RANGELY | For the last 42 years—since Bill Hume has owned Rangely’s grocery and feed store—Nichols Store has been open on Thanksgiving. But this year, the store will be closed on Thursday. And Friday and Saturday. For one of Rangely’s hardest-working citizens, that’s quite a change of pace. Hume was[Read More…]
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Community Calendar: November 24, 2016
– Thanksgiving modified hours at the Meeker Recreation Center. The center is closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. – A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m on Dec. 6 at the Meeker Public Library at 490 Main[Read More…]
Christmasfest plans underway
RANGELY | The Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park District is making preparations for the annual Christmasfest celebration, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 this year. The theme for this year’s Christmasfest is Elf on the Shelf. They are seeking help with the planning committee, volunteers and donations. Please contact Kirstin Cushman,[Read More…]
Tire crop …
Festival of Lights set for Nov. 30
MEEKER | Start planning now to enter your float in Meeker’s annual Parade of Lights on Wed., Nov. 30 in downtown Meeker. The Festival of Lights will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the courthouse tree lighting ceremony, decorated wreath display and the parade. Showcase your business, organization or lighting display.[Read More…]
RBC DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – L.C. Horal, representing the Underwood typewriter, was at the Meeker Hotel, Tuesday. – Don’t forget the county fair proposition. It’s a good move. Keep it moving. – Resignation is the only possible philosophy of life after all. – The ice harvest will[Read More…]
Meet CNCC’s new president in Meeker
MEEKER | Save the date for an open house on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5-6 p.m. at the Meeker VFW building (290 4th St.) to welcome new CNCC President Ronald Granger to Meeker and Eastern Rio Blanco County. Anyone arriving early for the open house can meet up with Ron[Read More…]
Resale shop in Meeker providing valuable service to community; needs volunteers
MEEKER | If you’re looking for something—shoes for a rapidly growing child, the right color blouse to go with a new outfit or just some different home décor to refresh a room—but you’re on a budget check out Meeker’s latest resale shop: Deja Vu. “I got tired of driving around[Read More…]
Birthday dancers…
Panther 7th graders split games
RANGELY | On Thursday, Nov. 10, Rangely’s junior high basketball hosted Meeker. The seventh grade B team came out looking for their first win, and they earned it. They played well ending the game with a score of 12-10, with multiple scorers. Drake Miller led the scoring with six points[Read More…]
MHS softball players receive all-state, league awards after team goes to state
MEEKER | Four members of the Meeker High School softball team received Western Slope League awards, and two earned 3A all-state team awards for their play this year. Colorado 3A All-State Awardees: Megan Shelton – Honorable Mention Sierra Williams – Honorable Mention 3A Western Slope League Awardees: Megan Shelton –[Read More…]
From top down to bottom up?
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC I Thank you for the honor to serve on the state board of education for the third congressional district. I appreciate each and every one of the 194,116 of you who gave me your vote and support. Thank you all. We’ve[Read More…]
