Rangely initiative would provide $15M for improvements to all three schools RANGELY — Like anything, a school building has a life expectancy. “They will tell you, a school will last 40 to 50 years,” said Dwayne Newman, superintendent of the Rangely School District. “We’re halfway there.”
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New manager works to restore Valley Motel and its reputation
For Valley Motel owner Jason Charlet, Rena Herl, or “Miss Rena,” as he calls her, has been a godsend.
Please, teacher, don’t call my name
I made a trip to Trappers Lake last week. It was only my second time to visit the area. I was even more impressed this time. To begin with, the drive was beautiful. The leaves are definitely turning. And the weather couldn’t have been better.
CNCC kicks off $8.3M major gift campaign
RANGELY — ‘Tis the season of giving. At least it is at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Friends, family still struggling to understand Grahams’ deaths
RANGELY — It was a little over a year ago, when John Allen and his friend Carlos Graham Sr., went hunting together. It would be the last time.
Festival kicks off fall in Meeker
Mountain Valley Bank, White River Electric Association are sponsors MEEKER — Fall, officially, began on Monday. And with the arrival of autumn comes the annual Mountain Valley Bank Fall Festival, co-sponsored by White River Electric Association.
Commissioners dole out $483K
RBC — Nearly half a million dollars worth of community requests were approved for funding Tuesday by Rio Blanco County commissioners.
Meeker’s mountain lion statue to be dedicated Friday
John Kobald has long had a fascination with mountain lions.“The first time I ever saw a mountain lion, I was captivated,” Kobald said. “It’s a very proud and confident animal.” It would seem fitting, then, the local artist
Election 2008 a big one … in many ways
My son turned 18 earlier this month, which means he will get to vote in November. He’s excited to cast his ballot in the general election. Voting, especially for the first time, is a big deal.
Mental health experts: It’s OK to ask for help
RANGELY — Last week’s shooting deaths of Carlos and Lucille Graham left people confused and hurting.
Rangely restaurant fire under CBI investigation
Owners planned to re-open Oct. 1 RANGELY — Vicky Reeves, owner of Cowboy Corral, the Rangely restaurant that burned down late last week, has plenty of questions. Including what started the early morning fire Sept. 19 that destroyed the long-time local restaurant.
‘Not in a million years’
Rangely deaths shock family, friends RANGELY — Danette Graham loved her in-laws. She drove from Vernal, Utah, three times a week to check in on them. And she never would have imagined Carlos Graham Sr. would shoot and kill his wife of 40-some years and then turn the gun on[Read More…]
