. All[Read More…]
Across the Street: Rankin ready to ‘go big, go bold’
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | “Go Big, Go bold!” That was the message I heard at the Excellence in Education conference (Excelined) that I attended in Washington, D.C., last week. I passed that inspirational word along to local school board members at the Colorado Association[Read More…]
Obituary: Laura Edna Maybury
Laura Edna Maybury Dec. 15, 1943~Dec. 9, 2016 Laura Edna Maybury died unexpectedly in her home in Meeker, Colo., of natural causes on Dec. 9, 2016, at the age of 72. She enjoyed the outdoors, crafting and spending time with her family. She was a talented person who loved bright[Read More…]
Ice fishing day canceled
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation & Park District Family Ice Fishing Day on Saturday, Dec. 17 has been canceled. The ice has been deemed unsafe to hold the event. The event is rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. For more information, please contact ERBM Recreation & Park District at 970-878-3403.
Letter: Thanks for Christmasfest help
Dear Editor: Christmasfest 2016 was an incredible weekend and we are so thrilled to watch it grow over the years. We began the festivities this year with the Elf on the Shelf, which the chamber headed up. Snickerdoodle made his way through businesses and when you found him and took[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Christmasfest sets tone for season in Rangely
Meeker Parade of Lights winners
MEEKER | The winners of the ninth annual Meeker Parade of Lights are as follows: PMC – “It’s a Wonderful Life” Best of Show Award. First Responders – “Clark Griswold” Brightest Award Restored Grace – Santa’s Elves Choice
Obituary: Harry Forward
Harry Forward Oct. 14, 1951~Nov. 30, 2016 Our amazing husband, father, grandpa and friend passed away after his short but courageous battle with cancer. Harry was born on Oct. 14, 1951, one of four children to Gertrude and Eddy Forward. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School from 1965 to 1969.[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Dec. 20
RANGELY | CNCC President Ron Granger has agreed to be the speaker for the next Community Networking Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20 in the Weiss Conference Room from noon-1:30 p.m. Granger will give insight on the college and the past few months since he began his tenure as CNCC president.[Read More…]
