Rangely

Local election candidates:

RBC I Voters in Meeker and Rangely will vote April 6 for candidates running for open seats on the local town boards.

March 15, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Superintendent lists debt-cutting goals

As Rangely School District patrons know, the economy is not good. The most extraordinary economic recession since the Great Depression is taking a toll on families, companies, non-profits and our school district.

March 15, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Message of farm safety important

Rio Blanco Farm Bureau strongly promotes safety on our farms and ranches. Unfortunately, agriculture is still one of the most dangerous industries and children are too often hurt or even killed while playing or working on farms.

March 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Young Panthers 4th at Hayden

RANGELY I Coaches are always looking for improvement, and Derek Stolworthy liked what he saw. “We did extremely well. We had 10 placers and even though we were among the smallest schools there, we took fourth out of nine teams,” said the Rangely Junior High wrestling coach.

March 14, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Three vie for seat on county commission

RBC I Editor’s note: In advance of party caucuses March 16, the three candidates, all Republicans, vying for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission, which will be vacated by Joe Collins, who isn’t seeking reelection, were asked to respond to the same set of questions.

March 13, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Rangely Cub Scouts had high-flying time

The Rangely Cub Scouts Packs 189 and 191 wish to thank the Rangely Airport for our recent tour of the facility.

March 12, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago March 10, 1910 • Although the workmen are not quite through yet, the Baer family moved into their elegant new home this week — a home that would do credit to Capitol Hill, Denver, in general appearance and all details.

March 12, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Chambers announce weekly members

RBC I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is White River Inn. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.

March 12, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

HOME OF: Rodger & Debbie Polley

RANGELY | Rodger and Debbie Polley of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees. Rodger has lived here for 26 years. Rodger and Debbie have been married 18 years. The Polleys are small business owners. They have owned and operated Rangely True Value Hardware for six years.

March 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Members of Rangely’s girls’ basketball team departed March 4 for the regional tournament in Durango. The Lady Panthers had their season come to an end with a first-round loss to Lutheran Parker, 44-38. See more regional basketball coverage on Pages 9A and 10A.

Rangely girls come up short in regional game

RANGELY I A three-year starter played in her final game, her high school basketball career over. While the team that handed the Lady Panthers two of their losses could go all the way. And Rangely’s coach is looking ahead to next season.

March 11, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Jannes~Copeland wedding

MEEKER | Ken and Roxie Copeland of Meeker would like to announce the marriage of their son Rex Copeland to Jennifer Jannes, the daughter of Phil and Olga Jannes of Meeker.

March 9, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago March 7, 1935 • Everett Rector, Rangely pioneer, was severely burned when carbide gas from his lighting system exploded. It seems that after retiring for night, Mr. Rector thought he smelled a gas odor. When he struck a match there was an explosion.

March 9, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled