How seriously do you view the health of the river and the algae problem? What are your specific ideas for taking care of this problem? EDITOR’S NOTE: For clarification, this question was submitted by a citizen, not by either candidate, in response to our request for questions last week. However,[Read More…]
Month: October 2018
Middle school basketball underway
RANGELY | Rangely’s eighth-grade middle school boys’ basketball season is off to a good start. They have played Craig, Meeker, DeBeque, Hayden and West Grand so far this year. Their only loss was against Craig. Their current record is six wins, one loss. The game against West Grand was an[Read More…]
Letter: Is laissez-faire the right choice?
Dear Editor: Like everyone, our children and grandchildren mean pretty much everything to us. Though, maybe not so much like everyone, I don’t know, but my wife and I also feel especially passionate about a bright future for all children. Just so you know, my son makes a good living[Read More…]
Letter: Commissioner race
Dear Editor: Gary Moyer is a good guy with deep roots in Rio Blanco County. His challenger, Reed Kelley, is also a good man who has always sought the best for the people of Rio Blanco County. The voters of Rio Blanco County have a choice of two men with[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley’s stance on Prop 112 and Amendment 4A
Dear Editor: As some of you have witnessed, I have been doing some campaign door-belling in the neighborhoods. Of one thing I’ve become quite certain, the usual fall invasion of boxelder bugs trying to get inside for winter at nearly everyone’s doorstep is in full-force, maybe to an even greater[Read More…]
Moyer strongly opposes Prop 112
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to make it clear that I strongly oppose Proposition 112 on the Colorado ballot and explain why this is so important to Rio Blanco County. First, Proposition 112 with its 2,500-foot setbacks would essentially serve as a ban on any new[Read More…]
MHS softball ends season 15-11
MEEKER | Cowboy softball wrapped up its fourth season traveling across the mountains to Aurora for the state tournament to take on Lamar for their first game. In the top of the fourth the score was 4-6 Lamar. Megan Shelton went up to bat and hit a three-run homer to[Read More…]
Rangely’s Prop 112 Rally: Full Video
COURTESY PHOTO/VIDEO County residents met last week at the Rangely Automotive Museum for a rally against Proposition 112.
Obituary: Lawrence Stanley Brown
Lawrence Stanley Brown July 18, 1924 ~ Oct. 9, 2018 Lawrence Stanley Brown, 94, of Clifton, Colo., joined his Heavenly Father on Oct. 9, 2018. He was born July 18, 1924, to Leslie and Anna Brown in Skiatook, Okla. On April 13, 1946, he married Lorraine Marian Kuehne. She was[Read More…]
Last chance to visit The TANK Saturday
RANGELY | If you’ve been planning to experience The TANK, this Saturday, Oct. 27 is your last chance this season for free, public visiting hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the family, sing, use our musical instruments or just bask in the sound. TANK staff will be there[Read More…]
Magical Night at Hogwarts Oct. 27
MEEKER | Oct. 27 is the second annual A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker 4-H fund raiser held at the RBC Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. This event is open to the public. 4-H clubs host booths to raise money for their clubs in a Halloween carnival-like setting with food,[Read More…]
Pumpkins Eats ‘n Treats returns
MEEKER | Youth and adults are invited to participate in the many Halloween festivities offered by the ERBM Recreation & Park District this frightful time of year. Check out the following events for all things spooky, haunted and fun. Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 26), itty bitties (ages 6 and under) are[Read More…]