By henry hames Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is alive, well and active. The 2011 Chamber Booklet and Business Directory has been distributed to businesses, other chambers in northwestern Colorado and in welcome centers in Colorado and Utah. These directories are[Read More…]
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Rangely racquetball tournament results
RANGELY I The 19th Rangely Racquetball Tournament was held Feb 25-27. There were 27 participants from as far as Washington, Utah and Lakewood, Colo.
Cochran dies in Alaska
RBC I Ran Cochran, 41, died Feb. 28, 2011, in Wasilla, Alaska. The official cause of death has not been released, pending results of an autopsy. Cochran and his former wife owned and operated Cochran Memorial Chapels in Meeker and Rangely for 12 years.
RBC Sheriff’s Office reverse 911 scam
RBC | A phone scam is circulating in Rio Blanco County. The caller claims your relatives have been in an accident and need you to wire or send money to them. Please call the Sheriff’s Department at (970) 878-9620 if you receive one of these calls. Please do not call[Read More…]
Summer “up the mountain” sparks fond memories
RANGELY I The change of seasons brings back many memories of winters down the White River and summers atop Douglas Mountain for Meb Wardell. Venna Meb Smith was born in Vernal, Utah, and made many trips back and forth to Rangely while growing up.
Classifieds: March 3, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Cribbage tournament March 19
Rangely | A cribbage tournament, sponsored by Silver Sage RV Park, will be held March 19 at the Elks 1907 BPOE, at 1 p.m.
CNCC seeks submissions
RANGELY I Colorado Northwestern Community College is seeking submissions from residents of Northwest Colorado for inclusion in the third volume of the CNCC literature and arts publication, Waving Hands.
Panthers finish third in NW league
RANGELY I With a win over Meeker (70-58) last Friday and Meeker beating West Grand last Saturday, the Rangely Panthers won a tie-breaker to be the No. 3 seed in the Northwest League and hosted Vail Mountain Tuesday, in the first round of the District 5 tournament. Rangely had a[Read More…]
Obituary: Margaret Blackburn
Margaret (Burna) Blackburn Sept. 17, 1928 ~ Feb. 1, 2011 Margaret (Burna) Blackburn, 82, of Rangely died on Feb. 1 at Rangely District Hospital.
Heartfelt handrail …
A couple months ago one of our residents, who has a difficult time with her balance, took her trash to the dumpster. Upon returning to her apartment she had difficulty getting up the incline to the door because there was no hand rail.
Barlow ends HS career as runner-up
RANGELY I “It was heartbreaking,” Rangely wrestling coach Derek Stolworthy said of the loss suffered by Panther senior Cole Barlow in the state championship match.




