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Candidates speak at forum

MEEKER I The Meeker Education Association and the Meeker School District’s accountability committee presented a forum for the five candidates on the Nov. 1 ballot for three available seats on the school board.

Panthers lose to Tigers 6-34

RANGELY I The Rangely High School football team lost 6-34 to the Tigers from Hayden last Friday on their home field and will play in Meeker Friday in the Rio Blanco County championship in Starbuck Stadium.

How to volunteer with passion

RBC I If volunteerism is a measure of someone’s passion, then Lisa Sellman’s passion knows no bounds. Sellman, a professional dog trainer and owner of a pet care business, volunteers with activities ranging from working at an animal shelter to taking disabled kids on nature hikes during the summer. She[Read More…]

Shooting range sight-in days

MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club range will be open during archery season. It will be closed Oct. 13-Nov. 30 except for sight-in days on Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, Nov. 3-4, Nov. 15 and the annual turkey shoot on Nov. 20. Note: If a closed sign is posted at the[Read More…]

2012 budget presented

RBC I The 2012 budget for Rio Blanco County was presented to commissioners Monday by budget/finance director Chris Singleton.

Cub Scout Pack 91 meets Oct. 13

MEEKER I Cub Scout Pack 91 invites all boys ages 6 through 10 (or first through fifth grade) and their parents to a new member welcoming meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Building at 779 Sulphur Creek Road.

CNCC to host regional flight competition

RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College and the Rangely Airport is hosting a regional competition for the National Intercollegiate Flight Association (NIFA). Last spring our team won first place in the competition, for two-year schools in the nation!

Classifieds: Oct. 13, 2011

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 meets 2nd and[Read More…]

Student academic improvement continues

RANGELY I “I was pleased to learn that 100 percent of Rangely schools made Adequate Yearly Progress this year, with the ratcheting up of federal standards, which only allowed for 46 percent of schools to succeed statewide.” said Rangely School District Superintendent Todd Cordrey.