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Huber loves Rangely

RANGELY I From time to time, in what is often the most unpredictable moment, someone comes along and makes a significant impact on our life. Perhaps it is due to the field in which they work, the manner in which they conduct themselves, or simply a gift. In the case[Read More…]

April 28, 2012 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Day retires after 30 years

MEEKER I Just shy of 31 years ago, Sharon Day went to work for the town of Meeker as a clerk in the front office at town hall. Over time, she graduated to receptionist, handled water billing, was the assistant manager/planner and was appointed town manager, or town administrator, in[Read More…]

April 27, 2012 by editor Comments are Disabled

Pharmacy workers recount robbery

RANGELY I When a young man entered the Rangely Pharmacy on Monday, April 16 wearing a ski mask, certified pharmacy technician Marcia Prater initially thought he was ill.

April 26, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

VFW memorial …

RBC | Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5843 in Meeker and VFW Post 5261 in Rangely are currently raising funds for the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial to be placed on the courthouse lawn in Meeker.

April 14, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

MVB robber suspect makes court appearance

Jock Waylon Thacker appeared in Rio Blanco County Court April 13 after being arrested yesterday, charged with Robbery and Theft (both Class IV felonies) of Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker. A request by deputy public defender Sara Steele for Thacker to be released on a personal recognizance bond was denied[Read More…]

April 13, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

She came to town in a covered wagon

MEEKER I Last week’s article about the significance of the Old Timers Celebration led to a woman who has attended the event since she was in her early twenties. She was allowed to go with her spouse, a 30-year resident. She has rarely missed the event since then and she[Read More…]

April 13, 2012 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Bank robbery suspect in custody in RBC jail

A suspect is now in custody at the Rio Blanco County Jail, charged with robbing Mountain Valley Bank this morning at Fourth and Main Streets in Meeker, according to the Meeker Police Department, A Mountain Valley Bank employee reported the robbery at 9 a.m. A reverse 911 was issued to[Read More…]

April 12, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Fire destroys Parr homestead, damages farm equipment

MEEKER I With the current dry conditions, a controlled burn can get out of control quickly, which is what happened Easter afternoon on Little Beaver.

April 12, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Rangely elects new mayor

A new mayor for the town of Rangely will be seated at the next council meeting April 10, along with two new town trustees, following the municipal election Tuesday, April 3.

April 5, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Friendship leads to series of successful novels

RANGELY I It is always remarkable to see the talent within our communities. When finding time to talk, and more importantly, to listen, the stories people of Rio Blanco County can tell are intriguing to say the least.

April 1, 2012 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Joy receives three year prison sentence, probation

MEEKER I Neil Joy listened while his best friend’s mother, father, sister-in-law and district attorney spoke. Then he heard his counselor, a friend, his brother, his wife and his attorney speak on his behalf. Finally, Joy spoke for himself before Judge Denise Lynch sentenced him to three years of confinement[Read More…]

March 29, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Nine candidates vie for elected offices in Rangely

RANGELY I “It’s exciting to have this happen,” said current Town of Rangely trustee and candidate for reelection Brad Casto. Casto thanked his six fellow candidates and the large crowd that filled council chambers last Wednesday.

March 25, 2012 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled