We are so fortunate to have tremendous history in our communities, stories of triumph in hard times and a sense of pride in Rio Blanco County. One tradition that has lasted the test of time is the annual Old Timers celebration.
Month: April 2012
Making a referral to the Dept. of Social Services
Child welfare agencies respond to a variety of concerns about children and their families. The response by the agency begins when a referral, or request for information or services is made, usually by telephone.
Panthers wrestle well in Craig
The Rangely Panthers wrestling team was in Craig this past weekend. Forty Rangely wrestlers competed in the tournament with 25 placing in the top four.
Letter: Shoot a success
The first annual Colorado Bowhunter’s Association (CBA) Flat Tops Invitational Indoor 3D Shoot went better than expected for our first year.
Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, April 10
Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, April 10, 10 a.m. at The Pines.
Rangely elects new mayor
A new mayor for the town of Rangely will be seated at the next council meeting April 10, along with two new town trustees, following the municipal election Tuesday, April 3.
Classifieds: April 5, 2012 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Meeker FFA team heads to state competition
MEEKER I The Meeker FFA chapter will be participating in the State FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Career Development Event (CDE) April 30 during the 2012 Colorado State FFA Career Development Event Competition in Fort Collins, Colo. Members of the team are Kaitlyn Dinwiddie, Tristan Nielsen, Kaylynn Dunham, Torrie Gerloff and[Read More…]
Alliance offers community holiday events
Meeker community presentation of the Stations of the Cross, Good Friday, April 6, noon, courthouse square.
Hertzke named “rising star” among Colorado attorneys
MEEKER I Billy George Hertzke, a 1992 graduate of Meeker High School, has been named to the Colorado Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Colorado for 2012. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. The selection[Read More…]
Letter: Tar sands, oil shale
I would like to comment on the anonymous contribution to your paper last week extolling the virtues of unconventional energy resources such as tar sands and oil shale.
Governor proclaims April 6 as College Friday
In an effort to increase awareness about the importance of higher education and encourage Colorado students to pursue their dreams of college, Governor Hickenlooper proclaimed Friday, April 6 as College Friday.