RANGELY — The Panthers saved their best for last. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite good enough. In a double-overtime barnburner, Rangely fell to Custer County 83-80 last Friday at the 2A regional tournament in Grand Junction.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Paonia ends Rangely girls’ season 41-28
Lady Panthers one game short of state tourney RANGELY — Coach Jimmie Mergleman was hoping her Lady Panthers would get another crack at Paonia, which beat Rangely in the district tournament.
Turner submits resignation as Meeker High activities director
MEEKER — Coley Turner decided he’s ready to move outdoors. Turner, Meeker High School’s activities director and physical education teacher, submitted his resignation at a school board meeting March 3.
Fourth time is the charm as Lady Panthers beat Hayden
RANGELY — After a disappointing first game at last weekend’s district tournament in Meeker, the Lady Panthers more than made up for it in their second game. Rangely finished third in the two-day tournament with a 47-36 victory last Saturday over Hayden, a team the Lady Panthers had struggled against[Read More…]
Panthers drop Hayden; advance to regional
RANGELY — The question of which Panther team will show up continued at the 2A district tournament last weekend in Meeker. And both made an appearance.
Foreclosure rate up slightly across county
RBC — As the housing market took a nosedive nationally, the number of foreclosures has increased dramatically in parts of the country. But not in Rio Blanco County.
Here’s Rio Blanco County … by the numbers
County Assessor Renae Neilson knows her numbers. Speaking at an meeting last month of Rio Blanco County Democrats, Neilson, who, by the way, is a Republican, recited figures mostly off the top of her head, with very few notes.
In for the long haul: Williams about to drill 3,000th gas well in Piceance Basin
RBC — Williams will continue to be an active player in the Piceance Basin, but not at the same level it has been in the past few years.
Heartwarming health history for Rangely girl
RANGELY — When she was 5 weeks old, Alivia Green had open heart surgery to repair a narrowing of the aorta. Now, 16 months old, she has had 14 surgeries and been in and out of the hospital for much of her young life. A chili benefit dinner was held[Read More…]
State education funding could come up short
As Rangely schools consider cost-cutting moves, superintendent says state funding could be 11 percent short in 2010-2011 school year RANGELY — While rethinking its budget process and considering ways to cut costs, the Rangely School Board is also bracing for a possible deficit in state funding for education.
Fish fry, bingo will benefit ‘adopted’ family
Shannon and Lisa Jones are a long way from their home state of Arkansas and the support of family.
Rifle prison gets reprieve from governor
RBC — Northwest Colorado, with concerns about the slowdown in oil and gas activity, received some good economic news last week with the announcement the Rifle Correctional Center would remain open.
