RANGELY | For decades, residents have been making sounds, some of them musical, in Rangely’s reverberant sound space known as The TANK. Local musicians recently took advantage of a new opportunity at The TANK Center for Sonic Arts: create a Christmas album. The project, conceptualized and funded in October by[Read More…]
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Guest Editorial: Remember those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, and in the days that followed
By Wes Eubanks Meeker VFW Post 5843 Special to the Herald Times RBC | Every year since that fateful day Americans have honored the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. We remember also the survivors who would bear terrible scars both physical and mental. We[Read More…]
Trina Smith inducted into honor society
MEEKER | Trina Smith of Meeker, Colo., was recently initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Smith was initiated at Angelo State University. Smith is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to[Read More…]
When emergencies arise, advance planning is essential for success
RBC | “In the event of an emergency…” We’ve all heard those words, but who comes up with the plan and procedure that follows? Who determines the best way to respond to trouble? That’s the task of Rio Blanco County Emergency Manager Ty Gates: planning ahead so the county is[Read More…]
Holiday musical performances scheduled in Meeker
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School bands and the Meeker High School band and choir will join to present the annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Music director and conductor Jeff Hemingson stated that the Barone Middle School sixth grade[Read More…]
Five Panthers representing Rangely High School wrestling
RANGELY | Only five wrestlers will represent Rangely High School this season but fourth-year head coach Travis Witherell is excited for the challenge of a small team, which will open the season Saturday in Oak Creek. “We only have five guys this year but I have five guys who work[Read More…]
Cowboys lose title game to Strasburg 14-34
MEEKER | For a seventh time in the history of Meeker High School’s football program, the team played for a state championship win last weekend. But the school’s first state team title continues to elude the Cowboys as they lost to the Strasburg Indians 14-34 in front of a large[Read More…]
BLM Christmas tree permits on sale
MEEKER | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market Street, Monday through Friday between 7:45[Read More…]
Bob Amick, Sandy Bradfield come from long-term pioneer clan
MEEKER I In 1879, the White River Utes rebelled against tyrannical Indian agent Nathan Meeker in the last major Native American uprising at the Ute Agency in Powell Park, and the concurrent Battle of Milk Creek with U.S. Army troops.
Meeker Lions Club fills valuable role as town’s only service club
MEEKER I If you look around at almost any social event during the year in Meeker, chances are good the Meeker Lions Club is there, helping out, bartending at this weekend’s After Birth Ball or sponsoring last weekend’s annual Easter egg hunt or putting on a barbecue at the Rio[Read More…]
Having ice a tough task in old days before refrigeration
MEEKER I Early employees of the 101 Ranch, now the Rio Blanco Ranch, may remember the “ice house” and going out to cut blocks of ice to be used for refrigeration throughout the year—or as long as it would last.
Metal artists bring library sign to life
RANGELY I It was only a matter of time before metal artist Kyle Stewart’s creations became a family affair. The 24-year-old, who works for family business Stewart Welding and whose metal sculptures can be seen in public spaces and private residences around Rangely, has taken on a full-fledged partner in[Read More…]