It rained during the annual senior barbecue hosted by the Town of Rangely in Elks Park but it didn’t keep more than 100 people from attending including Reinhard Fricken. Fricken celebrated his 100th birthday.
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RBC valuation more than $1.2B
RBC I For the third year in a row, the assessed value of Rio Blanco County (RBC) is more than $1 billion.
Fireworks over Kenney Reservoir
The WRBM Recreation and Parks District and the Rangely Fire and Rescue District put on a spectacular fireworks display over Kenney Reservoir every year. Photo by Ted Harper
Rodeo showcases skills of local ranchers, cowboys
MEEKER I Once again, the Range Call Ranch Rodeo showcased the outstanding ranching skills of local ranchers. This year’s winning team included locals Lenny Klinglesmith, Travis Anderson, Lance Pakuer, and former Meeker resident Ryan Vroman.
Microburst boasts 70-85 mph winds
RANGELY | Strong, damaging winds from a thunderstorm struck the town of Rangely in northwest Colorado on the evening of June 28. A National Weather Service (NWS) storm survey of the Rangely area determined that a (dry) microburst had occurred.
Twilight of the Ute Empire
MEEKER I We welcome you to Meeker and the 126th Range Call celebration and hope that you will enjoy our 2011 presentation of “The Twilight of the Ute Empire.” On behalf of the cast and production staff, I would like to share with you how the pageant came to be,[Read More…]
Building a legacy one log at a time
MEEKER I The Range Call committee has selected two exceptional individuals for this year’s parade marshals. The criteria must have been impeccable character, unmatched work ethic, family values and tremendous history in the area. These characteristics describe Dick and Merle Dean Moyer, the well-deserving 2011 Range Call honored guests.
Elks Park upgrades
The WRBM Recreation and Parks District in Rangely has been upgrading the facilities in Elks Park with more changes to come.
The fountain of youth?
MEEKER I Those who are brought up in the homes of hardworking people often become hard workers themselves. Hardworking describes Bill and Phyllis Schoenhal perfectly.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n A meeting was held at J.V. Houston’s office Monday night for the purpose of organizing a baseball club. Morris Dreifuss was elected treasurer and J.F. Houston, secretary. The following constitute the nine, and placed as they will play. C.G. Grymes, catcher; E.[Read More…]
Enterprise donates $30,000 to local EMS
RBC I Enterprise Production, owner and operator of the Meeker Gas Plant, donated $30,000 to the Eastern Rio Blanco Fire and Rescue District.
RE-4 hires new admin.
RANGELY I The Rangely school district recently hired a new superintendent and elementary school principal.
