RANGELY | Rangely has some incredibly talented young people and 11-year-old sixth-grader Drew Zadra is no exception. Zadra is shaking up competitive motocross regionally and has big goals for himself. He is the son of Mike and Heather Zadra and the grandson of Bill and Phyllis Zadra and Karen and[Read More…]
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Birth: Lexi Josephine Purkey
Big sister Madee Purkey would like to announce the birth of her little sister Lexi Josephine Purkey. Born Dec. 23, 2019, to proud parents Jason and Brenda Purkey. Grandparents are Jay and Barbara Purkey of Meeker and Brent and Carol Rowles of Meeker. Courtesy Photo
County Beat: NEPA changes bode well for RBC
RBC | Commissioners Jeff Rector and Gary Moyer heard a report from LaDonna Eubanks, building department, in a work session prior to the regular commissioners’ meeting in Rangely Tuesday, Jan. 21. Eubanks said the state plumbing board is going the same direction the electrical board has gone, requiring a license[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: What matters most
“Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions.” ~ Henri Nouwen Driving through Rangely Tuesday on my way to the[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Public Works
Dear Editor: The Town of Rangely’s Mayor, Andy Shaffer, provided pizza and hot coffee to the Public Works crew as they worked late into the night on a main water line break. The Public Works crew would like to shout out a big thank you to Andy for his generosity.[Read More…]
Harrison receives Bachelor of Science degree at UNC
MEEKER | Pamela Harrison of Meeker received her Bachelor of Science in recreation, tourism and hospitality from the University of Northern Colorado during fall 2019 commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14. Special to the Herald Times
Election season upon us
RBC | We’re going to be getting a lot of ballots in the mail this year, beginning in February with Colorado’s presidential primary election on March 3. Where primary elections used to be limited to registered members of a political party, changes to Colorado’s law have opened primary voting to[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker memories
Dear Editor: In the early 1950s I visited Meeker with my parents who were searching to buy a family ranch. We looked at properties on the beautiful White River including Sleepy Cat and Wyman Ranch. We stayed at the historic Meeker Hotel, where I was impressed with beautiful big game[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys 4-0 in league play
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys are now 4-0 in their league and 9-2 overall, with a decisive 69-11 win Friday at home against Caprock, and another win on Saturday, the girls are ranked 15th in the state. Kristen Brown and Sarah Kracht led the team in scoring Friday, and head[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for Christmas donations
Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Meeker residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Meeker and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.9 million[Read More…]
Cowboys split games
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboy basketball team went 1-1 this past weekend. On Friday they hosted the Caprock Eagles, coming out strong in the first quarter they were up by 10 points, 22-12. Continuing to hit the baskets the entire game, the final score was 57-44. Elijah Deming led the[Read More…]
Panther cagers to host West Grand Friday
RANGELY | It was a rough week for the Rangely cagers as the boys dropped games to Plateau Valley, Vail Christian and Olathe. Saturday at Plateau Valley, Austyn Vig led the Cowboys with 21 points, earning a 53-30 league win. Gabe Polley and Sydney Cole led the Panthers in scoring with[Read More…]
