RBC | “In the event of an emergency…” We’ve all heard those words, but who comes up with the plan and procedure that follows? Who determines the best way to respond to trouble? That’s the task of Rio Blanco County Emergency Manager Ty Gates: planning ahead so the county is[Read More…]
Features
Holiday musical performances scheduled in Meeker
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School bands and the Meeker High School band and choir will join to present the annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Music director and conductor Jeff Hemingson stated that the Barone Middle School sixth grade[Read More…]
FANFARE …
Holiday Shipping Tips & Tricks from the United State Postal Service
RBC | Americans are expected to make Cyber Monday 2016 the largest ever and the U.S. Postal Service, the largest e-commerce deliverer, is ready. The Postal Service will handle approximately 750 million packages this holiday season, an increase of more than 12 percent over last year. This is double the[Read More…]
Senator Cory Gardner discusses economic development issues, expectations for new presidential administration at Rangely forum
RANGELY | According to Rangely Town Manager Peter Brixius, “it’s been a long time since a U.S. Senator came to Rangely.” U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-Colo), changed that last Tuesday with a visit to the proposed Wolf Creek Reservoir site between Meeker and Rangely and an economic development forum held[Read More…]
Warning signs and what to do if you or a loved one are struggling …
Suicide Warning Signs – Talking about wanting to die – Looking for a way to kill oneself – Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose – Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain – Talking about being a burden to others – Increasing the use of alcohol or[Read More…]
Five Panthers representing Rangely High School wrestling
RANGELY | Only five wrestlers will represent Rangely High School this season but fourth-year head coach Travis Witherell is excited for the challenge of a small team, which will open the season Saturday in Oak Creek. “We only have five guys this year but I have five guys who work[Read More…]
Cowboys lose title game to Strasburg 14-34
MEEKER | For a seventh time in the history of Meeker High School’s football program, the team played for a state championship win last weekend. But the school’s first state team title continues to elude the Cowboys as they lost to the Strasburg Indians 14-34 in front of a large[Read More…]
BLM Christmas tree permits on sale
MEEKER | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market Street, Monday through Friday between 7:45[Read More…]
Throwback Thursday
Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
RANGELY | The elf will be located throughout the town at different businesses every day through Dec. 10. Once you find the elf, you must take a selfie with him and post it on the Rangely’s Elf on the Shelf Facebook group page. Once you do this, you will be[Read More…]
‘Shrek’ musical opens tonight
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council Center State Youth Theatrical Group will present the musical “Shrek” at the Meeker High School auditorium Dec. 1, 2 and 3. The actors in the production are third through ninth graders. Admission is $7, kids in kindergarten through eighth grade are free[Read More…]
