MEEKER I Many pioneer families made their start in the beautiful, yet harsh, Lime Kiln region south of Meeker. One family, the Kirkpatricks, endured some of the toughest times in the area.
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2012 Rangely High School Homecoming Royalty
(Left to right) Rangely High School homecoming senior attendants Quincey Thacker and Chris Staley; Brittany Babineaux and Colton Coombs; Myriah Moreno and Gabe Garcia who were crowned queen and king. Grand marshalls were Kurt and Vicki Douglas; crown bearers were Angie Fortunato and Clay Allred. Junior attendants were Tessa Slagle[Read More…]
RDH counts down to opening
RANGELY I In less than two months, the new Rangely District Hospital building will open its doors to state inspectors, equipment movers and staff in preparation for welcoming the public on Dec. 17.
Rangely MOMs group
The Rangely MOMs group kicked off the school year with its first meeting on Sept. 6. More than 20 women attended the meeting, participating in icebreakers and games to get back into the swing of the year.
Mexican House makes its debut in Rangely
RANGELY I These days, restaurant owners Alberto Vieyra and Arturo Rodriguez have more on their plates than just food.
Remembering the art of conversation
RANGELY I Jack and Charleen Brown are prime examples of Rangely’s great history, longevity and people, and their easy conversation comes from their comfort in where they are, where they’ve been and all they have been through.
26th Meeker Sheepdog Trials is in the books for 2012
SEPTEMBERFEST: New additions added magic and sparks to annual event
RANGELY I To attend Septemberfest’s craft fair and park events Monday afternoon was to get a sense of scope. Canopied vendor tables arched across the grassy sweep of Elks Park.
Back to school …
Meeker Elementary School principal Jason Hightower gets “five” from an excited student entering the recently repaired school. “It was a great day at school,” Hightower later reported at the school board meeting. “We are working on the 3-B’s; Be Kind, Be Responsible and Be Safe,” Hightower told school board members.[Read More…]
Everyone’s grandma
MEEKER I The top five characteristics of a great volunteer are initiative, determination, flexibility, kindness and communication. These do not just define a great volunteer but an outstanding person. Doris Welle could not be better described by any other words save one, “grandma.”
Dog days of summer…
The sun was rising on the course during the handlers’ meeting before the start of the 26th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials yesterday at Ute Park.
Inspired to inspire
MEEKER I “Aging successfully is about adapting and adopting,” is the way Faye Peterson describes the process she applies to enjoy each phase of life. She just turned 60 and completed her master’s degree two weeks ago. It was a dream she had held for years. At about 54 years[Read More…]
