Funeral services for Spencer Wagner of Rangely will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Rangely LDS Chapel. Viewings for family and friends will be at the Blackburn & Sons Vernal Mortuary Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday at the Chapel in Rangley from 9:45-10:45[Read More…]
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Letter: Moyer’s position remains consistent
Dear Editor: As many of you are now aware, an unaffiliated candidate will be opposing me on the November general election ballot. Therefore, it may be necessary to reassure the voters of Rio Blanco County that my following positions have and will remain consistent throughout this campaign and term in[Read More…]
IT AIN’T OVER YET …
A fire north of Meeker along Highway 13 Saturday closed the road in both directions, cause unknown. Please continue to use extreme caution as fire danger remains high. COURTESY PHOTO
Chevron grant buys tech for Rangely schools
RANGELY | Earlier this year the Rangely School District received a $75,000 grant from Chevron to be used for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) within the district. After staff discussion the district decided to use the funds to purchase Chromebook laptops for every student grades 3-12. The district made[Read More…]
Selle answers FAQs on Ballot Issue 4A
MEEKER | By now, many in our community are familiar with Ballot Issue 4A, which has been placed on the ballot by the Meeker School District to raise funds for renovation and new construction for Meeker High School and the Meeker School District bus garage. During the past weeks, several[Read More…]
Letter: Vaughn for Clerk and Recorder
Dear Editor: I would like to endorse Ms. Emma Vaughn for the elected position of Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Emma and her family for more than 25 years. Emma was born and raised in the heart of Rio Blanco County. She was blessed to be[Read More…]
Guest Column: Everyone deserves a second chance
RBC | I finally achieved a life-long goal of reading “Les Miserables” (actually I listened to most of it on an audio book). Not long afterwards I listened to a fantastic sermon about grace and forgiveness. I concluded my week watching supreme court confirmation hearings. Each of these events caused[Read More…]
PIE MASTER …
Blake Smith, 4, won Best Overall Pie with his favorite triple berry pie at the Meeker Fall Festival. His mother, Silvia Smith, received the Best Professional Pie award with her pecan pie, and Prettiest Pie with her sweet potato pie. Smith’s winnings were were donated to the Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Obituary: Alice Estelle Atwood
Alice Estelle Atwood Oct. 23, 1949 ~ Sept. 17, 2018 Born Oct. 23, 1949, returned to her Heavenly Father and was reunited with her mother and father, Jean and Elmer McCrary, on Sept. 17, 2018. She went peacefully, surrounded by her family. Alice was a member of the New Creation[Read More…]
Rangely Royalty …
Rangely High School Homecoming royalty for 2018 were Kassidee Brown, Stetson Cudo, Skylar Thacker, Andreas Donahoe, Paityn Myers and CJ Lucero. For more photos visit rioblancoheraldtimes.smugmug.com Matt Scoggins photo
Meeker BOE explains resolution supporting Amendment 73
MEEKER | The November ballot includes two provisions relating to education. In last week’s article, we explained our resolution supporting Ballot Issue 4A. That Issue would provide funds for a new Meeker High School and bus garage. In this article we explain the provisions in the second ballot question, Amendment[Read More…]
Letter: Mantle disagrees with river workshop statement
Dear Editor: The Meeker Herald, Sept. 27 edition reported on river management workshop highlights ways and means for improving river health.” The information contained in said article was informative, until it came to “Grazing and Riparian Area Management” by Paul Meiman with Colorado State University Extension. Meiman made the statement[Read More…]
