RANGELY I Full containment of the Rough Fire, which involved 340 acres, was expected by late Monday. Fire crews successfully held fire lines during high winds associated with thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. According to Incident Commander Dale Beckerman of the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit, the fire made its initial run[Read More…]
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Classifieds: July 15, 2010 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 e-mail to: [email protected]
Co. commission, coroner positions on Aug. 10 ballot
Editor’s note: Ballots for the Aug. 10 primary election will be mailed July 19 to registered voters. There are two contested races in the mail-in election, with three Republican candidates vying for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners and three Republican candidates running for the position[Read More…]
Burglary reported at RDH pharmacy
RANGELY I Officers responded Tuesday to a report of a burglary at the Rangely District Hospital Pharmacy at the former Early Education Center building, 402 W. Main St.
Letter: The Bronco has closed, but staff says thanks
To the folks of Rangely and CNCC students, past and present, I’d like to give you all a special thanks and let you know that the last time you were in the Bronco was your last time. Sorry to say the Bronco will not re-open this next semester.
Letter: ‘Crazy’ idea proposed for Septemberfest
Septemberfest is quickly approaching upon us here in Rangely; I’ve come up with an idea for the event, but I’m gonna need some help. Here’s what I have planned, I would like to have a “Crazy Quilt” made by different people in the community and then all sewn together to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • The prizes for best float in the parade went to Shepherd Service Station, first place; Meeker Market, second place. Third place went to the little Hilkey boy with his sheep, parading for Simms-Moulton Stores, Co.
Containment expected Monday evening on the Rough Fire
RANGELY – The Rough Fire is 340 acres and 70 percent contained. Full containment is expected by tomorrow evening.
Rough Fire near Rangely at about 250 acres
RANGELY – The 250 acre Rough Fire was reported Friday afternoon following thunder and lightning storms. It is burning on Bureau of Land Management public lands, 20 miles northeast of Rangely, in pinyon and juniper trees, sagebrush and grass.
Rain fails to dampen celebratory spirits in county events
It was a big weekend on both ends of the county. Meeker celebrated the 125th anniversary of Range Call, making this year’s event even bigger than usual. While Rangely celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with kids’ activities in Elks Park and fireworks at Kenney Reservoir.
Classifieds: July 8, 2010 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 e-mail to: [email protected]
Funeral services pending for Jean Cooper
RANGELY I Jeannette Joyce Cooper 92, a resident of Rangely for 51 years, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday July 1, 2010, in Rangely District Hospital care center. She was born June 28, 1918, in Pueblo. In February 1936, she married Forest T. Cooper Sr. of[Read More…]
