MEEKER | “We saw a lot of different competition,” Meeker youth wrestling coach Carl Padilla said of the tournament this past weekend, where 37 young Cowboys competed in. The Cowboys will wrestle in Hayden this Saturday. Twenty-five of Meeker’s wrestlers placed in the top four of their respective age and[Read More…]
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Cultural Heritage summit April 25-27
RANGELY | Registration for the fourth annual Northwest Colorado Cultural Heritage Program Summit sponsored by the Colorado Tourism Office is now available online. The summit will be held April 25-27 and includes trips to Canyon Pintado, The Tank, Dinosaur National Monument, an opportunity to try rock crawling or a ride[Read More…]
Clarification on SROs
RBC | Following the recent school shootings, discussions about how to best protect students in Rio Blanco schools have occurred in a variety of public meetings. The idea of instituting a School Resource Officer (SRO) in each district is currently being vetted by key players including the school districts, sheriff’s office,[Read More…]
Obituary: Lawrence Joseph “Joe” Dice
Lawrence Joseph “Joe” Dice June 13, 1929 ~ Mar. 30, 2018 Joe Dice, 88 died on March 30, 2018, at home following a long illness. Born in Visalia, Calif., on June 13, 1929, Joe was the only son of Fredrick Travis Dice and Helen Flavell Saffeels. Joe graduated from high[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Republicans attend state assembly
By JEN HILL [email protected] RBC | Twelve Republican delegates from Rio Blanco County gathered in Denver and Boulder for the Republican State Assembly last weekend. The highly anticipated gubernatorial vote had seven candidates with only two—Walker Stapleton and Greg Lopez—receiving at least 30 percent of the assembly vote, the required[Read More…]
Democrats hope to create ‘blue wave’ (OPED)
By NICHOLAS SWAILS Special to the Herald Times RBC | The Democrats of Rio Blanco County are creating a “blue wave” in 2018, a common theme discussed at the Democratic assemblies for Colorado’s Third Congressional District and state this past weekend. Democrats met in Broomfield to select candidates for their[Read More…]
Student safety subject of Rangely school board meeting
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely School board heard from a parent concerned about student assaults. Before the public input board president Kurt Douglas reminded the audience that it was not a time for discussion. Aaron Peacock, parent of four, voiced concerns about student safety. He said that the schools have[Read More…]
After the Birth Ball raises $4,517 for FFA
By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker hosted its annual After the Birth Ball on April 14. The ball is put on every year by the FFA program as a fundraiser with help from the Friends of FFA. All the money raised during the event goes straight[Read More…]
Letter: Dorsett says thanks
Dear Editor: I would like to express thanks to the people who cast their votes for me in the recent election and congratulations to the elected members of the town council. The election raised a number of important issues, and I trust the council will consider them carefully. Bob Dorsett,[Read More…]
Rangely Pick-Up Days April 24-26
RANGELY | For seniors 65 years of age or disabled individuals, The Town of Rangely public works department will pick up debris and rubbish by appointment only. Qualified persons must make an appointment by April 24. Please sign your Rio Blanco County landfill coupon and give it to the public[Read More…]
Obituary: Gary Dunham
Gary Dunham March 26, 1943 ~ April 14, 2018 Gary Hermie Dunham passed away on April 14, 2018, after his well fought and courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born in Meeker on March 26, 1943, to Hermie H. and Elizabeth Parkes Dunham. Growing up on the Dunham family ranch[Read More…]
Spartan Showdown Rodeo in the books
RANGELY | Reflecting on the April 6-7 rodeo events in Rangely, Colo., Northwestern Community College’s rodeo head coach, Jed Moore, declared, “What an awesome weekend of rodeo action! Your CNCC Spartan cowgirls and cowboys didn’t let a little rain slow them down at the fifth annual Spartan Showdown right here in[Read More…]
