RANGELY | With Rangely’s Water Treatment Plant nearing completion of a five year and $6 million rehabilitation project the town won’t be able to spend much time resting before beginning another major renovation, this time on the Waste Water Treatment Facility. Town Manager Peter Brixius says the Water Treatment Plant[Read More…]
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Meeker Craft and Gift Show returns Nov. 3-4; sponsored by the Ladies Social Club
MEEKER | The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones, and handmade décor for your[Read More…]
A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker this Saturday
MEEKER | The Hogwarts Express will be making a stop in Meeker this week as the magical world of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series comes alive. Two exciting events, one tonight and one Saturday, will be hosted by the CSU Extension Office and the 4-H Councils. First up, a Harry[Read More…]
4-H clubs host Harry Potter-themed fundraiser Oct. 28 in Meeker
MEEKER | CSU Extension and Rio Blanco County 4-H clubs are hosting a Harry-Potter themed fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6-10 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Food, fun, games and STEM activities are part of the planned events suitable for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Tickets are[Read More…]
MHS football seeks pledges for teacher
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys football team is asking for pledges for each touchdown the varsity team makes in the month of October for Touchdowns for Kris, a fundraiser for Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Sponsors may make a one-time donation or[Read More…]
Parkview’s Night at Hogwarts set for Friday
RANGELY | At Rangely’s Parkview Elementary School the annual fall Harry Potter-themed fundraiser has quickly become both a tradition and a community favorite. With the butterbeer brewing and the Sorting Hat ready to work, this year’s “A Night at Hogwarts” is destined to be another success. On Friday, Oct. 27[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Halloween costumes for grown-ups aren’t fair
As a small child my Halloween costume consisted of a pillowcase with two eyes rimmed in purple marker for several years. (I wasreally short.) In third grade I dressed up as “Bad Sandy” from the “Grease” movie. (My mother would probably say that was the beginning of the end.) As[Read More…]
Meeker 4-H Achievement Night Oct. 26
MEEKER | Please join us for Meeker’s 4-H Achievement Night on Thursday, Oct. 26 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome. Come enjoy a fun-filled night of good food, good company, a Harry Potter-themed costume contest and door prizes. Lasagna will be provided.[Read More…]
Classifieds: October 26, 2017
Ads for 10/26/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: October 2-8, 2017
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 19, 2017
Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – One day last week O.L. Banner and his younger brother, Frank, were walking in a cow trail, half a mile north of the old LaKamp ranch on upper White River; happened to see one rattlesnake; having a 22-rifle with them, commenced to fire;[Read More…]
