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From My Window… Never underestimate ease of, need for college degree

It is wonderful to see and hear about all the Meeker and Rangely high school seniors filling out applications, taking their tests, checking into scholarships and grants and even student loans in preparation for life after high school.

January 24, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Economic development forum set

MEEKER I A citizens’ forum on economic development for Rio Blanco County will be held Saturday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Meeker Hotel dining room.

January 24, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CenturyLink fire knocks out data services

RANGELY I A horse barn in Bailey, Colo., that caught fire Friday burned CenturyLink fiber optic lines along the property’s easement and caused outages to more than 17,000 residents across Colorado, public relations manager Randy Krause said Monday.

January 24, 2014 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

Outstanding businesses, citizens sought

MEEKER I Now is time to recognize Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize businesses that have made a significant impact in the community for the past year.

January 24, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely man inducted into Sports Hall of Fame at Adams State

RANGELY I Last fall, Adams State University inducted one of the most successful football teams in the school’s history into its Hall of Fame. Among the players honored was longtime Colorado Northwestern Community College baseball and basketball coach Paul Conrad, a middle linebacker for the Adams State College Indians from[Read More…]

January 24, 2014 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

Meeker School District to use reserve funds on budget shortfall

MEEKER I Meeker School District unanimously passed a revised budget Tuesday night that included the projected $1.26 million shortfall being covered by the district’s reserve funds. The approved budget meets 2013-2014 obligations with no major cuts in teachers or programs, Superintendent Mark Meyer said.

January 23, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Foul play not suspected in Rangely death

RANGELY I Saturday Jan. 18, the Rangely Police Department was notified of an unattended death at the residence of Randy Miller, located at 636 School St. in Rangely.

January 23, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Death Notice: Carol Atwood

Funeral services for Carol Atwood, 66, of Meeker, Colo., the wife of Eddy Atwood, will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at Meeker Methodist Church.

January 23, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Forum on school budget shortfall tonight

MEEKER | The Meeker School District, facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 million, will host a public forum today at 6 p.m. at Meeker High School to discuss the situation in an open setting. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the forum.