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Rangely Rec Center seeks mill levy increase

RANGELY I The essence of a viable community is the means by which it provides for the educational, recreational and health needs of its citizens. Special districts provide community-based services that are invaluable and uplift the community. The health of a community is judged by the resources it provides for[Read More…]

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

SPRINGING AHEAD …

Springtime in the Rockies means snow showers and flowers, all at the same time. Don’t forget to spring forward this weekend on the clock, as well–Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. | PAT DAGGETT PHOTO

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

Avalanche danger moderate, shifting

RBC I Backcountry enthusiasts should be aware that avalanche danger is shifting due to a combination of warm weather and recent snowfall. Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s (CAIC) Brian Lazar highlighted more than 700 avalanches in the last week of February, including large avalanches near Marble and Crested Butte. Lazar said[Read More…]

March 9, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County welcomes Mobley to undersheriff position

RBC I On March 11, 2022 there will be a new Undersheriff serving Rio Blanco County, as current Undersheriff Jeremy Muxlow submitted his resignation in February. In a letter to Rio Blanco County staff, Sheriff Anthony Mazzola stated, “Jeremy has made a decision based on his priority of his family.[Read More…]

March 3, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

PICK A PUZZLE …

In the spirit of the little free library, a renovated newspaper rack houses jigsaw puzzles at St. James Episcopal Church for loan. Need a puzzle? Leave a puzzle. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO

March 2, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Smoking River Brewing Co. creates first collab

There’s a new brew in town. The folks at Smoking River Brewing Co. recently collaborated with Ball Brewing, located in Glenwood Springs, to create Snow Blind, a Colorado-centric hazy IPA made with Smoking River hops grown right here in Rio Blanco County. According to Head Brewer Tyler Frye, “Snow Blind[Read More…]

March 2, 2022 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

‘Safehouse 1618’ nets 35+ festival awards

Shepherd’s latest film ‘gets under your skin’ MEEKER I “The point of being a director is finding people who are skilled at their job, whether it be acting or cinematography or sound or music or whatever, and let them kind of do their own thing, because if you don’t, it[Read More…]

March 2, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Giovanni’s changes hands

RANGELY I In the early 1970s John Payne’s restaurant career began as a dishwasher at Garramone’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado. He soon discovered a love for cooking and pizza-making as well as love for his beautiful high school sweetheart, Sandy. They married in 1975. Tony Garramone taught[Read More…]

March 2, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Wilczek announces bid for county commissioner

I am announcing my interest to become the next Rio Blanco County Commissioner for District 1. I am a lifelong resident of Rio Blanco County born and raised in Rangely, a fourth-generation resident of Rio Blanco County, and own/live on property with deeded water rights on the White River. I[Read More…]

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

Hunting license draw opens March 1

RBC I Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2022 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2022 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 5 at 8[Read More…]

February 23, 2022 by [email protected] Comments are Disabled

White River fish facts

RBC I “By far the most frequently captured species is the mountain whitefish,” said Tory Eyre, aquatic biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife during his presentation to the White River Alliance last week. Titled “State of the Fish: What’s happening with fish in a challenged White River,” the presentation explored[Read More…]

February 23, 2022 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

BEST BIZ …

Rangely True Value proprietor Rodger Polley received the Business of the Year award at the annual Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce dinner last weekend. Facebook photo

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