– Winter Line Up Registration starts Monday, Nov. 13. Sign up for all your favorite winter activities at the Meeker Recreation Center! Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church (207 S. Sunset Ave.)[Read More…]
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Classifieds: November 9, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services will be offering extended hours in Rangely on Tuesday November 14th from 2-7pm and in Meeker on Wednesday November 15 from 1-8. Appointments are highly encouraged. If you don’t have health insurance, you could be eligible for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s[Read More…]
Days Gone By: November 2, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Through the Tom Scott agency, Ed Wolcott has sold his Mesa farm to Arthur Amick. – If you want to hear a good one, have Mayor Simms tell you that Kansas beer story. – Due to the ample measures taken by Town[Read More…]
Nov. 14 final sight-in day at Meeker Sportsman’s Club
MEEKER | Nov. 14 is the last sight-in day for the season at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club. Hours are from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per rifle to sight-in your own rifle or $10 per rifle to have a Sportsman’s Club member sight it in for you.[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Domestic violence: What you can do to help
By Teresia Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | If you recognize yourself or someone you know as being in an abusive relationship, reach out now. There is help available. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you’re hesitating—telling yourself that it’s none of[Read More…]
Merriam retires after 17 years with sheriff’s office
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola and some 50 friends and law enforcement colleagues attended a retirement party on Friday, Oct. 27 for Lt. Deby Merriam, detentions commander, who is retiring after 17 years of service to our county. “It[Read More…]
CNCC aviation team wins trophy, top pilot awards
RANGELY | In October, the CNCC National Intercollegiate Flying Team (NIFA) spent 10 days competing at the U.S. Air Force Academy with other colleges and universities in the region from Colorado, Utah and Montana. “I am pleased to announce we finished second in the region behind the U.S. Air Force[Read More…]
Rangely Town Council increases funding for rec district
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council met last Tuesday where they heard updates from town departments and discussed recreation district funding increases. The council unanimously approved a $1,500 contribution from the Community Development Fund to go towards the Western Rio Blanco Recreation District’s ChristmasFest. They also voted to increase the[Read More…]
Local church continues collection for flood victims
By Ellene Meece Special to the Herald Times RBC | Many times when natural disasters hit, our hearts go out to the victims. We give our money and prayers and many times even try to get to the location to give assistance. But, then the days go by and their[Read More…]
4-H Councils, CSU Extension host first annual ‘Night at Hogwarts’
Caitlin Walker photos
Guest Column: Faith communities play a vital role in improving overall health
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | I spent some time visiting with faith community leaders in both Meeker and Rangely this past month.Yes, voluntarily stepping into potentially contentious discussions. The reason: my strong belief that faith communities are the single most untapped resource in our communities[Read More…]
Return to daylight standard time Sunday: Turn back your clocks and change your driving habits
RBC | Nov. 5 marks the end of daylight saving time, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds motorists to be particularly cautious to avoid wildlife-related accidents on our roads as daylight hours get shorter. “The fall time change happens to be right in line with peak mating season for some[Read More…]
