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WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE …

In case you weren’t clued in by the toneless honking echoing around town, the geese are back. Marti Walsh of Rim Rock Campground–the site of our not-so-wild-goose chase–told the HT that geese have been using the sandstone formations around the campground (right) as their chosen perch for as long as[Read More…]

March 31, 2022 by Caitlin Walker 1 comment

Investigation into Mind Springs reveals ‘severe, life-threatening’ prescription errors

RBC I A pattern of “severe, life-threatening” prescription errors by the troubled mental health center responsible for treating 10 Western Slope counties put many of its patients at risk, according to the findings of an official investigation that three state agencies withheld from the public for more than nine months.[Read More…]

March 23, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Voting system a federal/state req.

RBC | The 2-1 vote on March 15 by the Rio Blanco County Commissioners to move forward with a plan to “defund” the county’s Dominion voting equipment and go to a hand count resulted in the receipt of a letter from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. The vote to[Read More…]

March 23, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

Rangely solar project gets green light with omnibus cash

RANGELY I Colorado legislators secured more than $100 million in funding for projects around the state as part of HR 2471 – the “Consolidated Appropriations Act” of 2022. The “omnibus” spending bill represents the first time in a decade that Senate and House Appropriation committees have accepted “Congressionally Directed Spending”[Read More…]

March 23, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

MHS student collects 250+ pairs of shoes

MEEKER I Meeker may be a small town in northwest Colorado, but thanks to the efforts of local high school student, Ainsley Selle, the community of Meeker is having a global impact on those in need. Selle participated in a Shoe Drive sponsored by the Toll Gate Creek Chapter of[Read More…]

March 23, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Sweetbriar turns 25!

RANGELY I In November of 2021, Rangely’s small town gift shop, Sweetbriar, turned 25. The best smelling place in town, the boutique holds treasures unlike anywhere else in Rangely. Owners Kathy and Gary Staley put their day’s work into making the gift shop feel like home. You will walk in[Read More…]

March 23, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

MEET THE ADDAMS …

MHS Drama put on three performances of the Addams Family musical last weekend. Cast members pictured included Katie Lockwood, Ruby Holliday, Aspen Merrifield, Gabe Richardson, Zagar Brown, Sam Hightower, Eduardo Cordova and many more. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO

March 16, 2022 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Commissioners vote 2-1 to defund election equipment

RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners voted 2-1 this week in favor of defunding Dominion-based vote tabulation machines in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. If implemented, the move would require election officials to hand-count all votes in future elections. The decision came following back-and-forth comments by current/former election officials (who[Read More…]

March 16, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Swanky’s becomes Rozzi’s

MEEKER I After 35 years as a cosmetologist, Swanky’s Salon owner Melanie McKee is passing the scissors — so to speak — to Candace Maes. The transfer of ownership was official on March 15, 2022. McKee owned Swanky’s for 25 years. “I opened it by myself, rented a little house,[Read More…]

March 16, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

CHILI COOK-OFF …

Smoking River Brewing Co. held its first annual chili cook-off last weekend with 20 entries and a packed house of tasters. Winners were (left to right): Derry Banta, People’s Choice with his Green Chili; Robyn Bragg, Best Overall for Southwestern Green Chili; John Snyder, Best Red Chili with The Real McCoy;[Read More…]

March 9, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Kracht’s linoleum block print to advance to NYC competition

MEEKER I Meeker High School senior Sarah Kracht was recently selected for a Gold Key award in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition that recognizes the work of exemplary high school students. As a regional Gold Key nominee, Sarah’s work will advance to a national stage in New York[Read More…]

March 9, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

HOGWARTS RETURNS …

On March 4, Parkview Elementary transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for staff, students and parents alike to attend. The school was packed and the sound of wonder and joy filled the rooms and halls. Principal Carlene Cantrell was excited to host the event after covid forced administration[Read More…]

March 9, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled