PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Meeker Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Lauren Martin, Lot 9 & B, Block 5, Town of Meeker also known at 353 Park Avenue. The Conditional Use Permit is to[Read More…]
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Looking back: ice jams and flooding along the river
It’s been a while since weather conditions created ice jams and winter flooding on the White River, but history indicates the trouble used to appear with greater frequency from Meeker all the way to Rangely. The last mention we can find of ice jam flooding in the Herald’s archives is[Read More…]
State turns down Cogency grant
In a brief meeting on Jan. 8, Improvements at White River Village are still underway, according to Rangely Town Administrator Lisa Piering, including upgrading all the showers to be compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. After the Office of Just Transition turned down a grant request for funding for[Read More…]
Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco nonprofits welcome to apply for UWYV grants
United Way of the Yampa Valley (UWYV) is thrilled to announce the beginning of their Grant Cycle 2024, providing local health and human service nonprofits in Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties with funding for agency programs. The application period opens on Jan. 22 with a deadline of Feb. 16,[Read More…]
CPW invites you to an in-person public meeting on bison
Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to join us for an in-person public meeting on bison in Rangely on Wed. January 3. Topics to be discussed during this meeting include, but are not limited to a brief background on the issue, management of bison in Utah, and potential management options[Read More…]
Wilkie, Harris on Chadron State Dean’s List
RANGELY | Chadron State College in Nebraska has announced the 356 names on the Dean’s List. A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 is required for the academic honor. To qualify for the honor, students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: December 17-23, 2023
ARRESTS A 32 year old male was arrested on 12/21/2023 for a warrant out of Clear Creek County. He was transported to jail. A 37 year old male was arrested on 12/22/2023 for a warrant out of Craig Municipal. He was transported to jail where he was released on a[Read More…]
Colorado Northwestern Community College expands athletic offerings with the addition of cross country program
Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is thrilled to announce the exciting expansion of its athletic program with the addition of cross country to its sports roster, with the expectation of competition starting in the fall of 2024. This new endeavor reflects CNCC’s commitment to fostering a diverse and dynamic campus[Read More…]
Asterisk Season: how the Cowboys defied the odds
The Meeker Cowboys may have had a slow start to the beginning of the season, 0-4, but they finished second in the league, upset a higher seeded Brush at regionals, and qualified for the final 16 state tournament. “With a heavy heart it’s time to talk about the end of[Read More…]
RHS volleyball celebrates winning streak
On Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, the Rangely Panther volleyball team dominated Soroco High School, sweeping the match 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-12). Annika Cantrell led the charge with nine kills, supported by Lexi LeBleu’s three. Kaitlyn Cox’s 16 service points and five aces added to their success, while Addison Scott and[Read More…]
Two Panther harriers head to state
The Rangely Panthers high school cross country teams traveled to Dolores for the state qualifying Colorado 2A Region 4 Championships. Taya Wren, Courntey Casto, and Macy Morgan lined up first. Freshman Wren secured a spot at state, getting towards the front of the race early and racing to a fourth[Read More…]
Rangely’s live-action group raises funds for backpack program
By Jasmine DeFreitas RANGELY | Amtgard, a worldwide organization dedicated to medieval and fantasy combat sports and recreation, has seen its members band together to combat a more modern and real-world issue: hunger. The Rangely and Grand Junction Larpers, known as Yggdrasil’s Oasis and Phoenix Rise respectively, recently joined forces[Read More…]
