Rangely Senior High Honor Roll First Semester of 2014-15
Month: January 2015
BLM nixes 17 of 19 leases on Roan Plateau
DENVER I As part of a landmark settlement agreement announced in November, the Bureau of Land Management last week canceled 17 of the 19 leases on top of the Roan Plateau near Rifle.
MSD to hold public forum on Tuesday
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education has set an open public forum for Tuesday evening, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the board room at the School District Administration Building, 555 Garfield St.
Shortfall hits MSD’s budget; district audit finds no wrongdoing
MEEKER I At the Jan. 20 meeting of the Meeker Board of Education, district Superintendent Mark Meyer presented his recommended revised budget for the current school year, showing operating expenses of $5,922,357, plus a possible tax abatement return payment to the county of $148,000, totaling $6,070,357.
Obituary: Mary Jane Davies
Mary Jane Davies, often called “MJ” or “Grandma,” 93, of Nipoma, Calif., passed away on Thursday Jan. 22, 2015.
Winter fun…
Rangely sends four grapplers to meet; all place
RANGELY I Four members of the Rangely High School Panther wrestling team took part in the annual Carl Ramunno Memorial Tournament in Steamboat Springs, and all four placed in the top three, including one champion.
Panther boys split games
RANGELY I The Rangely High School boys’ basketball team lost a home game against Hotchkiss then beat Caprock Academy on the road the next day.
Rangely girls’ basketball team defeats Hotchkiss, Caprock and gains confidence
RANGELY I The Rangely High School girls’ basketball team came away with two wins during the weekend and they also gained a great deal of confidence.
Meeker board to vote on water rate hike; rates still lower than other towns
MEEKER I The Meeker Town Board will consider a slight water rate hike through a proposed resolution at its Feb. 3 meeting. A resolution allows the board to raise those rates by vote of the majority of the board and is not subject to a public hearing.
Meeker Chamber of Commerce seeking nominees for awards
MEEKER I The Annual Meeker Chamber of Commerce Dinner will be held March 7, set to recognize Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens, and member input is being sought regarding those to be honored.