Rio Blanco County Emergency Manager Ty Gates received the Northwest Region Emergency Manager of the Year award from the Colorado Emergency Management Association. Present for the awards ceremony in Denver were Chuck Vale, regional field manager for the Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Management; Rachel Gates, Ty Gates,[Read More…]
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Democratic County Assembly March 11
RBC | The two Democratic candidates, Diane Mitsch Bush and Karl Hanlon, vying to oppose Third District Congressman Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, will be in Meeker this Sunday, March 11. They will attend the Rio Blanco County Democratic Assembly to be held at 1 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library, 490[Read More…]
Rangely Racquetball returns March 9-11
Rangely | The 25th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament will be held March 9-11 at the Rangely Recreation Center. Call tournament director Shirley Parsons, 970-675-5360, or call the rec center at 970-675-8211 for details.
Pearce undefeated for RJHS wrestling team
RANGELY | The Rangely Junior High School wrestling team had a busy week of wrestling this past week. They traveled to Meeker and had a triangular meet with both Moffat County and Meeker. “In our first dual with Moffat County I thought we wrestled aggressively,” said coach Jeff LeBleu. Winning matches[Read More…]
Meet the Rangely candidates tonight
RANGELY | Meet the candidates for Rangely Town Council at 7 p.m. at Town Hall today. Click here to read each candidate interviews: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/get-to-know-the-candidates-running-for-rangely-town-council/rangely/
Community Calendar: March 8, 2018
– Tootsie Care Day at 290 Fourth St., March 10 from 12-3 p.m. Open to anyone 74 and under who has trouble with toenail trimming. Donations go the VFW and Auxiliary Scholarship fund. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church[Read More…]
Rangely Racquetball returns March 9-11
RANGELY | The 25th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament will be held March 9-11 at the Rangely Recreation Center. Entry fees must be received by noon Monday, March 5. Sign up early, as participation is limited. Call tournament director Shirley Parsons, 970-675-5360, or call the rec center at 970-675-8211 for details.
Days Gone By: March 1, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The limit of time for filing tax returns has been extended to April 1. But don’t wait till the time limit expires. Do it now. – Some of our citizens who put “this and that” together and then drew satisfying conclusions, are of the[Read More…]
Mental health first aid training March 28
RANGELY | Mental health first aid training will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CNCC Weiss Conference Room at 500 Kennedy Dr. in Rangely. Registration is required for this free class and space is limited. Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, public health training[Read More…]
Learn to cook well on a budget
MEEKER | Need help preparing healthy meals on a limited budget? Sign up for Cooking Matters, a free class held once a week for six weeks. Chefs and dieticians will answer your questions, you’ll eat in class, go home with groceries and have childcare provided. Classes held April 3-May 8[Read More…]
ERBM Metal Art Competition canceled
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District Metal Art Competition has been canceled for 2018. If you had been working on a sculpture for the competition and would still like to submit for possible display at Town Park, please send photos and a description to Rodney Gerloff at [email protected].[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
Meeker | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting late February through March are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Microsoft PowerPoint, March 27 and April 3; create dynamic presentations. Mexican cooking, March 28 and April 4; Chef Karla will spice up your Mexican[Read More…]


