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Rangely food banks seek town support

RANGELY | Both of Rangely’s “food bank” organizations requested assistance from the Town’s Board of Trustees at the July 23 meeting. The Rangely Food Bank, which is located in the Assembly of God church at 204 E. Rio Blanco Ave., requested a donation of $500. The Food Bank provides assistance[Read More…]

July 26, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Highway 13 project update

MEEKER | For the week of July 22, Hwy. 13 travelers can expect single-lane, alternating travel from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday north of County Road 5 shoulder and embankment work continue.

July 25, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rally Colorado July 26-27

RANGELY | Racers will be in Rangely this weekend, racing in a qualifying road road for the Rally America National Series 2019. The races will be run on county roads east of Rangely. For entrance fees please go the organizer’s website at http://rally-america.com/events. To participate in the race contact Matt[Read More…]

July 25, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Owner of northwest Colorado game hunting ranch convicted of importing prohibited sheep

RBC | A months-long Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation of a private hunting ranch near the northwest Colorado community of Dinosaur began with the discovery of several prohibited exotic sheep species on the property and ended with last month’s conviction of the business owner from Utah. On June 19, Vernal[Read More…]

July 24, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 5 comments

BLM HQ headed to Grand Junction

RBC | U.S. Senator Cory Gardner may have stolen the spotlight Monday, taking credit for the Bureau of Land Management’s anticipated move from Washington, D.C., to Grand Junction, Colorado, but Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior Joe Balash made it official Tuesday during a conference call with[Read More…]

July 19, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

More than a facelift: MHS demolition, abatement underway

MEEKER I The high school in Meeker is actually getting more than just a facelift; It’s getting some major reconstructive surgery. On July 8, members of the Meeker Board of Education were given a tour of the progress of the renovations. A great deal has been done so far, including[Read More…]

July 17, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

A community champion remembered

RANGELY I A community champion is anyone—a public official, a community leader, a concerned citizen, a health or human service worker, a volunteer. This person works hard and well to start and/or support an initiative or intervention, to bring a program or idea to reality, or to otherwise improve the[Read More…]

July 12, 2019 by Niki Turner 2 comments

Wyoming wolf sighted in Jackson County

RBC I A wolf recently sighted and photographed in Jackson County, Colorado, was confirmed by Wyoming Game and Fish to be a dispersing male gray wolf from Wyoming.

July 11, 2019 by Niki Turner 12 comments

Meeker Moving Forward seeks inclusive dialogue about community’s future

MEEKER | Meeker Moving Forward ProjecWhat type of place do you want Meeker to be in the future? That’s the question the town of Meeker wants all members of the community to provide input on over the coming months. Beginning during Meeker’s Fourth of July festivities, the entire community is[Read More…]

July 10, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Unsung Hero: Melissa Norman, New Eden director

RANGELY | The definition of an unsung hero is one who does great deeds but receives little or no recognition for them. They are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. Melissa Norman has done just that through her work with New Eden Pregnancy Care Services. She and the volunteers at[Read More…]

July 8, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Sober Buddy Shuttle offers safe rides, affordable transportation alternative

MEEKER | What sprang from a desire to provide a service to others is turning into a business venture for Meeker’s Lonnie White, a 2012 transplant from the East Coast. There aren’t a lot of places for single folks to hang out in Meeker besides the bar. White, an electrician[Read More…]

July 2, 2019 by Niki Turner 3 comments

Rangely Area Chamber’s Board of Directors questions hospital about mill levy presentation

RBC | Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center (formerly Rangely District Hospital) CEO Nick Goshe and Hospital Board Director Stephen Petersburg gave their presentation about the need for a mill levy increase at the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce board meeting on June 20. Currently the hospital provides several[Read More…]

July 1, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled