Last week we reported coverage of the Rangely Town Council’s special meeting regarding the position of town manager. We incorrectly reported that Town Attorney Paul Benedetti was in attendance and advised the council. The Town Attorney present was Dan Wilson. We regret the error. Last week we ran a correction[Read More…]
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Community Calendar: August 16, 2018
– Inflatable Pool Party at Meeker Recreation Center Pool. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. All the games and inflatables will be out for this pool party before you head back to school! Normal pool fees apply. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403 – Weekly Wanderers Fridays from 9 to 10:30[Read More…]
Air Quality Health Advisory: Thursday, Aug. 16
Widespread smoke from several in-state and out-of-state fires is impacting large sections of western Colorado. In addition, eastern Rio Blanco county has heavy smoke from the Cabin Lake Fire. Periods of moderate to heavy smoke can be expected. As of 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, the air quality index category[Read More…]
EVIDENCE at The TANK Aug. 19
RANGELY | Sunday concert Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Renowned sound artists and TANK artists in residence Stephan Moore and Scott Smallwood will explore the radical acoustics of The TANK with their 8-channel sound system and their library of soundscapes. With special guest vocalist Samantha LightShade. Tickets $10.
Days Gone By: August 9, 2018
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Ben Nichols, the pioneer town marshal, is on the job again, Joe Clinard having resigned to go into the brick business. – Those who own or run autos will do well to read Ordinance No. 117, which appears in this issue of the[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum picnic Aug. 31
RANGELY | Rangely Outdoor Museum invites you to the second annual Old Timers’ and Alumni Picnic Aug. 31 from 4-8 p.m. at the East End Park by the Rangely Outdoor Museum. Tickets are $15 each and include a catered dinner. Ken Bailey will do a presentation entitled “School Days and[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: July 30 – Aug. 5, 2018
July 30 – Aug. 5, 2018 The dispatch center processed 594 phone calls this last week, receiving 21 911 calls, answered 62 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 149 outgoing phone calls. A total of 166 calls for service were created, 69 for the Sheriff’s Office, 96 for[Read More…]
Reviewing the Better City contracts, three years later
RBC | After three years with Better City the town of Rangely and Rio Blanco County have both chosen not to renew their contracts while Meeker prepares to adopt a new, independent contract with the company. With the joint economic development effort changing directions each entity has reviewed the project,[Read More…]
New wildfires in Moffat County
The Sage Draw Fire, 11 miles southeast of Elk Springs (on Hwy. 40), was reported at 50 acres when crews arrived on scene Monday. The fire is burning west of the Indian Valley Fire in Moffat County. The Three Springs Fire started Monday in Moffat County near County Road 16[Read More…]
Dog Show Results
RBC | SHOWMANSHIP – INTERMEDIATE 1. Grace Roberts 2. Eva Scritchfield 3. Kayla Scott 4. Hayley Rippy SHOWMANSHIP – NOVICE JR 1.Cooper Arnold 2.Hayden Garcia 3. Jacob Roberts 4. Aiden Buckler 5. James Petty 6. Holt Pelloni OBEDIENCE – INTERMEDIATE 1. Grace Roberts 2. Kayla Scott 3. Eva Scritchfield OBEDIENCE[Read More…]
Obituary: Byron Austin Linden
Byron Austin Linden Jan. 24, 1922 ~ Aug. 5, 2018 A grand storyteller, Byron Austin Linden, 96, passed away in peace on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at Pioneers Hospital. Recently preceded in death by the beautiful love of his life, Josephine (Rodriguez) and his grandson Luke Austin Meakins. Byron was[Read More…]
Experts offer tips for food allergy safety at school
RBC | As summer winds down, parents and children are preparing for the start of the school year, but for children with food allergies, heading to school for the first time can come with significant stress and anxiety. When a child is at school, they’re away from the watchful eye[Read More…]
