Aug. 13, 1940 ~ Oct. 9, 2020 Ruthann was born in Rockford, Illinois, on Aug. 13, 1940, to William and Dorothy Molson. She had one brother, Thomas. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Reither of Rangely, Colorado, and Colleen Ford of Salt Lake City, Utah. She has three grandchildren,[Read More…]
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Obituary: Queeda Evelyn Walker
March 9, 1933 ~ Oct. 13, 2020 Queeda Evelyn Walker, 87, of Boulder, Colorado, passed away on Oct. 13, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Pool Creek, Colorado, on March 9, 1933, at Chew Ranch, and graduated from Wasatch Academy before attending the University[Read More…]
Obituary: Wilford Shedrick Ingram
Aug. 22, 1945 ~ Oct. 12, 2020 Wilford Shedrick Ingram, 75, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away Oct. 12, 2020, at Rangely District Hospital. He was born Aug. 22, 1945, in Washington, Utah, to George Shredrick and Louella Prince Ingram. Wilford graduated from the Moapa High School. He enjoyed Boy Scouting[Read More…]
These hay fields know something we don’t; how to save the Colorado River
RBC | Grand County rancher Paul Bruchez stands in a hay field near Kremmling, holding a small tuft of hay between his fingertips, twirling it back and forth, seeing how quickly it disintegrates after a summer without water. The plant, known as timothy, feeds thousands of cattle here in the[Read More…]
Obituary: James Lloyd Dillon, Jr. (Jim)
April 27, 1953 ~ Oct. 10, 2020 “It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.” —Charles Dickens James Lloyd Dillon, Jr. (Jim) was born on April 27,[Read More…]
Home field win for Cowboys
MEEKER I As far as anyone can remember, last week’s meeting on the gridiron between Meeker and Moffat County was the first time the two football teams have met, on a varsity level, in 32 years. “Everyone is excited and ready to be to some semblance of normal, and a[Read More…]
Panther football is back
RANGELY I The Rangely Panther football team took to the road for a long away non-conference trip to Mosca, Colorado, to take on the Thunderbirds of Sangre de Cristo High School. With a much different start to the high school football season, the Panthers had one goal entering the game[Read More…]
All the way to state…
Just as they have been doing all season long, the Rangely Panther cross country teams showed that they are a tough, competitive group of runners as they competed in the Colorado 2A Region 4 Championships. With limited state qualifying spots on the line, the Panthers lined up with runners from[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Natural Resource Technical Assistance in Rio Blanco County
RBC | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts (Districts) participate in multiple federal, state, and local partnerships to increase on-the-ground natural resource conservation. One such partnership provides additional technical assistance to landowners on private and public lands with a District Conservation Technician (DCT). Kendra Young is the DCT[Read More…]
New Perspective of Meeker: Part Two
MEEKER | It’s always interesting to hear a new point of view about Meeker. Last week I talked to one of the two foreign exchange students the high school has, this week I spoke with the other. John Duval is from France and is currently living with Mandi Etheridge. John’s[Read More…]
Guest Column: Thank you, youth corps
MEEKER | Hey Meeker hikers and mountain bikers! We’re about to get a new trail that starts at Ute Park and will connect to the existing trails across China Wall. Additionally, for youngsters and oldsters, an easier circular side trail with less incline is included. A new parking lot and[Read More…]
Guest Column: Being an advocate for your child’s mental health
RBC | Although statistics vary, the American Psychological Association approximates one out of every five children in America has a diagnosable mental health disorder. Mental health problems in young people are associated with outcomes such as suicide, substance use, inability to live independently, justice involvement, school dropout, economic hardship, and physical health[Read More…]
