I wanted to take a moment and thank Ann Brady and Dan Eddy for their service to the town of Rangely. Over the years of their tenure on the council and as mayor, the town enjoyed new housing development on La Mesa, Ridgeview, Dragon Wash and West Main.
Month: April 2010
Letter: A missed opportunity
After attending the public meeting of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District on April 17, I came away feeling the board of directors missed great opportunities. They missed an opportunity to listen, take notes and to understand the concerns of landowners.
Letter: Thank you, Rangely
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. To Dr. Cameron and her team. Bernie Rice (you know what you mean to me), the ambulance crew, officers, Melody, Frank Huitt (you are an awesome person). To the pallbearers: Chris Dyess, Jeff LeBleu, Jerry LeBleu Jr., Randy Stewart,[Read More…]
Letter: Student: A bad idea
I have been to many schools in the past around the country and Rangely High school is by far the worst school I’ve been to … teaching is horrible, student behavior is even worst.
Meeker students participate in research project
MEEKER | A group of eight Meeker High School students spent spring break in Baja California Sur with Ecology Project International (EPI). During the nine-day program, they assisted with data collection for an ongoing research program, completed their own independent research projects, shared their experiences with peers at a local[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County receives Elk Foundation grant
RBC | Wildlife conservation projects in 14 Colorado counties have been selected to receive grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2010. The new RMEF funding, totaling $146,250, will affect Rio Blanco County, as well as Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Las Animas, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Park[Read More…]
Meeker crowns 2 at Turner tourney
MEEKER I More than 250 peewee wrestlers from the Western Slope and western Utah, competed in the Casey Turner Memorial tournament last Saturday in Meeker High School’s gymnasium.
The County Cubicle: County property tax due April 30
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Letter: Taxes fund services
As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. During intervening years, only property owners who have a valuation change will receive a Notice of Valuation from the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s office.
Letter: Town needs hospital
I recently received my mail-in voting ballot for the Rangely District Hospital and have carefully considered my obligation to return the ballot in favor of building the new hospital. Many people, particularly with the current economy, might be questioning the added taxes that this will result in, and this is[Read More…]
Letter: Respond to survey
In cooperation with the Rangely School District, Northwest Colorado Council for Children and Families and Giant Step Preschool and Child Care Center, if you are the parent of children ages preschool through fifth grade in Rangely, please complete the Rangely Needs Assessment survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GQTG6Q8.
Child abuse: What are the signs?
Physical abuse is defined when there is evidence the child has experienced physical harm or injury by the parent or caretaker, or has been subject to circumstances that could reasonably pose a serious threat of physical harm or injury and “either the condition or death is not justifiably explained;