RANGELY | “We need more resources.” That was the summation from every agency that deals with mental health crises represented Monday at a meeting in Rangely convened by the Herald Times and The Colorado Independent to discuss the status of mental health, policing and communication in Rio Blanco County following[Read More…]
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Join us Monday, Dec. 2 for a conversation on mental health in rural Colorado
RBC | Join us for a discussion on mental health in rural Colorado this Monday, Dec. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at CNCC’s Weiss Conference Room, 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely. December marks the year anniversary of Daniel Pierce’s death. The newcomer to Rangely was suffering from untreated paranoid schizophrenia[Read More…]
Miller family light show …
Come see the Miller family Christmas light show starting Nov. 28, at 439 School St., Rangely. There will be a different sequence each night. Courtesy Photo
Rangely’s 4-H Appreciation Night …
Rangely 4-H held its 2019 Appreciation Night at CNCC on Nov. 17. Giovanni’s Italian Grill prepared dinner. Awards and recognition were given to members, leaders, parents, and community members. The ceremony was organized by the Rangely 4-H Community Council Members and Rangely’s CSU Extension 4-H Coordinator Jayda Lewis. Roxie Fromang Photo
Nine-year-old Gage Prater recuperating from brain arteriovenous malformation
RANGELY | Gage Prater, 9, is a third grader at Rangely’s Parkview Elementary School. A happy kid who enjoys school, loves to play football, wrestle, play with his friends, and ride his dirt bike, Gage’s life was rocked by the diagnosis of a rare brain condition last month. Gage woke[Read More…]
Through the Cracks: A stranger, a police shooting, and a rural town’s silence (Part I)
By Niki Turner and Susan Greene | Special to the Herald Times Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part collaboration between The Colorado Independent and The Rio Blanco Herald Times. We will post the second part tomorrow, Nov. 8. This week’s Editor’s Column addresses the pursuit of this[Read More…]
News Brief
White River committee meeting The White River Planning Advisory Committee will be meeting at the Fairfield Center Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. This committee will assist the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts gather public input regarding the local communities’ interest in and priorities for developing an integrated[Read More…]
Rangely cross country runs in Hotchkiss
The Rangely Panther cross country team headed to the Hotchkiss Bulldog Invitational this past weekend, Saturday, Sept. 7. The meet is held behind the high school where it is desert and hilly. The meet is not known for fast times but lots of good competition. There was a total of[Read More…]
Mixed start for Lady Panthers
It was a mixed start for the lady Panthers regular season. They hosted a two-day tournament playing four games total. Panthers came out on top in both Friday games to beat Hotchkiss and Moffat County 2-1. Saturday was a little tough losing to Telluride 2-1 and Rifle 2-0. “The Panthers[Read More…]
Panther junior varsity loses to Dove Creek
RANGELY | On Saturday, Sept. 7 the Rangely Panther junior varsity football team hosted the Bulldogs of Dove Creek. The Panthers were not able to stop a powerful ground attack by the Bulldogs in the second have and found themselves down 0-14 at the half. The Panthers were able to[Read More…]
Panthers host Dove Creek
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers hosted the Dove Creek Bulldogs for their home opener this past Friday. The Panthers and Bulldogs did not disappoint the fans with both having a great back and forth showing. Titus Coombs struck two times in the first half with Dove Creek only able to[Read More…]
First match of the season for junior high volleyball
RANGELY | This past Saturday was an early start to the morning before the sun came up for the Rangely Junior High volleyball teams as they traveled to Hayden to play in their first match of the season. The Rangely Junior High volleyball team have forty one girls out this[Read More…]


