Dear Editor: Happy holidays! This is an open letter to the Rangely community.
Year: 2013
Safety first…
White River Electric Association welcomed area contractors and employees from Rio Blanco County, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Meeker and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation District to attend a high-voltage safety demonstration on Dec. 10 at the WREA crew shop.
Home buying tougher with ’14 rules
RBC I With the implementation of new mortgage rules taking effect Jan. 10, home buyers may discover a few new challenges in securing a mortgage as lenders will have additional restrictions in place to ensure that borrowers will be able to repay their mortgage loans.
County sheriff’s office sets new policy on accidents
RBC I Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff has set a new vehicle accident policy for the county as a proactive stance to protect motor vehicle accident victims and first responders from risk of death or injury during the cold winter season.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The Midland directors held a meeting at Colorado Springs this week for the purpose, it is supposed, of considering the question of extending the road westward. The results of their deliberations have not yet leaked out.
Slagle selected for U.S. Senate program
RANGELY I Rangely and Fossil Ridge high school students are the two Colorado students selected for the 52nd annual U.S. Senate Youth Program to be held March 8-15 in Washington, D.C.
Lion of the Year…
On Dec. 10, during the annual Meeker Lions Club meeting at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center, Tom Allen, left, presented the Lion of the Year Award to member Tom Rogers. The Fairfield Center had a full house of Lions, who gave Rogers a standing ovation for the coveted honor. Allen[Read More…]
RHS Panthers place six in Oak Creek
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers wrestling team traveled to Oak Creek to compete in the South Routt County (Soroco) Invitational Tournament and six of the grapplers placed in the top four.
MHS Cowboys finish fourth in Delta
MEEKER I “We’re improving,” is what Meeker High School wrestling coach J.C. Watt wants his patented answer to be when asked how his team performed.
Holiday lights…
There are a number of well-decorated homes in Meeker this Christmas season and one of the best is the residence of Gary and Patti Merriam, located at 803 Pine St. Plenty of work, lights and electricity combine to make this a highly visual display.
Hints for keeping your Christmas tree fresh
RBC I I’m going to start with one of the best-kept secrets.
Red Cross in search of Colorado community heroes
RBC I The American Red Cross will celebrate 100 years of service in Colorado and Wyoming in 2014. As part of its Century Celebration, the Red Cross in Northern Colorado will honor community heroes at its Celebrating a Century of Community Heroes event on April 23, and the public is[Read More…]