J.D. “Doc” Watson has seen the extreme impoverishment of Haiti firsthand. And that was before the devastating earthquake on Jan. 12. “I see the pictures on the news … and having just been there, I can picture all of this,” said Watson, pastor of Grace Bible Church in Meeker.
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Rangely officials continue to look at option of four-day school week
RANGELY I When it comes to the subject of a four-day school week, there’s more homework to do.
IRS agents descend on Rangely location
RANGELY I A line of dark-colored SUVs parked in front of a house on Main Street last Thursday caught the attention of passersby.
Boy dies after crash
MEEKER I A 9-year-old boy died the day after he was a passenger in a two-vehicle accident, while his 12-year-old sister remained in intensive care.
Panthers end skid with Soroco win
RBC I The Panthers ended the week on a positive note. After losing its first two games following the Christmas break, Rangely’s boys’ basketball team beat Soroco 66-47 Saturday to end a four-game losing streak and earn its first league win.
Rangely hosts triangular Friday, tourney Saturday
RANGELY I There’s no place like home. The Panthers will wrestle in front of a home crowd for the first time this season, hosting a triangular Friday and then following up with its invitational tournament on Saturday.
Jr. high girls open basketball season
RBC I Junior high girls’ basketball teams in the county opened their seasons last Saturday, and it was a good showing. Especially for the eighth-grade teams.
Slide Show: Rangely wrestling team
Click here to view photos of the Rangely wrestling team from a recent tournament.
Second area moose release set by DOW
MEEKER I More moose are coming to the White River National Forest. For the second time in as many years, the Colorado Division of Wildlife will release moose in the White River Forest.
Rector: Political maverick loves local government
Peggy Rector never thought of herself as a trailblazer. But that’s what she was. “That really wasn’t even on my mind, to be honest with you,” she said. Rector was the first woman to serve as mayor of Rangely. She was also the first — and only woman, so far[Read More…]
Lady Panthers raise record to 6-3
RANGELY I Even if they didn’t play their best ball, it was a good week for the Lady Panthers.
Ritter’s decision not a big surprise for local leaders
RBC I While the state’s Democratic Party scrambled to find a gubernatorial candidate to replace Bill Ritter, locally, the governor’s decision not to seek reelection didn’t come as a complete surprise.
