The Lady Cowboy volleyball team will open the varsity season in Glenwood Springs this weekend. “We play up in Glenwood, there are mostly 3-4 and 5A schools,” coach Christy Atwood said of the upcoming competition for her 2A varsity team. “We’ll use it as a measuring stick to see where[Read More…]
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For the working men and women
Everyone is welcome to attend Septemberfest — Rangely’s annual Labor Day celebration. But Tim Webber, director of the Rangely Recreation and Parks District, which is the main sponsor of this weekend’s events, has some people he would like to personally invite.
COLORADO STATE FAIR RESULTS
Rio Blanco County results from the exhibit judging at the Colorado State Fair: Horseless Horse Intermediate Jamie Moyer — 6th place Leather craft — Unit 10 Jr. Sewing Leather Casey Turner — Reserve Champion Leather craft — Unit 10 Int. Sewing Leather Kylloe Goedert — Grand Champion Photography — Level[Read More…]
Panthers host Utah team Friday
Numbers are important in sports. Especially the ones on the scoreboard. But it’s not the only measure of a team, or of an athlete. That’s why Rangely football coach Tim Galloway likes his guys. Even though he may not have a lot of them.
Woof Fest will be part of Septemberfest
In conjunction with Septemberfest, a new event, Woof Fest, will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Elks Park. The event will feature numerous contests, including an essay contest and a photo contest, as well as a silent auction for a handmade quilt.
Laying the cornerstone
Meeker drug bust nabs six suspects
Six men arrested last week as part of a coordinated drug bust made their first appearance in district court Friday.
Sheepdog trials begin Wednesday
While the 24th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials is less than a week away, the event will be the first for Mary Cunningham. At least her first as the new director.
Classifieds: September 2, 2010
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 e-mail to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
Hantavirus cases have happy endings decade apart
Hantavirus may not be a very common disease. But it can be deadly. Joe Merriam almost found that out the hard way. Merriam’s daughter, Annie, contracted the disease in 1999, during the summer before her senior year at Meeker High School. She nearly died.
The County Cubicle: Fleet management … mowers to loaders
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.”
Conrado family meets in Estes Park
MEEKER I Forty-one family members of the late Charles D. and Esme M. Conrado gathered at the YMCA Camp in Estes Park to pay tribute to and share memories of two wonderful, loving parents. The five siblings gathered with their spouses and offspring Aug. 12-15. This was a reunion 18[Read More…]
