Dear Editor: This is in response to a letter written by a Dr. Jeff Prystupa in the last edition of the Herald Times. He does not believe in immunizations at all and calls it “injecting the disease into children.” He also claims that private citizens are “forced to submit to[Read More…]
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Letter: Response to Prystupa
Dear Editor: As he has requested, I would be glad to accept an invitation from Dr. Prystupa for a presentation to the County Health Board. Such a presentation would provide the commissioners with the best available scientific evidence and an opportunity to review the county’s response to the pandemic. As[Read More…]
2021 Crab Crack helps raise funds for Cox family
RANGELY | The 2021 Crab Crack in Rangely had a new mission this year, to help community members challenged with an unexpected diagnosis. On May 14, 2021, the event’s volunteer bartenders Jeff Rector, Jeff LeBleu (pictured), Leanna Cox, Amy Buffington, and Scott and Melissa Dembowski donated their tips from the night.[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: May 20, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago The river went down rapidly during the past 10 days. School closed yesterday with very credible entertainment at courthouse hall. Ezra Flemming made it to town with about 400 head of cattle he purchased from the San Luis valley. The Meeker Herald100 years ago The[Read More…]
Obituary: John Anthony Daugherty
Jan. 14, 1940 ~ March 18, 2021 John was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to Leo P. and Rachel (Clardy) Daugherty. He was raised in Gypsum, Colorado, graduating from Eagle County High School in 1958. He married Carol Ann Harris (of Minturn, Colorado) on Nov. 22, 1958. They moved to[Read More…]
HOPEWEST …
HopeWest celebrated its volunteers with ice cream sundaes on the courthouse lawn. Hope the mini-horse, HopeWest’s new mascot, made an appearance for the first time also. | SOPHIA GOEDERT PHOTO
Cowboys beat MoCo Bulldogs 11-9
MEEKER | After a busy week last week, the Cowboys wrapped it up Thursday hosting the Moffat County Bulldogs in a double header featuring varsity followed by JV. This game, not featured in MaxPreps, is considered a foundation game by CHSAA, giving the boys an opportunity to play without going[Read More…]
Meeker girls play back-to-back tourneys
MEEKER | Meeker girls golf played River Valley Ranch on Monday. It rained for half of the day making conditions less than ideal. This was a par 72 course, and the home course for head coach Amanda Back. “The girls did awesome,” commented Back. Jayda May shot a 115 which[Read More…]
Rally Colorado adds new spectating areas for 2021
Event celebrating fifth year in RBC, aims to become nat’l event in 2022 RANGELY | Rally Colorado Organizers are enthusiastic for the 2021 event, taking place June 5-6 as they welcome back teams and spectators both Saturday and Sunday. Rally Colorado will challenge rally cars and teams over 135 competition[Read More…]
Rangely Trustees regular meeting: May 18, 2021
RANGELY | Town of Rangely Trustees Alisa Granger, Trey Robie, Andy Shaffer, Luke Geer, Keely Ellis, Richard Garner, and Tim Weber met May 11. Commissioner Ty Gates (attending by phone) reported on the recently passed constitutional sanctuary resolution and a private landowner’s resolution that would allow private property owners to[Read More…]
BACKCOUNTRY OUTPOST …
Joshua Harrison, owner of Backcountry Outpost in Meeker (formerly Wyatt’s Sporting Goods) is happy to build on the solid business foundation established 27 years ago by Stan Wyatt. Harrison, originally from Texas but relocating from Arvada with his wife and daughter, bought the business in April 2021. Suggestions are welcome.[Read More…]
Panther girls finish third as a team
RANGELY | Despite only having had two track meets so far this season, there are several student-athletes competing for the Rangely High School track and field team who are running, jumping and throwing full steam ahead into the shortened spring season. Again, the small team of 11 girls managed to[Read More…]