RANGELY I Longtime readers of the Herald Times may remember reporting and photos by Blake Smith from Rangely. Writing for the HT was Smith’s first job, thanks to assistance from the School-to-Work Alliance Program (SWAP). Born with spina bifida, a genetic condition in which an area of the spinal column[Read More…]
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TRUSTY TOMAHAWK …
Rangely resident and The History Channel’s Forged in Fire season 7 episode 31, Titanium Smackdown Champion Jarrod Fiscus’s hand forged traditional pipe tomahawk is once again garnering national attention. The stunning curly maple haft, 1080 carbon steel head with smokable pipe was featured in Blade magazine back in March 2021.[Read More…]
Tolley oversees last meeting as RSD president, board discusses possible bond
RANGELY I Rangely RE-4 School Board President Sam Tolley presided over his final meeting on Oct. 19, 2021. While making jokes, he thanked the board and the admin team for all of their hard work and time together and thanked the community for allowing him to serve. Vice President Jason[Read More…]
Meeker Craft & Gift Show Nov. 5 and 6
RBC I The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones and handmade décor for your[Read More…]
2021 Halloween Happenings
Eat, drink and be scary! We’ve compiled a list of everything (that we know of) set for this Halloween weekend. Please trick-or-treat safely and enjoy the holiday! IN MEEKER: THURSDAY, OCT. 28 MACC Thursday Art School! Thursday Oct. 28, 4–5:30 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Creative kids ages 5-14[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Oct. 21, 2021
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • The Herald is a little bit late in getting out this issue, caused by the 10 ticket ballot, which in turn necessitated issuing a double number. The official ballot this year is twice as large as ever before. • W.H. Jones killed a[Read More…]
CPW announces Habitat Program Request for Proposals
Special to the Herald Times RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) 2021 Request for Proposals (RFP). The CWHP is a statewide program that supports CPW’s mission by offering funding opportunities to private or public landowners who wish to protect[Read More…]
Increase to SNAP benefits first in more than 45 years
Special to the Herald Times RBC I Coloradans participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see their monthly benefits increase beginning Oct. 1. SNAP serves more than 250,000 households and 499,000 individuals in Colorado each month, providing food assistance benefits to safeguard the well-being of low-income, financially eligible[Read More…]
Online renewals for seniors open for good
Special to the Herald Times RBC I With the implementation of the Driver’s License Electronic Renewal By Seniors Act (HB21-1139), Colorado seniors now have the permanent ability to renew their driver license or identification card online. Coloradans ages 66 and older can renew their driver license or ID online at[Read More…]
Flu season is here–get your annual vaccine
RBC I Flu season is here and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) urges everyone ages six months and older to get their flu vaccine, ideally before the end of October. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and the community. “We continue[Read More…]
Death Notice: Ernest (Ernie) E. Garcia
Ernest (Ernie) E. Garcia May 13, 1923 ~ Oct. 14, 2021 OBITUARY POLICY: Services will be Nov. 24, 2021.
Obituary: Doris Fern Walters
Doris Fern Walters April 2, 1929 ~ Oct. 1, 2021 Doris Fern Walters, 92, of Meeker, Colorado (formerly of Philip, South Dakota), died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Doris was one of seven children born to Rose Ann and Peter Bodkin. She was born in Bayard, Nebraska, on April 2, 1929.[Read More…]