What are those extra lines on Market Street in Meeker? They’re bike lanes and parking lanes. According to the Meeker Chamber, the re-striping project is the first step in a plan to improve the safety of Market Street for all. The re-striping project was accomplished through the Colorado Main Street[Read More…]
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BOOSTER CLUB …
Rangely Panther Pride Booster Club volunteers installed chain link fence art on the fence surrounding the football field and track last Friday, Sept. 27. The booster club is made up of volunteers and collects donations from individuals and businesses to support Rangely Panther Athletics. ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO
Letter: Community blessings
Dear Editor: On Sept. 29, our properties were being threatened by a fire that crossed the highway. Due to the high winds, the fire was advancing quickly. Our neighbors, friends and family dropped everything to provide help. In addition to the fire department, we had what seemed like an army of people arriving[Read More…]
Anniversary at Milk Creek site unites cultures
MEEKER | About 160 people attended the 140th anniversary of the Milk Creek Battle, including representatives of all four Ute tribes and ancestors of some of the Buffalo Soldiers. Battling intense winds, members of the Grant family—Jonas and Joy Grant Bullethead and their grandson, Jonah—clad in traditional regalia, spread some of[Read More…]
Volunteers needed to serve on RDA/RDC boards
RANGELY | This summer Rangely lost a volunteering pioneer, someone who was “at the ready” for her community. Peg Rector was a community member whose life was dedicated to making a difference, volunteering on several important boards that helped make Rangely, Rio Blanco County and Northwest Colorado what it is[Read More…]
Find rocks, win prizes!
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Find a Herald Times painted rock during the month of October. They’re hidden all over Rio Blanco County! 2. Post a photo of your find to Facebook or Instagram, hashtag it #htrocks and tag us @heraldtimes1885 Not a social media fan? Bring[Read More…]
Cowboy golfer qualifies for state
MEEKER | For the second time in as many years, Meeker has qualified one Cowboy golfer to the state tournament. The 3A Region 4 tournament in Aspen last weekend was “a tough course,” said head coach Willy Theos. “The tees were set way back and the boys were playing from[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 23-29, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
DEFENSE …
ZAPsptmkBMSfballIMG-6984 The Barone Middle School football teams dominated Grand Valley last week. Both seventh and eight grade teams won their games. A dominating defense caused a Cardinal fumble with a Cowboy recovery in the end zone for a touchdown. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO/VIDEO
Painting the town …
Last week the Rangely Panthers football team had a bye week. It couldn’t have come at a better time since the Panthers are banged up. While taking the week to get healthy the Panthers used some of their free time to do some painting for the Town of Rangely. The football[Read More…]
J Sullivan Art Vernal exhibition
MEEKER | J Sullivan Art is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of art, “Legends on a Wing” opening in Vernal, Utah, on Oct. 1 where the show will run for two months. Focusing entirely on our fine feathered friends, visitors can see view a diversity of art that captures[Read More…]
(OPED) Peer Perspective: Blocking out the sun
RBC | Have you ever considered the really amazing illusion of whether or not a dime can completely block out the sun? I can picture it onstage in Las Vegas with a world-famous magician trying to dazzle an audience with such a feat! Well, to see how this might look[Read More…]
