RANGELY | In order to address concerns from Rio Blanco County in regard to the proposed updated county flood plain mapping, representatives from infrastructure firm AECOM, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, the National Flood Insurance Program, and FEMA met with community partners including Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering, Town of[Read More…]
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Jollier by the minute …
\ Signs of the season continue to appear all over Rio Blanco County, including hundreds of lights on the big trees at the courthouse. Meeker Parade of Lights was held Wednesday evening; watch for photos in next week’s edition. Saturday morning, Santa will be in Meeker at the Fairfield Center,[Read More…]
Mental health resources topic of Rangely forum
RANGELY | “We need more resources.” That was the summation from every agency that deals with mental health crises represented Monday at a meeting in Rangely convened by the Herald Times and The Colorado Independent to discuss the status of mental health, policing and communication in Rio Blanco County following[Read More…]
Mine team ranked 6th in nation
RANGELY | Blue Mountain Energy’s Deserado “Silver” Mine Rescue Team participated in the 2019 National Coal Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench and Preshift Contest, held Sept. 23-26, in Lexington, Kentucky. Fifty-two teams from underground coal mines all over the country, gathered to compete for national rank. The four-day event took[Read More…]
Soak up the Christmas cheer with holiday events galore
MEEKER | It’s that time of year! Once you’ve gobbled up the turkey and stuffed yourself with stuffing, the Christmas season, with all its parties, events and activities gets underway. The annual Parade of Lights and downtown tree lighting ceremony is Wednesday, Dec. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Along with[Read More…]
#ShopSmall this Small Business Saturday
Did you know? Small businesses make up 99.7% of businesses in the U.S. RBC | This Saturday is the annual Small Business Saturday event, designed to promote holiday shopping at small, local businesses. It’s no secret that shopping at big box stores or online is easy and convenient on shoppers,[Read More…]
Officials urge caution after norovirus outbreak in Mesa County
RBC | If you’re headed to Mesa or Garfield counties to shop, socialize or relax during the upcoming holiday anytime soon, take some precautions so you don’t bring home more than you bargained for in the form of a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus. An outbreak of norovirus—a virus which typically[Read More…]
Join us Monday, Dec. 2 for a conversation on mental health in rural Colorado
RBC | Join us for a discussion on mental health in rural Colorado this Monday, Dec. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at CNCC’s Weiss Conference Room, 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely. December marks the year anniversary of Daniel Pierce’s death. The newcomer to Rangely was suffering from untreated paranoid schizophrenia[Read More…]
ONE BIG RIG …
People lined the streets in Rangely as if a parade were coming through town Monday. The parade was actually a nuclear steam generator estimated to be 23 feet wide by 400 feet long with several pilot cars and additional semi trucks in a long line of DOT compliance. Just the nuclear steam[Read More…]
Miller family light show …
Come see the Miller family Christmas light show starting Nov. 28, at 439 School St., Rangely. There will be a different sequence each night. Courtesy Photo
Get back to nature with Fresh Air Friday
RBC | Reclaim Nov. 29 by avoiding the shopping hysteria and getting outside for a breath of fresh air. On Fresh Air Friday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife welcomes visitors to any of our 41 state parks by providing free entry in what has become an annual tradition of encouraging Coloradans[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Be grateful, even when it’s difficult
While Halloween now kicks off the holidays for many, Thanksgiving is still the beginning of the traditional holiday season where we make an effort to gather with friends or family, or to take some time off to rest and relax. Whatever you’re doing this Thanksgiving, I encourage you to take[Read More…]
