Funeral services are pending for Paul L. McCracken 71, of Rangely, Colo., for this week of February 2016. Paul was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and lived in Rangely for many years. He is survived by his wife, Waltraud “Trudy” McCraken. Burial will be in Rangely Cemetery with military honors[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter to the Editor: Oil, gas partnerships with Rio Blanco County appreciated
Dear Editor: Times are tough for the natural gas business in Northwest Colorado. But tough times don’t diminish the appreciation our association has for partnerships in Rio Blanco County.
NWCCOG grant worth $66,000
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet announced Friday that the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments has won a $66,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Letter to the Editor: Back of Justice Center really looks like hell
Dear Editor: In the Herald Times two weeks ago, there were several letters about the new Rio Blanco County Justice Center. Well, one of them criticized how the front entrance looked “like Hell.” I say to this, have you walked around and looked at the back of the building? Now[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Si Woodruff for commissioner
Dear Editor: As the editor of Rio Blanco Herald Times, you say you don’t want to tell the good citizens of Rio Blanco County how to vote, but you make disparaging remarks that makes it sound like you don’t think anyone should support Si Woodruff as commissioner.
Senior night…
70-mile White River Rumble set for March 12 for long-distance snowmobilers
70-mile White River Rumble set for March 12 for long-distance snowmobilers
RBC I Not for the leisure rider or those who go snowmobiling once or twice a year, a 70-mile endurance race will be held in Meeker in March. Sponsored by the White River Snowmobile Club and Extreme Power Sports, the 2016 White River Rumble Cross Country Race will be held[Read More…]
Register now for baseball, softball
MEEKER I The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District will not be offering youth baseball or softball (9 years and older) this summer, but will instead be supporting Little League. All registration for Little League should be completed online via a computer, tablet or phone.
Obituary: Stephen Ross Gibbon
Stephen Ross Gibbon was born Feb. 14, 1924, and passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.
Letter to the Editor: Building aesthetics do affect Meeker negatively
Dear Editor: Please inform Mrs. Jaquez that, although it may appear rude, criticism of our public officials is a fundamental freedom of our constitutional system. And, so, I shall exercise my right.
Free legal clinic in Meeker on March 1
MEEKER I A free legal clinic will be held March 1 at Meeker Public Library. The legal clinic is for persons who have no attorney, will run from 2 to 3:30 on the first Tuesday of each month at the meeker Public Library at 490 Main St. By computer link,[Read More…]
Obituary: Anthony ‘Tony’ Jay Benson
Anthony ‘Tony’ Jay Benson of Rangely, Colo., passed away at his home on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. He was born Nov. 23, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Billy and Geneva Benson.
