By Julie Noyes Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | When Western Rio Blanco Recreation District Director Tim Webber moved to Rangely in July 2005 he found fast friends in Carl and Peggy Rector. He spent his lunch hours playing cribbage with Carl and enjoying lunch made by Peggy. “It[Read More…]
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Guest Editorial: Spring spotlight from recreation district
By Sean VonRoenn Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation & Park District set a goal in 2016 to reach 35,000 visits in our 35th year of operations. With your support, the Meeker Recreation Center far surpassed the 35K goal for facility usage with 37,328 total visits,[Read More…]
RHS girls bring home two more wins
RANGELY | The lady Panthers played Hotchkiss Friday, Feb. 3, winning 70-46. “We were able to jump out on them quick forcing turnovers and shooting the ball well. We outscored them 21-3 in the first quarter and were able to sustain the lead the rest of the way. It was[Read More…]
Meeker residents urged to lock up following string of thefts
MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department is warning residents to keep their cars, businesses and homes locked and to be on the lookout for suspicious activity, particularly in the early morning hours, following a string of thefts, vandalism and a break-in. “Jan. 20 was the first one we knew about,”[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys win two of three
MEEKER | The lady Cowboy basketball team won two league games and lost one non-league game last week, making their league record 6-1. They are 10-6 overall with two weeks left in the regular season. Meeker will play the top-ranked 2A Eagles in Paonia this Friday, then host the DeBeque[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Weighing in on Better City proposals
As mentioned in a previous column, one of the hardest parts of reporting on a story is seeing all sides of an issue and not being able to choose a position. Nowhere is this more difficult than when reporting on a project that impacts the community. I understand the disgruntled[Read More…]
Panther wrestlers ready for regionals
RANGELY | The three Panther wrestlers spent the final week of the regular season healing and preparing for the state-qualifying regional tournament to be held this weekend at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, starting Friday at 1 p.m. “Unfortunately, we had a few injuries we needed to rest to[Read More…]
Cowboys begin quest to defend state wrestling title
MEEKER | “It’s go time,” Meeker High School wrestling coach J.C. Watt said Monday after his team hosted the Meeker Duals. The Cowboys won four dual matches in preparation of qualifying as many wrestlers in this weekend’s regional tournament to help them defend their 2A state wrestling title in the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: February 9, 2017
– Sweetheart Pool Parties: Itty Bitty (children 6 and under with parent/guardian) from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 10. $5 per adult; $1 per child. K-5th from 11:30-1:30 p.m. $3 per child. Teens and Tweens: 5:30-8 p.m. for sixth-12th graders. The Disney classic “Lady and the Tramp” will be showing. $3 per[Read More…]
Classifieds: February 9, 2017
Ads for 2/9/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS Looking for a little something for your sweetie? Don’t forget The Upstairs Gallery•Ceramics, jewlery & fine art. 592 Main, Meeker. Upstairs 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[Read More…]
Heinle earns honors
RANGELY | Simone Heinle of Rangely was one of 20 McMurry University scholar-athletes who have been named to the American Southwest Conference 2016 fall all-academic team honor roll. The honorees were selected from the ASC sports of men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, football and volleyball. To[Read More…]
Don’t forget to renew brand fees
RBC | Livestock brands are vital to protecting Colorado’s livestock industry and are an important part of the state’s history and culture. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Brand Inspection Division reminds brand owners that the brand assessment fee for the five-year assessment period beginning Jan.1 is due and must be[Read More…]
