RANGELY | In fall of 2011, two Western Slope teens, Nathan Terrin and Thomas Powers, arrived at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) with hoop dreams. Though the pair grew up only 40 miles apart, they had never met until they donned red and black to play for the Spartans in[Read More…]
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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…]
Classifieds: December 21, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE December 2017 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call- in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 12/21 – Bus in town/Grand Junction medical 12/22[Read More…]
Art Award …
The Adams State University Art Department Hatfield Gallery Juried Regional High School Exhibition includes Adams State scholarships for awards given to the top three artworks. Riley Pertile from Meeker High School will receive a $1,000 scholarship to Adams State for first place, an etching titled “Aspen Trees.” Second place, $750[Read More…]
Ducey appointed to Rangely School Board
RANGELY | The Rangely School Board appointed Casey Ducey Tuesday to replace board president Leslie Nielsen following her resignation two weeks ago. Ducey was one of two applicants to the board. According to Nielsen, the board chose Ducey because he was next in line in votes received during last month’s[Read More…]
Familiar elf …
Tough Audience …
Santa had a tough crowd in Rangely last Saturday. For these two tots at Rangely’s Breakfast with Santa, the jolly old elf was a source of distress. Give it another year or two and they’ll be all smiles. For more photos from Christmasfest see PAGE 10A. WRBM Photos
Summery Santa visitors …
Leah Bohlander Photo Winnie Rose (above) and Trevor and Jada Gould (below) went out to see Santa Claus at the Fairfield Center last weekend. It’s a different kind of season when kids are in short sleeves and sandals in December.
Body identified as missing Rangely man
RANGELY | The Colorado Bureau Of Investigation has positively identified the body of Peter Ruffner, a 66-year-old male resident of Rangely, Colo. Ruffner’s body was recovered from the White River near Texas Beach about four miles west of Rangely on Nov. 29, 2017. He had been missing since Friday, Sept.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 14, 2017
– ERBM Holiday Appreciation Drawing Dec. 1-20. Visit the Meeker Recreation Center to submit your name into the drawing for a membership or gift certificates. Drawing will be held Dec. 21. Winners will be notified that day and listed on ERBM’s Facebook page. – Projects in Grocery Sacks (PIGS) Dec.[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 14, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. 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.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 7, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – “Now is the winter of our discontent,” as Richard III remarked on one occasion. But (to use another classical expression) we have no kick coming We have had a long and delightful fall, and Old Man Winter can now come along and[Read More…]
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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