RANGELY — Nationally, the economy may be slowing down. But that hasn’t put the brakes on the Colorado Northwestern Community College major gift campaign. With $6.5 million pledged, CNCC is more than 75 percent of the way to reaching its goal of $8.3 million. “We’re pleased so far with how[Read More…]
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Reminder: Snowplows have right-of-way on streets
MEEKER — After it snows, drivers have more to look out for than just slippery streets. The town’s snowplows have the right-of-way.
Elk return to Culverwell land in Moffat County
RBC — Elk returned to Rodney and Margaret Culverwell’s property in rural Moffat County. And they wanted to let someone know about it.
Making some new friends on Facebook
I’ve been making some new friends. Facebook friends. I’m a newcomer to this cyber networking thing. But I decided to give it a try.
Shell Oil moving ahead with plans for oil shale production
RBC — It was a big news week for Shell Oil. First, it was announced Jan. 7 that Shell had filed for water rights on the Yampa River. The water would be used for the company’s future oil shale operations.
Moose on the loose: DOW moves 19 moose
Moose moved into the White River National Forest on their own, migrating from other areas. Now, with transplants from Utah, the Division of Wildlife is adding to the local numbers in hopes of establishing a bigger population in Rio Blanco County.
Former teacher Franklin replaces Turner on Meeker board
MEEKER — Iris Franklin is no newcomer to education. She will bring 20 years of experience as a teacher in her new role as a member of the Meeker School Board.
County has $225 million wish list ready, just in case
RBC — It’s uncertain if a federal economic stimulus package will ever become reality, but Rio Blanco County and the towns of Meeker and Rangely have their wish lists prepared, just in case.
Skelton returns to teaching, coaching in Rangely District
RANGELY — Talk about coming full circle, and in a short amount of time. Mark Skelton is back teaching and coaching with the Rangely School District after having left last spring.
Good Panthers, Bad Panthers
New/old coach Mark Skelton says Rangely boys need consistency
Making good citizens not just good grades
Being a member of the National Honor Society means more than getting good grades.
Gianinetti injured on duty in Craig
2002 Meeker High grad in first year on Craig police force MEEKER — Talk about a close call. First-year Craig police officer and 2002 Meeker High School graduate Tony Gianinetti escaped serious injury after being hit by a car Saturday morning while investigating the scene of an accident from the[Read More…]
