Dear Editor: Mr. Grant Edinger, manager of the Buffalo Horn Ranch submitted a letter to the editor in the May 17, 2018 edition of the Herald Times regarding the proposed BLM land swap. A response to his letter might help its readers to better understand what is at stake in[Read More…]
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Promote your biz at the OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | More than 200 people will be coming to Meeker to ride out trails, dine at our restaurants, shop at our stores and stay at our lodging. For more information contact the Meeker Chamber at 970-878-5510 or go to http://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/.
Obituary: Edna Katherine Brumback
Edna Katherine Brumback Nov. 28, 1933 ~ March 10, 2018 Edna Katherine Brumback of Kingfisher, Okla., and Meeker, Colo., passed away on March 10, 2018 in Oklahoma City. Edna Katherine Randall was born in Oklahoma City to Glen and Ella Randall on Nov. 28, 1933. She went to school at[Read More…]
K9 Donation …
Shannon and Doug Moody (right) of Moody Construction presented Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola (left) and Deputy Davon Smith with a $25,000 donation to go toward the acquisition, training, care and maintenance of the department’s new K9, a six-month-old Belgian Malinois named Remmy. Deputy Smith said Remmy is currently[Read More…]
First annual Rangely Round Up a success
By BRITTNY CAMPOS Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | Western Slope Colorado Oil and Gas hosted what they are referring to as the first annual Rangely Round Up on Friday, June 1. They are continually on the lookout for community cleanup projects throughout the Western Slope. This year they collaborated[Read More…]
HIGH FLYER …
The B-25 “Mitchell” bomber “Maid in the Shade” is part of the Commemorative Air Force’s summer “Fly Legends of Victory Tour.” Here she is at the Metro Airport in Broomfield. Rides can be booked through June 10 at https://www.azcaf.org/location/broomfield-co-tour-stop/. The B-25 was developed by North American Aviation and used mainly[Read More…]
Visual impairment in stroke survivors
RBC | Approximately 65 percent of stroke survivors have visual problems. The impairments typically result in central or peripheral vision, abnormal eye movement and/or visual perceptual problems. Symptoms may include blurred or altered vision, double or jumbled vision, loss of visual field, reading difficulty, inability to recognize familiar objects or people[Read More…]
Enter the Fourth of July parade
MEEKER | Anyone can enter the parade, whether you are an individual, an organization, a business or just have a message. Stop by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or visit meekerchamber.com to get an entry form and return it to the Chamber by June 28.
Obituary: Eleanor Kathleen (Kathy) Myers
Eleanor Kathleen (Kathy) Myers Nov. 10, 1932 ~ May 19, 2018 It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the death of our mother, Eleanor Kathleen (Kathy) Myers, 85. She passed May 19, 2018, surrounded by her family at Pioneers Medical Center. Eleanor Kathleen Kossar was born to[Read More…]
OPED: Orwellian surveillance would violate rights
By LOGAN HILL Rio Blanco County Republican Chair RBC | We all know the basics of George Orwell’s classic novel, “1984.” In the story, the government watches everybody in their daily lives, looking for “violations.” Neighbors are encouraged to turn in neighbors and privacy is a non-existent dream. During the Cold[Read More…]
Sonic explorations June 21-23 at the TANK
RANGELY | The TANK Center for Sonic Arts kicks off three days of solstice celebrations June 21, with activities offered to musicians, sound explorers, families and the curious. A 60-foot tall water tank originally built for the railroad era and later transformed into a one-of-a-kind sonic sound space, The TANK opened[Read More…]
More mosquitoes? To be determined.
MEEKER | It could be a buggier summer than usual. Or not. Local pilot Lanny Coulter has reportedly told Mayor Regas Halandras he won’t spray for the town this year following public debate about aerial spraying. If the aerial spraying doesn’t take place—as it has for more than 45 years—will Meeker[Read More…]
