Resolution of the Town of Rangely supporting the development of this important resource and urges the federal government to move expeditiously to establish the regulations for the management of federally-owned oil shale.
Month: September 2008
Meeker School Board places pair of bond issues on Nov. 4 ballot
MEEKER — Board members of the Meeker School District recently approved the two bond measures required to go ahead with construction of a new elementary school. The bond measures on the Nov. 4 general election ballot will raise about $24 million for the new school and improvements to the middle[Read More…]
Her healing heart: Former Rangely woman serves as chaplain in Lawrence, Kans., hospital
Angela Lowe, Lawrence Memorial Hospital chaplain costumed as her clown character, Sonshine the Clown, paints the hand of a boy at LMH in December 2003.
Meeker Locals: September 18, 2008
Turning leaves mean statewide mention ’Tis the week for fall color viewing, according to several statewide publications. Both The Coloradoan and the Denver Post mentioned our very own Flat Tops scenic byway between Meeker and Yampa as a prime spot to view nature’s autumn splendor.
Dillon takes CFO position at Rangely Dist. Hospital
RANGELY — For the past six years, Jim Dillon has been a math teacher in the Rangely area schools — from grade school to CNCC.
Obituary: Thomas B. Titus
Thomas B. Titus Sept. 30, 1965 – Sept. 12, 2008
Looking Back: Cowboy credo
Every so often, you’ll find yourself in a conversation with someone who remembers the life of the working cowboy. The common theme is usually built around the strength of character, about how a man’s word was more important than his signature on a piece of paper.
Rollover accident injures Mich. man
RBC — A Michigan man is reportedly in stable condition at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction following a one-vehicle rollover Sept. 11 on County Road 8.
Agencies ready for Oak Ridge prescribed burn
MEEKER — Colorado Division of Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office and the White River National Forest Blanco Ranger District are ready to begin work on the Oak Ridge prescribed burn.
Teenagers in the swim at Rec. Center on Sept. 24
MEEKER — Teenagers will have exclusive use of the Meeker Recreation Center swimming pool next week on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. Only teens ages 13-18 will be admitted to the pool during this time.
Contemplating meeting with a mountain lion concerns me … I’m not lyin’ either
A couple of weeks ago, I pulled my Jeep onto Third Street in Meeker about 11:30 at night, and right in front of me was a good-sized deer, taking its sweet time crossing the road. I’ve heard it’s not unusual to see deer in town, but for a guy from[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: September 18, 2008
Dear Editor,