The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • Nov. 6, 1959 was proclaimed Meeker Airport Day by Mayor Frank Kennedy. His mayoral proclamation requested that all Meeker business establishments except service stations close for an hour so that all proprietors and employees could visit the new airport and attend the[Read More…]
Rangely
August incidents up over 2008
RBC | During August 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center experienced a 6.2 percent increase in activity compared to August 2008. Total incidents received through the communications center increased to 1,163 in August 2009, up from 1,095 in August 2008. The number of calls for service decreased for the[Read More…]
Ribbon cutting for CNCC project Nov. 12
RANGELY I Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) and Chevron Energy Solutions (CES) will commemorate the completion of the Rangely Campus Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. in the Johnson Banquet Room.
Vail Mountain win denies Rangely a trip to regionals
RANGELY I The Lady Panthers finished second in the league and second at the district tournament. But they won’t be going to regionals. “We’re done,” said coach Jimmie Mergleman after the Rangely volleyball team saw its season end Saturday at the district tournament in Meeker. “Our league protects the league[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 5, 2009 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…]
Community Visioning meetings scheduled
RBC I The public is invited to attend meetings to learn more about the county’s Community Visioning process. Meetings will be held Nov. 10 in Meeker and Nov. 12 in Rangely to present findings from the initial data collection, review the ongoing Community Visioning process and gather additional feedback. Both[Read More…]
19-year-old on dirt bike charged with 23 counts
RANGELY I Talk about joy riding. Zack Shelburg, 19, was arrested Oct. 27 and charged with 23 counts after leading authorities on a chase through town.
Challengers get elected
RBC I Two newcomers were elected to the Meeker and Rangely school boards during Tuesday’s election. Rebecca Rector was the top vote-getter for the Rangely School Board with 381 votes, outdistancing incumbent Adair Norman, who had 217 votes and will retain his seat on the board, and another challenger, Connie[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds
AUGUST 2009 TRANSACTIONS Seller: Elk Creek Ranch Development, Inc. Buyer: Seagull Associates, LLC Description: Subdivision: Elk Creek Ranch PUD 287707 Lot: 44 Transaction Price: $1,325,000 Seller: Wheeler Ranch, LLC Buyer: Elk Creek Ranch Development
Livestock judging team in action
RANGELY I On Oct. 2 and 3, Western Rio Blanco County’s 4-H Livestock/Horse Judging kicked off its fall judging trips. Three juniors traveled to Wyoming to judge in the high school contests for practice.
New Arrival: Alexander Joseph William Lueras
Alexander Joseph William Lueras Alexander Joseph William Lueras was born Oct. 15, 2009, at 6:15 p.m. in Grand Junction. He weighed 9 pounds 4.7 ounces and was 22 inches long.
Rangely slips past West Grand, 19-14, for season’s second win
RANGELY I It’s not been the kind of season that was hoped for by first-year coach Tim Galloway. Making the playoffs is out of the question. And there have been some ugly losses as well as games that could have gone the other way. But, despite any earlier disappointments, the[Read More…]