RBC | Last week, two representatives of Rio Blanco County’s nascent White River Alliance joined nearly 30 others for a tour of the Colorado riverway from Silt to Debeque. The tour group initially gathered in Silt’s cottonwood-shaded Island “Dog” Park south of the river on Divide Creek Road. From there, by[Read More…]
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Rangely hospital unveils new name, highlights services
RANGELY | Rangely District Hospital had an open house June 21 to announce the new name of the campus, Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center. At the beginning of the open house, Chief Executive Officer Nick Goshe gave a speech informing the public that rural health care is dying. Since[Read More…]
Obituary: Duane Stevens
Duane Stevens June 1, 1951 ~ June 18, 2018 Our devoted father, husband, grandpa and friend always putting others first, Duane Stevens, 67, died June 18, 2018, at Rangely District Hospital. He was born June 1, 1951, in Rangely, Colo., to Dolores “Ed: Polhamus and Red “Midge” Stevens. He married,[Read More…]
Watershed Council and Network lead riverway tour
RBC | An amalgamation of interests and concerns over recent years along the Colorado River from the head of Glenwood Canyon, through the canyon, through the riverside municipalities in Garfield County and on to Debeque in Mesa County has fueled the establishment of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council. Formally since 2013,[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Results: June 21
MEEKER | The third rodeo of Meeker’s summer series went off without a hitch. White River Electric Association will sponsor the June 28 rodeo and will award the night’s all around best cowboy and cowgirl with added prize money. The rodeo starts at 7 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds[Read More…]
Sisters take top honors
By Lavella Justice Special to the Herald Times rangely I After losing a 6-hole play-off at Meeker’s Deerfly tournament on June 9, the sister duo of Ellen Boudreaux and Patty Edwards redeemed themselves Saturday, June 23. Representing both ends of Rio Blanco County, the pair took top honors at the[Read More…]
Methodist Church celebrates 125 years
MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary this year! To celebrate this milestone, the church will be holding a special worship service on Sunday, July 8 at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary, 809 Park Ave. Also, everyone is invited to a community barbecue and reunion[Read More…]
The Flying Cowboy: Rosendahl finds rodeo success despite challenges
By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Kasey Rosendahl, 19, is a weekly participant in the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series. Rosendahl has loved rodeos since he was a little kid. Rodeos have always been a dream of his. When he was little he did the mutton bustin’[Read More…]
Hear the stories of our veterans July 13
RANGELY | Rangely Outdoor Museum invites you to hear our veterans’ stories. Come and honor our country’s heroes with a fireside, barbecue and dutch oven cooking. Bring your own chair. It will be held July 13, 2018, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Rangely Outdoor Museum, 200 Kennedy Dr.
Editor’s Column: Why don’t we vote?
I’ve got a few elections under my belt now as editor and I’m seeing a disappointing trend. As the newspaper, we’re less concerned with WHO you vote for (which is why we don’t endorse candidates), and more that you actually cast your VOTE. Once again in this primary election—the first[Read More…]
TOPS meetings move to RCMHWC July 11
RANGELY | Beginning Wednesday, July 11, the Rangely chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will begin meeting at the Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center at 225 Eagle Crest Dr. The group will meet in Room 1 with weigh-ins at 5 p.m. followed by a brief meeting at[Read More…]
WREA Member Survey underway
MEEKER | Listening to the membership is a daily priority for White River Electric Association but every two years it conducts a telephone and online survey to get specific feedback on everything from customer service to renewable energy and reliability. About 300 members will be randomly selected and contacted to[Read More…]
