RANGELY I Rangely Junior High School debuted its new cheerleaders Jan. 29. According to activities director Mark Skelton, it has been more than 15 years since they’ve had cheerleaders for the junior high.
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Lifelong Sweethearts
Perhaps it’s the devotion to their family that keeps them going. MEEKER I There may not be a better example for Valentine’s Day than Meeker natives Fran and Carolyn Sullivan. The couple will have been married for 65 years in March. They were born and raised in the area and[Read More…]
New Arrival: Charlee Ary
Charlee Annabell Ary Charlee Annabell Ary was born Jan. 9, 2011, at 9:48 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Her proud parents are Bob Ary from Meeker and Alex Fisher. They are both employed at Pioneers Medical Center.
High price for poachers
MEEKER I Three Missouri men have paid a high price for deciding to kill bull elk in the Colorado high country last fall without having valid bull elk licenses. In addition to paying hefty fines, the men now face the loss of hunting privileges in Colorado and 34 other states.
The annual pageant will go on
MEEKER I The Meeker Pageant will continue for another year. After a public plea, the pageant has a new volunteer director, and this director comes with a respected drama resume.
Meeker Arts Council meets Feb. 23
MEEKER | The MACC will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Please plan to join the group for this important meeting to set the course for future performing and fine arts programs for the youth and adults of the Meeker community.
Meeker Tea Party meeting Feb. 17
MEEKER | The Meeker Tea Party will be meeting at Kilowatt Korner Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Former congressional candidate Bob O’Connell will speak and Jeff Madison is tentatively scheduled to answer questions regarding the Rio Blanco County master plan.
Rangely wrestlers ready for regional tournament
RANGELY I A dual meet between the Panther wrestling team and 3A Grand Valley was cancelled last week but according to head coach Derek Stolworthy, the team has spent the time training in preparation of the state-qualifying regional tournament this weekend at Palisade High School.
Judge calls for mistrial
RBC I After six weeks, including jury selection, testimony and five days of jury deliberation, Judge Gail Nichols declared a mistrial in the Jerry Snider Jr. murder trial. A new trial has been set to begin May 4.
Classifieds: February 10, 2011 edition
ANNOUCEMENT ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us 44444 The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Cold weather closes new school, recreation center
MEEKER I Sub-zero temperatures created several problems at the Meeker Recreation Center and the new elementary school, closing both facilities for at least two days. “Tuesday when it got real cold our heating system went off line that night and when we came in Wednesday morning, it was 32 degrees[Read More…]
Meeker Chamber member of the week
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Week is Enterprise Production Partners, LP. To read their story, you can go to www.meekerchamber.com.


