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Placemaking workshop sparks new ideas

MEEKER | Think of a place you love in a town you’ve visited (or live in); a place that makes you feel welcome, happy and part of a community. It might be a sidewalk cafe or a downtown square, a park, or a local business.

November 5, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Future of RDH at risk

RANGELY | Last Thursday the Rangely District Hospital Board encouraged public attendance at their monthly meeting in order to discuss their financial situation with the community. Prior to the meeting the board had contracted with an accounting firm to review the hospital’s financials. CPA Report and Hospital Status Rick Wagner,[Read More…]

November 4, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Meth bust leads to multiple arrests

RBC | With the assistance and collaboration of the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Rangely Police Department along with their K-9 unit, and the Meeker Police Department, multiple arrests were made last week centered around methamphetamines. Three parties were arrested and taken into custody at Rio Blanco County Detention Center[Read More…]

November 3, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times 3 comments

Rangely’s Hogwarts helps local families

RANGELY | Last week Rangely’s Parkview Elementary School hosted its annual Night at Hogwarts. Typically the event helps fund classroom items for Parkview staff, however this year the event expanded to provide financial assistance to two Rangely families. During the event an entire set of hardcover Harry Potter books, decoratively[Read More…]

November 3, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

Why my vote matters

By ALEXIS WILEY | Special to the Herald Times EDITOR’S NOTE: Rangely High School senior Alexis Wiley wrote the winning essay for the Rangely VFW’s annual Voice of Democracy scholarship contest. This year’s theme was “Why My Vote Matters.” For all of you with a ballot still sitting on your[Read More…]

November 2, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Drop off your ballot, don’t mail it!

November 2, 2018 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

ERBM Pumpkins, Eats n’ Treats 2018

MEEKER | Clowns, ghouls, gorillas, witches and more fun and fabulous creatures flocked to downtown Meeker Wednesday for ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Pumpkins, Eats ‘n Treats Halloween celebration. Local businesses provided plenty of goodies for hundreds of trick-or-treaters and a costume parade and contest finished out the night[Read More…]

November 1, 2018 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

NOAA predicts mild winter for much of U.S.

RBC | A mild winter could be in store for much of the United States this winter according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. In the U.S. Winter Outlook for December through February, above-average temperatures are most likely across the northern and western U.S., Alaska and Hawaii. Additionally, El Nino has[Read More…]

October 31, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Local families make global impact through Operation Christmas Child

MEEKER | Emmanuel Baptist Church in Meeker will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 12-19. Meeker families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items.[Read More…]

October 28, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Q&A for the candidates

How seriously do you view the health of the river and the algae problem? What are your specific ideas for taking care of this problem? EDITOR’S NOTE: For clarification, this question was submitted by a citizen, not by either candidate, in response to our request for questions last week. However,[Read More…]

October 27, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Pumpkins Eats ‘n Treats returns

MEEKER | Youth and adults are invited to participate in the many Halloween festivities offered by the ERBM Recreation & Park District this frightful time of year. Check out the following events for all things spooky, haunted and fun. Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 26), itty bitties (ages 6 and under) are[Read More…]

October 26, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Wizards for a day: Meeker, Rangely host Hogwarts nights

Parkview’s A Night at Hogwarts Friday, Oct. 26 RANGELY | Rangely’s Parkview Elementary will host its annual “A Night at Hogwarts” this Friday, Oct. 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. As always the evening will be filled with Harry Potter themed fun and magic. Families of muggles and magicians alike will be[Read More…]

October 25, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled