RANGELY — Glenn Vawter has kept the faith. And, in his line of work, that hasn’t been easy. Vawter is executive director of the National Oil Shale Association in Glenwood Springs. The history of oil shale as a viable and economical energy source has been shaky, to say the least.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
County officials worry that millions in oil revenue will disappear with Anvil cleanup
RBC — Anvil Points — site of an oil shale research project that started in the 1950s and lasted for 40 years — is back in the news.
Officials rule deaths as murder-suicide
RANGELY — Authorities ruled Tuesday’s shooting deaths of a rural Rangely couple a murder-suicide.
Graham’s son arrested Sept. 15 for child abuse
VERNAL — Danette Graham’s husband, Carlos Graham Jr. was arrested here Sept. 15 on charges of sexually abusing a child.
Contemplating meeting with a mountain lion concerns me … I’m not lyin’ either
A couple of weeks ago, I pulled my Jeep onto Third Street in Meeker about 11:30 at night, and right in front of me was a good-sized deer, taking its sweet time crossing the road. I’ve heard it’s not unusual to see deer in town, but for a guy from[Read More…]
Walker Evans takes on Rangely rock
RANGELY — Of course, Willie Wills knew of Walker Evans, one of the best-known off-road drivers of all time. He’d even crossed paths with him a few times at four-wheeling events.
This year, sheepdog trials enjoy good weather while Septemberfest soaks
It didn’t rain during the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Champion-ship Trials. In fact, there was nary a cloud in the sky during most of the event. The weather was perfect. But rain sure did dampen Rangely’s Septemberfest the previous weekend. In the past, it’s often been the other way around. At[Read More…]
Energy Expo is Sept. 17
RBC — One piece of advice representatives from Pinedale, Wyo., gave at the end of August during an idea exchange about working with the energy industry was to share information.
Mazzola makes a move
Investigator leaves Sheriff’s Dept., joins district attorney RBC — Anthony Mazzola was ready for a change. But, in some ways, he’s right back where he started.
Seen & Herd
Handlers, dogs and spectators enjoy great weather and better competition MEEKER — This was Bill Orr’s first time to compete at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, and he didn’t fare too well.
Former treasurer under investigation
MEEKER — When looking at the finances, Steve Wix thought the numbers didn’t add up. Turns out he may be right.
Rangely voters face $15M bond issue on Nov. 4
RANGELY — Schools on both ends of the county are showing signs of old age. Meeker’s school district will ask voters in the Nov. 4 general election to approve a $24 million bond issue to build a new elementary school — to replace the current one, which is nearly 70[Read More…]
