RANGELY | This year Rangely has produced two semifinalists for the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship, seniors Kaylee Mecham and Caleb Noel. Noel and Mecham were chosen with a group of 300 semifinalists from among more than 1,400 total applicants. The scholarship provides for full tuition and fees, a living stipend and[Read More…]
Features
Tristan Nielsen named new conservation district manager
RBC | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts announce the hiring of Tristan Nielsen as the new district manager. Nielsen began, on a part-time basis, with the districts in October while she finished a temporary position with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. As of Dec. 1, she is full[Read More…]
Letters to Santa from local elementary school students
Editor’s Note: The following is a selection of letters written to Santa from kindergarten, first and second graders. Names have been omitted at the request of the schools and spelling errors have been left in. Dear Santa, I want a mat for Christmas. One reason is I can practice tumbling[Read More…]
Guest Column: RBC Republican party chair wants people to get involved
By Logan Hill Special to the Herald Times RBC | Since being elected as the Rio Blanco County Republican Committee chairman one of my goals has been to communicate with the community about issues of importance, both locally and on the larger scale. Of course, this information wouldn’t be complete[Read More…]
Ken Culler: A veteran with a vision
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Herald Times was privileged once again to sit down with another of Meeker’s local military veterans, former Army Sergeant Ken Culler, the husband of Brenda Culler, whose story (along with three other veterans) was told back in the Oct.[Read More…]
Samaniego named as new director for Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation
RANGELY | Last month the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation found a new director to lead the foundation, bringing in former Otero Junior College Foundation Director Sue Samaniego. In her new role Samaniego is charged with leading, directing, organizing and managing the operations of the foundation to support the college[Read More…]
ACCIDENT UPDATE: One fatality in Dec. 21 crash on Hwy. 13
RBC | A 37-year-old female from Salt Lake City, Utah, was killed in the accident that closed Highway 13 for several hours Thursday, Dec. 21. The woman was one of four Salt Lake City occupants in a Dodge Caravan traveling south on Hwy. 13 Thursday afternoon about 11 miles north[Read More…]
Shift 10 percent of your holiday shopping to local retail
Buying local has multiple positive impacts on the community By Katelin Cook Special to the Herald Times RBC I During the holiday season shop local campaigns can be found nearly everywhere. But the true question always comes back to: What does shopping local mean for me and my community. How[Read More…]
First benefit event for ‘Young Leaders & Dreamers Scholarship’ Saturday in Meeker
MEEKER | “I wanted to be an attorney my whole life,” said Class of 2009 Meeker High School alumnae Meg Nieslanik about her life plans prior to graduation. Like so many others, her course changed dramatically during her college experience. She started with a degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane,[Read More…]
Rangely’s Angel Tree serves children
RANGELY | Rangely’s Angel Tree has a long-standing tradition of helping local children during the holidays while encouraging local families to reach out and support each other. The tree is currently coordinated by Anne Urie of the Human Resource Council (HRC). The Angel Tree typically serves around 50 children, representing[Read More…]
CPW issues summons for man accused of shooting Meeker buck last month
MEEKER | The man accused of shooting the 5×5 mule deer buck last month has been issued a summons by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 8, 2018. Taylor Shane-Thomas Gambill, 19, of Lakewood, Colo., reportedly shot an arrow at a mule deer buck[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 21, 2017
– Meeker Recreation Center closed Dec. 24-26 for the Christmas holidays. Normal hours resume on Dec. 27. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Hoops for Charity tournament Dec. 29 at 9 a.m at the Meeker High School gym. Third-eighth graders are invited to participate in the eighth annual Hoops[Read More…]
