Here we go again — I hope to have even more fun this time and I’m thankful to Mitch Bettis for another chance to be the editor, or as my predecessor wrote, “the caretaker” of the Rio Blanco Herald Times.
Rangely
Rangely Chamber to meet Dec. 16
RANGELY I Rangely Chamber of Commerce’s December meeting has been moved to Dec. 16. It will be held in the Johnson banquet room at 12 noon. We will be electing new officers for the Chamber board so make sure to be there. Everyone is welcome to attend.
4-H members recognized for achievements
RBC I Rangely and Meeker 4-H Achievement Nights Rangely and Meeker 4-H Clubs announced awards in recent ceremonies. Rangely Awards Night was held Sunday, Nov. 7 while Meeker Awards Night was held Sunday, Nov. 14.
Boyd resigns as president of CNCC
Outgoing administrator will take over reins of Mayland Community College in North Carolina RBC I The resignation of Dr. John Boyd, president of Colorado Northwestern Community College, was announced earlier this week by the Colorado Community College System. Dr. Boyd will become the president of Mayland Community College in North[Read More…]
Declining numbers of sheep trailing through county
RBC I Meeker’s sheep men have trailed through town on their way to the Utah desert for the winter, with fewer numbers than in the past. The industry has declined over the years.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Colorado Northwestern Community College. To read their story, visit; www.meekerchamber.com. (Last week’s Member of the week was Watt’s Ranch Market.)
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The city election passed off quietly and resulted in the election of the following gentlemen who will form our city government until next April when the regular elections occur. Mayor W. H. Clark, trustees J.L. McHatton, G.S. Allsebrook, James Lyttle, Charles Atix[Read More…]
Letter: Middleton family says thanks for support
It is with a heavy but grateful heart that I write this letter. It is often said that the best opportunities are found in large towns or big cities. Granted, this may be true, but (yes, there’s always a but…) nowhere, other than a small town, like Rangely, do the[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 2, 2010 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]
Volunteers are needed for Christmasfest
RANGELY I It’s getting down to the wire and organizers for the fourth annual Christmasfest could use a couple more volunteers to help run “The North Pole,” at Parkview Elementary from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Dec. 4.
Moms’ support group keeps efforts local
RANGELY I The needs haven’t changed. If anything, they have increased. That’s why the leaders of a moms’ support group decided to keep all of their efforts — and money — local.
Rangely volleyball season awards
Rangely volleyball players, who qualified for the state tournement in Denver, were recognized at the team’s annual postseason banquet Monday night. Winners included: League MVP — Victoria Phelan. League Top Libero — Rozilynn Thacker. All-Conference — Marie Morton, Victoria Phelan and Rozilynn Thacker. Honorable Mention — Torie Slagle, Brittany Babineaux,[Read More…]
