The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Feb. 14, 1935 • Preliminary work was started by Foreman Harry Pollard on the Warner Point road project on the Meeker-Buford road. • The Meeker Library is again open after having been closed during the recent epidemic. The library has been thoroughly fumigated.[Read More…]
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Rangely boys fall to eighth in league
RANGELY I There was a lot riding on the outcome of the Panthers’ final regular-season game. And none of it went Rangely’s way. The Panthers lost the regular-season finale at Plateau Valley last Friday 77-65. So, instead of potentially finishing as high as third in the league, the Panthers ended[Read More…]
College, career fair at CNCC March 30
RANGELY I A College and Career Fair will be Tuesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Colorado Northwestern Community College. “We will be hosting the fair at CNCC in the Colorado Room of the Weiss Building,” said Jim DeLung, CNCC director of counseling and career planning. “It is[Read More…]
Obituary: William S. Hefley
Our beloved “Bill” peacefully and quietly departed from this life and returned to his heavenly father and eternal family in the early morning hours on Feb. 11, 2010. Bill was born in Rifle to Harvey and Minnie Hefley. He had seven brothers and sisters. He was the grandson of Charles[Read More…]
Spelling bee champ…
Caleb Lee was the first-place finisher in the Rangely Spelling Bee on Feb. 11. His sister Esther finished as runner-up. The word Caleb Lee spelled to win the contest was omniscient. Rangely Spelling Bee contestants from left: Ethan Beck, Grace Kenney, Melissa Russell, Zack Sulser, Lucas Heinle, Kymberlie Hemphill, Esther[Read More…]
Panthers stay at home for districts
RANGELY I With third place in the league locked up, all that was left for the Lady Panthers — as far as the regular season — was a rematch with Plateau Valley. And again Rangely won in a blowout 52-28.
Obituary: Jerry LeBleu Sr.
Jerry LeBleu Sr., 72, a longtime resident of Rangely passed away Friday Feb. 12 at the Rangely District Hospital.
Cameron returns from her medical mission to Haiti
RANGELY I After witnessing the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Dr. Mercedes Cameron said it is like trying to describe the indescribable.
Classifieds: February 18, 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
Nurturing Parent Program offered Feb. 22
RANGELY I Members of the Rangely Child Protection team are offering a new parenting program, beginning Feb. 22. Called the Nurturing Parent Program, the course will feature activities to foster positive parenting skills and self-nurturing, home practice exercises, family nurturing time, and activities to promote positive brain development in children[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Warranty Deeds
DECEMBER 2009 TRANSACTIONS Seller: Trans Royal LLC Buyer: J.C. Gentry Description: Section: 20 Township: 1N Range: 90W Transaction Price: $400,000 Seller: Jerry, Mary Ann, Daniel and Eva Seely Buyer: Town of Meeker Description: Section: 3 Township: 1S Range: 93W Transaction Price: $12,500 Seller: Home Loan & Investment Company Buyer: Kenneth[Read More…]
Panthers use down time to get ready
RANGELY I Even though it has been more than two weeks since their last meet, the Panther wrestlers haven’t exactly been taking a break. “We’re doin’ two-a-days this week, so we’re getting ready,” Rangely coach Jeff LeBleu said.