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Rangely Rec pool closed for swim team
RANGELY I The Rangely Recreation Center swimming pool will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., for swim team practice during the month of May. The recreation center will remain open for other use during these times.
It’s a parkoff! Watt, town at odds over sign on truck
MEEKER I Harry Watt is nothing if not stubborn. Last week, Watt staged his own personal protest of government control by parking his old International truck smack dab in front of Town Hall.
The County Cubicle: The lazy, crazy days of summer
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.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
BLM advisory meeting May 13 in Rangely
RANGELY I The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council will meet in Rangely May 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Weiss Conference Room on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus.
Rock Crawlers women’s event Saturday
RANGELY I The second annual Rangely Rock Crawlers women’s event will be Saturday, May 8 at 9 a.m. at the Rangely Rock Park. Turn south on River Road and follow the signs. For more information, call Tami Williams at 675-8975.
Letter: Football stands will be painted for project
My name is Collin Cochran. I am currently a Life rank Scout trying to become an Eagle Scout. To become an Eagle Scout I must lead people in a community service project. My project is to paint the Meeker High School football stands.
Memorial Service: Herb Blagg
A memorial service for Herb Blagg, who died April 22, will be held Friday at the Meeker Christian Church at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Twin Peaks Bible Camp would be appreciated in his name. Blagg, 81, was a longtime pharmacist in Meeker.
Raising Evan
Rangely parents have decided to focus on son, not his disability Clete and Kim Long thought maybe their son had a hearing problem, or a speech impediment. They would have never guessed he was autistic.
Classifieds: May 6, 2010 edition
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]
Local, state candidates address Meeker Tea Party
Around 90 concerned citizens attended last Thursday’s Meeker Tea Party meeting with Sam Thiessen presiding. Pat Hughes, candidate for Rio Blanco County commissioner, and Bob McConnell, candidate for Congress, in the 3rd Congressional District, spoke and answered questions.
Voters OK hospital by narrow margin
Work on new Rangely hospital should start this summer RANGELY I The margin of victory in Tuesday’s bond election may not have been what hospital officials had hoped for, but they couldn’t be happier with the final outcome.


