During the holidays, sometimes our pets are forgotten. But not this year, thanks to Tammy Dahle’s fundraiser projects to benefit the Rangely Animal Shelter, D-O-G Jewelry and “Star of Hope” ornaments. Dahle’s projects raised more than $200 for the shelter animals. Those still wanting to buy the jewelry or ornaments[Read More…]
Year: 2014
NW Colorado gets on-the-job-training funds
RBC I Northwest Workforce Centers announced last week that plans are in place to ramp up outreach efforts to notify out-of-work job seekers and employers about on-the-job training, including in Rio Blanco County.
Middle school cagers end good year
RBC I Rangely held on to win third place against Meeker in the eighth grade “A” portion of the Middle School boys’ basketball District tournament held in Craig on Dec. 6.
Obituary: John James Caulfield
John James Caulfield was born March 14, 1953, on Portsmouth Naval Base in Kittery, Maine, to James John and Joyce Ann Caulfield. John was taken home to his Lord on Dec. 13, 2014, at the age of 61. John was graduated from Lincoln Academy in Maine in 1972. The same[Read More…]
FBLA raises March of Dimes funding
RANGELY I The month of November was Prematurity Awareness Month. Rangely High School’s FBLA chapter held a “No Shave November” competition to raise money for the March of Dimes.
Local CPW officer aids investigation
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Moffat County District Attorney’s Office have completed an investigation and prosecution of Craig resident Justin McCurdy, 28, for a variety of wildlife offenses. In an agreement with the DA’s office, McCurdy pleaded guilty to a count of illegal sale of wildlife, a[Read More…]
Retirement party for Nancy Amick and Jackie Brennan
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will have a retirement party on Jan. 9 for County Clerk Nancy Amick and assistant Jackie Brennan, who are both retiring as of Jan. 1, 2015, after several years of service. The party is open to the anyone who wishes[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Observations from recall committee
Dear Editor: With our apologies to all who have signed our Meeker School District recall petitions aimed at the school board leadership—the three longest serving members who are the board officers—we announce that we have not collected enough signatures for last week’s deadline.
Rangely cagers open season with win
RANGELY I The Rangely boys’ basketball team opened the season in the annual White River Electric Cowboy Shootout in Meeker and won one of three games during the event.
Meeker boys’ basketball team wins WREA Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I The Meeker High School boys’ basketball team kicked off its season off with a bang, winning the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout at home.
Teaching children to remember the needy during holiday season
RBC I Knowing when to talk to your children about serious problems they may face sooner rather than later can be difficult for parents.
CNCC Craig campus names new vice president
RBC I Janell Oberlander from Rapid City, S.D., has officially accepted the position of CNCC Craig Campus vice president. She accepted the position when she spoke to CNCC President Russell George on Wednesday.
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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