MEEKER I Certifying the 2015 county property tax mill levy to fund the school district for the next year was the primary task of the Meeker Board of Education (BOE) on Dec 8. The district operates on a general fund mill levy of 6.542, resulting in $5,057,335 of local property[Read More…]
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Rangely Panthers wrap up play in Cowboy Shootout with victory
RANGELY I “The effort was there the whole tournament, and I was pleased with how we came along night to night,” Rangely boys’ new head basketball coach Kyle Boydstun said of his team’s first performances in the annual White River Electric Association’s Cowboy Shootout, where the Panthers won the final[Read More…]
Rangely child care in danger of closing its doors over funds
RANGELY I In a small town, licensed daycare options for working parents can often be limited. Unfortunately for Rangely, if the financial situation at the non-profit Giant Step Preschool and Child Care Center doesn’t change, those resources could become even more challenging for parents.
Pull out the snow shovels…
The streets are slushy and the Market Street sidewalks are unshoveled as seen during the snowstorm last week in Meeker. Meeker Town Hall is reminding all Meeker residents it is their duty to keep residential and business sidewalks clear of snow or to possibly face a fine up to $1,000—even[Read More…]
Obituary: May Mobley
May Mobley (Florence Maude Caldwell) was born July 2, 1920, on the Keystone Ranch to Ernest Truman Caldwell and Florence Matilda Bailey.
Meeker boys open cage season with sweep of Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I The Meeker High School boys’ basketball team began its season play by winning the White River Electric Association Cowboy Shootout at home on Saturday. The Cowboys began their successful weekend on Thursday against the Moffat County junior varsity (Moffat County is a 4A school). Moffat County had no[Read More…]
From My Window: Christmas lights create holiday mood; prep basketball a joy
I must admit to being a bit of a Scrooge. It has been more than just a couple of decades since I became excited about Christmas. As an adult on my own until I got married at the age of 29, there wasn’t much to look forward to.
Community Calendar: Dec. 17-23, 2015
• Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be in Meeker on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Fairgrounds.
Meeker and Rangely gather 400 boxes for Operation Christmas Child
RANGELY I Over the last six years, a group of churches in Rangely along with a few caring individuals have worked to provide needed hygiene and school supplies and a toy or two to children in impoverished nations around the world by participation in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Stephanie[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 17, 2015
Ads for 12/17/15 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80[Read More…]
It was a successful season for all Meeker district hunters
RBC I From all standpoints, the 2015 hunting season was a good one for those in pursuit of wild game in the Meeker district. Meeker Area Wildlife Manager Bill deVergie said Tuesday that conditions were darned near perfect for hunters these past four seasons regardless of whether it was elk,[Read More…]
National Park Ranger Academy names grads
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College’s National Park Ranger Academy held its fall graduation ceremony on Nov. 13.
