RBC — Both the Meeker Police Department and the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office now have canine units in service that received training at the prestigious Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Ind.
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Shop and Dine in Rangely…
Town of Rangely utility billing clerk Brenda Ahrens hands a $30 voucher to Rangely resident John Perry. Monday marked the final day of the town’s annual Shop-N-Dine event, through which local shoppers are rewarded for spending their money in town. The vouchers were issued at $5 per every $50 spent
Rangely has long, colorful and diverse history
RANGELY I As the weather turns colder, the warmth of family and friends that make our communities special. Rangely is a town, young in official incorporation, old in terms of known oil fields in the United States and rich in diversity and perseverance.
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 his latest endeavor: his wife, […]
Coulter Field dedicated to Gary Coulter
RBC I The newly reconstructed runway, taxiways and a new large-aircraft apron at Meeker Airport were dedicated Saturday morning to Gary Coulter, the man who has managed the airport since 1959 — a total of 54 years. The new airport opened on Nov. 27. Coulter piloted the first aircraft onto the new runway accompanied by […]
169 Meeker gift baskets set for world children
MEEKER I This year, Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating 20 years of distributing gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 100 million children around the world.
Rangely hospital getting back to a full healthy staff
RANGELY I In the coming weeks and months, Rangely District Hospital hopes to offer what it’s been short on for the better part of a year: continuity. In December, Dr. Mercedes Cameron took leave to be treated for breast cancer. Then, after extended absences beginning in February, Dr. Chris Adams resigned from the hospital in […]