RANGELY I Even with additional budget cuts, and projecting a possible slight increase in state funding, the Rangely School District is still facing a $100,000 shortfall.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Smoke and water damage shut down county’s only pharmacy
RBC — Saturday night’s fire shut down the county’s only pharmacy.
White reflects on ‘difficult’ session
As difficult as this legislative session was — and with all of the money wrangling it was a real doozy — first-term northwest Colorado senator Al White expects next year’s session to be even tougher.
Wild horse herd plan pending
Bureau of Land Management’s plans to “zero out” a herd of wild horses is on hold.
Fire impacts Meeker Drug, First National Bank of the Rockies
A fire at Meeker Drug Saturday night resulted in a great deal of smoke damage for the historic building. First National Bank of the Rockies, next door to Meeker Drug on Main Street in Meeker, also had significant smoke damage.
Memorial recognizes those who served in armed forces
Just in time for this Memorial Day, there’s a new memorial recognizing area veterans.
1,000-ft. sewer line replaced on Darius Avenue in Rangely
Residents on Darius Avenue had to do without water during the day last week — at least for a few days. But now they have a new sewer line.
The gang’s all hair — or not
Friends and family members shaved their heads in a show of support for Toni Simmons — pictured in the front row, second from left — who lost her hair as a result of chemotherapy treatments she is undergoing for cancer.
Flannery gets 90 days in jail
MEEKER — The former Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s volunteer treasurer — charged with using the organization’s funds for personal use — will spend 90 days in jail and was placed on probation for 10 years.
Former Rangely resident arrested in drug case
RANGELY — Another arrest was made last weekend in an ongoing drug case.
Arizona man held on meth-selling charge
RANGELY — A 45-year-old man was arrested April 21 during an undercover operation and charged with possession of and selling methaphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
Board considers cutting activities, some bus routes
RANGELY — While the possible elimination of some school activities was tabled, pending further study, school board members Monday approved a 30-cent increase to lunch prices.
