RANGELY — The Rangely municipal election has been canceled, due to a disappointingly low turnout of prospective council and mayoral candidates.
Month: March 2008
RBC begins weight restrictions on roads
RBC — Spring load restrictions of 14,000 pounds per axle have been implemented on Rio Blanco County roads 5, 7 and 21, Dave Morlan, RBC’s director of road and bridge, told county commissioners at Monday’s regular meeting.
Record set at WRCA fishing tourney
RBC — The White River ran cold and the cowboy fishermen ran hot for the White River Community Association’s (WRCA) fourth Buy-Fly fishing tournament March 8-9.
Rio Blanco Republicans hold nomination assembly
RBC — CNCC hosted the local Republican assembly for this election season, where delegates from all precincts in the county gathered to meet officials in the county government and those citizens who are running for elected positions locally and across the district.
Community gathers to hear local infrastructure needs
MEEKER — Almost 100 people attended a community meeting last Wednesday to hear about infrastructure needs in the eastern end of Rio Blanco County.
RDH board appoints Rich to fill vacancy
RANGELY – Two community members submitted applications: Linda Berry and Jack Rich.
Bomb squad called for suspected pipe bombs
MEEKER — A man discovered what he believed to be two 1.5 foot pipe bombs at a home in Meeker.
New impact fees proposed by county
RBC — What does it cost the county to meet the demand for better roads to access the new oil and gas wells being drilled or proposed?
CNCC announces creation of Striegel Engineering Center
RANGELY — Colorado Northwestern Community College announced the creation of the W.C. Striegel Engineering Center at the Rangely campus.
Police Blotter: March 6, 2008
Activity for Feb. 22-Feb. 28, 2008
Meeker Recreation Center News: March 6, 2008
n During swim lessons, March 4-April 3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45-7:45 p.m., the pool will be closed. n Fitness room orientations will be held: Seniors, Monday, March 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; adults, Thursday, March 20 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; all ages; Saturday, March 8, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sessions are[Read More…]
BMS wrestlers open season in Craig
MEEKER — Only six wrestlers from Barone Middle School had the required nine practices needed to compete in the first tournament of the season last Saturday at Craig Middle School. Although extra wrestlers from other teams wrestled with the young Cowboys, they did not win any of the duals but[Read More…]