MEEKER — During these three years of researching Looking Back columns, I find myself continually amazed by the intergenerational appeal found in the blending of both new and old stories about life in the White River Valley.
Month: March 2008
News Briefs March 20, 2008
Thompson ~ Conley Engagement
RANGELY — Tammy Thompson, formerly of Rangely and now living in Colorado Springs, Colo., would like to announce the engagement of her daughter Jodi Thompson to Jeremy (Fuzzy) Conley, son of Dan and Gay Conley of Grangeville, Idaho.
Local WWII vet attends ship christening
RANGELY — Julius and Lomell Poole, long-time residents of Rangely, traveled to New Orleans, La., to attend the March 1, 2008, christening of the USS New York LPD 21 (amphibious transport dock ship).
Impact fees discussed in public meeting
RBC — Another public meeting to discuss impact fees proposed by Rio Blanco County to fund quantified capital projects was held March 12.
Rangely participates in health fair
RANGELY — Just one visit can change your life. That’s what you may experience when you attend the 9Health Fair on April 19.
Infrastructure project goes on
MEEKER — Getting a plan of action is the critical next step towards addressing the community infrastructure needs.
Salazar brothers visit Meeker
MEEKER — United States Senator Ken Salazar and his elder brother, Colorado State Represen-tative John Salazar, stopped in Meeker after touring the Rio Tinto coal mine Tuesday.
Voters to choose between property taxes and services
MEEKER — When Meeker residents receive their municipal election ballots in the mail this week they may wonder “why bother?”
Rasmussen marks 40 years with Rio Blanco County
RANGELY — What kind of man works in the same place for 40 years? Stanley “Stan” Rasmussen of Rangely is that kind of guy.
RDH laboratory department prepares for the future
RANGELY — The Rangely District Hospital is boasting new faces, services and equipment in its lab. The department offers a variety of testing services including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood gases, microbiology, blood banking, phlebotomy and urinalysis. Within the past year the laboratory has purchased new equipment to better facilitate these[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: March 13, 2008
Dear Western Rio Blanco County Residents and Taxpayers, I would like give you a brief update as to where we are at with the remodel of the recreation center.