May 18, 1930 ~ July 25, 2011 Duane Peter Ottosen, 81, of Meeker, Colo., passed away at his home on July 25, 2011. He was born in Provo, Utah, on May 18, 1930, to Byron Clinton and Vera Marie Christensen Ottosen. He lived in Meeker all of his life. He[Read More…]
Tag: Rangely
Rangely Hershey Track results released
RANGELY I More than 20 Rangely kids ranging in age from 7-14-years of age, participated in the Hershey Track meet, sponsored by the WRBM Recreation and Parks District. Following are the meet results.
Powell’s horse fancy has far-reaching impact
RANGELY I The Rio Blanco County Fair got underway last weekend with the horse events. Within every event lies a history of volunteerism aimed at making that event a great learning experience for the children.
Dragon Wash trails
RANGELY I The BLM’s White River Field Office is releasing an environmental assessment for public review and comment on the Dragon Trail Interpretive Sites Project.
Letter to the Editor:Exchange students need host families in Rangely area
Dear Editor: International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Rangely area during the 2011-12 school year.
Five generations strong …
Home of: Mark and Bertha Tolley
RANGELY | Mark and Bertha Tolley of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees. Mark and Bertha have lived in Rangely for seven years.
10-year-old wins college scholarship
RANGELY I A large delegation of western Rio Blanco 4-H livestock judges attended the Casper College Livestock Judging Camp in Casper, Wyo., June 27-29.
Fireworks over Kenney Reservoir
The WRBM Recreation and Parks District and the Rangely Fire and Rescue District put on a spectacular fireworks display over Kenney Reservoir every year. Photo by Ted Harper
New Bonanza plant manager
RANGELY I Deseret Power has named Gene Grindle to assume duties as the new plant manager for its Bonanza Power Plant, southeast of Vernal, Utah, beginning Aug. 8.
Classifieds: July 7, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]
Microburst boasts 70-85 mph winds
RANGELY | Strong, damaging winds from a thunderstorm struck the town of Rangely in northwest Colorado on the evening of June 28. A National Weather Service (NWS) storm survey of the Rangely area determined that a (dry) microburst had occurred.



