First and foremost, I would like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the sales tax leakage survey as well as those individuals and local businesses that helped to make this project possible.
Month: May 2012
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Smuts
Robert “Bob” Smuts Sept. 4, 1928 ~ May 10, 2012 Bob Smuts, 83, was born Sept. 4, 1928, in Huntington, Ind., to Ruth and Virgil Smuts. He was the fourth of 10 children, and grew up helping to provide for his family. Bob lived many places before retiring from the[Read More…]
VFW Post 5843 wreath ceremony May 28
VFW Post 5843 will have its annual Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony, Monday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at Circle Park Bridge in Meeker followed by a ceremony at Highland Cemetery.
RHS Class of 2012 …
Twenty seniors received diplomas from Rangely High School during graduation ceremonies in the gymnasium last Sunday.
Engagement: Burkart ~ Pettijohn
Ellen Pettijohn and Andy Burkart of Colorado Springs are pleased to announced their engagement.
MHS principal’s contract not renewed
Meeker superintendent of schools Susan Goettel recommended the Meeker Board of Education not renew Meeker High School principal George Henderson’s contract and the board voted 5-1 in support of Goettel’s recommendation.
Letter to the Editor: Association thank you
The National Barrel Horse Association Colorado District 10 had a barrel race in Rangely, Colo., at Columbine Park on May 19. I would like to thank the Daniel Lapp family, Jed the CNCC rodeo coach, Ted (who helped with the speaker system and photographer), the Rangely Cattlewomen who provided a[Read More…]
Review oil shale proposals
As part of an ongoing commitment to encourage industry to develop technologies that could lead to economic and commercial viability for oil shale development, the Bureau of Land Management has released for public review a preliminary environmental assessment for two proposed oil shale research development and demonstration leases in Rio[Read More…]
Sales tax leakage survey results
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a community forum to learn more about sales tax leakage in Meeker and the economic impacts we are experiencing.
HOME OF: Dean and Leana J. Cox
Dean and Leana J. Cox of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees. “Dean and I have lived on the Cox ranch for almost 20 years.
Baumgardner in Meeker today
State Rep. Randy Baumgardner is scheduled to attend the Meeker TEA Party meeting this Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
Observe Memorial holiday fire safety
Conditions this year may be as dry as they’ve ever been for the Memorial Day weekend kick-off of the summer outdoor recreation season.