Rangely

Death Notice: Mable Juanita Banta

Mable Juanita Banta Died May 22, 2010 Mable Juanita Banta, 90, died May 22, 2010, in Grand Junction at her home. Memorial services are planned for June 19 at 2 p.m. in Rangely at the Rangely Christian Church.

Letter: Tea Party wants to restore accountability

There were two letters to the editor in the May 27 Herald Times that particularly caught my eye. The first letter concerning the Tea Party asked questions that, in my opinion, the author knew the answers, but in the interest of extolling the party line feigned ignorance.

Rangely principal won’t return

RANGELY I The class of incoming seniors is accustomed to turnover. The seniors-to-be at Rangely Junior/Senior High will have their fourth principal in four years. Rob Winn, first-year principal at Rangely Junior/Senior High, did not have his contract renewed.

RHS seniors compete in three events at state

RANGELY I The Rangely track team was fortunate enough to take two hard-working senior athletes to the State Track and Field Championships this past weekend. Logan Osborne qualified for the 300 hurdles and Audrey Hogan qualified for both the 800 run and the 1,600 run.

Obituary: Bill Sisneros

Bill Sisneros died March 1, 2010, while on an extended stay with his mother following the death of his father. William H. Sisneros was born in Alamosa to Margarito “Junior” and Ercillia “Archie” (Chavez) Sisneros. Bill was graduated from Rangely High School and spent time working in the oil fields,[Read More…]

Letter: Rio Blanco County Fair will be here soon

With flowers blooming, garden vegetables being planted, and kids working with their 4-H projects, we know (or hope) that summertime is just around the corner. The Rio Blanco County Fair Board works hard every year to plan a wonderful community event, the Rio Blanco County Fair.

Obituary: Boyd Cloward

Boyd Ellis Cloward was born Dec. 15, 1943, to Boyd E. Cloward and Oma Orton Cloward in Salt Lake City. The Cloward family moved to Rangely when Boyd was about three years old and he had lived here ever since.

Letter: How much control for local governments?

Lately, many questions have been going through my head about whether our local governments have gone out of control. Are they taking too much control over our personal lives and property? Why is the town of Meeker threatening to put someone in jail for creating an inventive advertisement?