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Tis the season to give thanks
I’m thankful that both my husband and I have been able to work throughout this pandemic. I’m thankful for our health and above everything, I am thankful for my beautiful daughter!~ Kaylee Ahrens I am thankful for the people who are our first line of defense. Law enforcement and paramedics[Read More…]
Rangely ends season with loss to Dove Creek
RANGELY | The Panther football team’s season concluded with a loss to Dove Creek in the 8-man Colorado State Quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 21. The Panthers fell to a final score of 30-12. Although the Panthers did not reach the state championship game and bring home the illustrious state championship[Read More…]
RBC to move up on COVID dial
Editor’s Note: After press time on Tuesday, the CDPHE notified the county that RBC would be moving to yellow status on Nov. 30, rather than red as they had previously indicated. Read our full update at theheraldtimes.com/state-moves-rbc-to-yellow-instead-of-red/rio-blanco-county/ RBC | As of Monday, the county had recorded 102 new positive COVID-19[Read More…]
State moves RBC to Yellow instead of Red
RBC | As of press time Tuesday (early deadline), all indications were that the Colorado Department of Public Health would be moving to Level Red: Severe Risk, according to communications between RBC Public Health and the state last Friday. Late Tuesday RBC Public Health received word from CDPHE: “CDPHE is[Read More…]
DO YOU REMEMBER …
What do you remember about the Yellow Creek School? The Rio Blanco County Historical Society and Bureau of Land Management, White River Field Office are tracing the history of the Yellow Creek Schoolhouse and request the help of the community. Located halfway between Meeker and Rangely, along State Highway 64,[Read More…]
Rio Blanco 4-H youth participants win big at state shooting contest
RBC | Rio Blanco 4-H Shooting Sports youth made a great showing at this year’s Colorado State 4-H Shoot where they competed with other 4-H youth from around the state. In archery, Shane Kobald placed first in the Senior Unlimited Compound class. Two other archers join Kobald in qualifying for[Read More…]
The art of falconry
MEEKER | Andy McBride is a 50-year expert in raptor handling and care, and he serves on the board of the California Hawking Club and the Bird of Prey Health Group. He speaks both nationally and internationally on subjects related to birds of prey. This week, in partnership with the[Read More…]
Vietnam vet, family fighting a different kind of battle, 49 years later
RANGELY |One of our nation’s many wars may be “over,” but the battles rage on for our veterans and their families. Bob and Gaila Bell are Rangely natives. Bob’s (Robert) family tree in Rangely precedes the oil boom that put the town on the map, and Gaila’s history traces back[Read More…]
COVID-19 spreading in RBC
RBC | “We have seen evidence at this point of community spread,” Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey told community stakeholders Monday during a pandemic response meeting. “These are not isolated cases.” Just prior to press time Wednesday, RBC Public Health released an urgent message, notifying residents of[Read More…]
Election updates: wolf reintroduction passes, Hanlon concedes to Rankin
RBC | A few updated results on some local issues … Colorado Constitutional Amendment C. Charitable Gaming Conduct This amendment is considered passed with 91% reporting. Yes – 52%, (1,516,047 votes) No – 48% (1,398,467 votes) How RBC voted on this issue: Yes – 41.21% (1,395 votes) No – 58.79%[Read More…]
Flower shop opens in Rangely
RANGELY | The closing of one business on the other side of the county led to the birth of another. After graduating from Rangely High School, long time Rangely resident Tarrah Patch went to school for floral design. She had spent some time creating floral arrangements at a flower shop[Read More…]
