RANGELY | Some brave individuals jumped into the frigid waters of Kenney Reservoir Saturday, Nov. 10 for a great reason. This is the fourth year Rangely has participated in the Polar Plunge. RDH’s Norian Edwards began this tradition in 2015. Due to scheduling conflicts this year, the Chamber of Commerce took[Read More…]
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Loitering, POST top town agenda
RANGELY | Loitering Ordinance Following the receipt of a letter from the Americans for Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) earlier this year, the Rangely Board of Trustees is considering removing all anti-loitering ordinances from the town municipal code. In a letter the ACLU claimed such policies are unconstitutional, violating the First[Read More…]
For honor …
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MACC’s Mary Poppins, Jr. makes debut
MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, ERBM Recreation and Park District and the Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group will present Mary Poppins, Jr. Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. $7 admission, kids[Read More…]
(Fish) Shocking
MEEKER | The moment “fish shocking” is mentioned, ears perk up, and you have the full attention of young and impressionable 12-year-olds. The Highland Ditch fish salvage has been taking place since 2010 or 2011. “The goal is to reduce the impact to the mountain whitefish population from entrainment with[Read More…]
New clothing store opens in Meeker
MEEKER | Nancy Owens has embarked on a long-held dream with the opening of Sophie Ann Designs—a new girls’ and women’s clothing store in Meeker. “The timing was never right,” Owens, a Meeker native who returned in 2009 and has since been the manager of the Meeker Hotel and Cafe[Read More…]
The motive behind the man: why soldiers fight
RBC | I once read a fascinating report from The Strategic Studies Institute entitled, “Why Soldiers Fight: Combat Motivation In The Iraq War.”1 Among other points, three should strike us profoundly on Veterans Day. First, a soldier’s mind must be set on what he is fighting for. As we will[Read More…]
Chevron gives back to community …
(Left photo) Ann Urie (left) received a $10,000 donation from the Human Resources Council from Chevron operations assistant Vickie Kurrasch. (Right photo) Chevron representative Robert Lopez (left) presented Millie Archuleta with Victim Services in Rangely with a $5,000 donation. COURTESY PHOTOS
Tire shredding facility comes under county scrutiny again
RBC | In a special meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 31, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners discussed the tire shredding facility just west of Meeker owned by Lee Overton. The facility, which has been in place for a little more than two years, has been called an “eyesore” and[Read More…]
Horse trainer helps abused and neglected animals, starts local riding school
RANGELY | A young Rangely woman and Colorado Northwestern Community College graduate has found a way to put her passion for horses and CNCC Equine education to good use, both in developing a local small business and working to improve the lives of abused horses.
2018 Election Results – Rio Blanco County
RBC | The Herald Times is on-scene at the Rio Blanco Courthouse to bring you live election results for Rio Blanco County. There will be two updates this evening. This link will be updated each time new results are received. (Note: reports are preliminary, cumulative and not yet broken down[Read More…]
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.
