RBC I The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has agreed to delay the proposed roundup of more than 800 wild horses in Wyoming to allow the court time to rule on a motion for a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction filed late Friday by several environmental groups.
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Rangely trail project advances while new veterans’ memorial park nears completion
RANGELY I A non-motorized trails project in the works for more than two years approached completion this week while Town of Rangely subcontractors began work on a veterans’ memorial park in the existing Hefley Park last week. The first link of a 16-mile, five-loop trail system outlined in a 2011[Read More…]
Rangely school supply lists
PRESCHOOL 2 pkgs. colored construction paper, 3-4 pkgs. of purple glue sticks , 2 pkgs. of magic markers-washable, 1pkg. of assorted pipe cleaners, 2 boxes of 5-6 oz. wax coated cups, 2pkgs. of watercolors (Prang or Crayola), 1 pkg. of art supplies (confetti, pompoms, etc.), 1 box quart or gallon[Read More…]
On to the tournament…
Local baseball coach Brian Merrifield, who plays coed softball on the Ripped Shorts team, is pictured making contact for an RBI against defending champions Ace Trucking in one of the final games of the regular season. The double elimination tournament started Wednesday and the bracket was not set at press[Read More…]
MSD sells old BLM building, names MHS track for Bob King
MEEKER I The Meeker School Board had a busy agenda on Aug. 5, taking action on items including the sale of the old Bureau of Land Management building on east Market Street and the naming of the running track at Starbuck Stadium for a long-time school official.
Box social on Aug. 30 at Buford School to benefit Coal Creek School
BUFORD I The White River Community Association (WRCA), which has preserved and now maintains the rural Buford School upriver, is putting on its dancing shoes and graciously inviting the community to be a part of recreating history and supporting another rural school.
Gardner listens to concerns of local officials
RBC I The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts joined the Rio Blanco County commissioners and several members of the public for a meeting with U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner on Friday to address shared concerns about a number of natural resource issues.
Meeker and Rangely schools back in session during the next week
RBC I The summer fun and frolic ends next week for students in Rangely and Meeker as the 2014-15 school year begins.
Letter to the Editor: Dorsett says goodbye
Dear Editor: The Meeker School Board refused my proposals for contract revisions that would have protected me, and, hopefully, also my colleagues, from the hostile workplace environment imposed by the high school principal. I will not be working at Meeker High School this fall.
From My Window… Schools begin — use caution; Meeker School District faces tough year
Schools in Rangely and Meeker will be open for classes next week and drivers are cautioned to be more aware with young children walking the streets to and from school and with more bicycles on the roadways than normal.
Dorsett will not be returning to teach at MHS this year
EDITOR’S NOTE: The story below was written after the Aug. 5 meeting of the Meeker School Board but before the open executive session on Monday this week. At the Monday meeting, the board and Dorsett were unable to agree on terms.
130 years old…
Today’s issue marks the start of 130th year of the Herald Times. The Herald Times is the oldest continuous business in Rio Blanco County and one of the oldest newspapers in Colorado. The Meeker Herald and the Rangely Times were combined into one operation in 2000 and current owner/publisher Mitch[Read More…]
