MEEKER I Former Meeker resident and published novelist Diane Les Becquets returns to Meeker for a book reading, presentation and signing of her new novel, “Breaking Wild,” on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Meeker Public Library. A question and answer session will also be an integral part of the[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor: Please recognize mental illness
Dear Editor: On Aug. 26, 2014, our son, Logan Piper, was involved in an altercation with law enforcement in the parking lot of Pioneers Medical Center (PMC). Since rumors are sometimes inaccurate or incomplete, we would like to bring awareness and a better understanding of mental health to the community[Read More…]
Smoldering…
A contractor working on the Rangely campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College recently ran into a light pole, wiping it out and exposing hot wires. John Bottleberg thought the problem was taken care of until the administration was notified that the smoldering wires were still smoking. Bottleberg called Tony McPhail,[Read More…]
Arrow of Light…
Cub Scout Marstan Wagner, a member of Webelos Pack No. 191 in Rangely, has earned the Arrow of Light Award, the highest award possible in Cub Scouts. Wagner earned the award on Jan. 27, and is pictured here with his parents, Stan and Mara Wagner. Cub Scout leaders John and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: From the governor’s office about wolves
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Bob Amick of Meeker: Thank you for writing our office to share your thoughts on the resolution passed by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) on Jan. 13, 2016, regarding wolves in our state. Interest in wolves remains high in Colorado[Read More…]
BLM proposes emissions rules; regulations may aid gas and oil
RBC I On Jan. 22, as “Snowzilla” was about to hit Washington D.C. and much of the East Coast, Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell announced much-anticipated rules on emissions from oil and gas production on Bureau of Land Management-administered leases.
Cribbage champ…
After a one year hiatus, the ERBM Recreation and Parks District sponsored the Benefit Cribbage tournament and 15 players gathered at Mountain Valley Bank to play, with proceeds benefiting HopeWest. ERBM representatives Katie Day and Maddie Arnold (right) present 2016 champion Jeri Gilchrist with a cribbage board made by MHS[Read More…]
Reservoir a part of Better City’s plans
RBC I Last week, the Herald Times reviewed the aspects of the Better City consulting “Phase IV— Recommended Action Plan” affecting Rangely and Meeker. The plan has one additional element aimed at the county as a whole—the Wolf Creek Reservoir project.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for support, compassion
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the following persons and businesses for their compassion and support during our mom’s final days. Thanks to: Rhonda and Kim with Rangely Home Health; Drs. Abbie and Aguirre at Rangely District Hospital; Pastor Jasper Wiston; Amorrette Hawkins; Jerry Blankenship; Jake at Ashley Valley[Read More…]
Residents can report oil, gas health issues
RBC I Colorado has been something of a pioneer in terms of tracking health risks related to oil and gas production. In 2010, it was the “first in the nation to perform a detailed study” known as a “health impact assessment” on proposed natural gas development.
Fast food…
With snow covering some of the deer forage in the wild, this small group of deer thoroughly enjoys the low-hanging access to bird food at this bird feeder, just outside a door on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus in Rangely.
Panther boys’ basketball team wins two of three cage tests
RANGELY I The Rangely High School boys’ basketball team had an exciting week last week, winning two of three of their games, building momentum going into another big weekend.
