MEEKER I Alema Atoafa has completed the requirements for Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout Award, which he will receive at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Meeker LDS Church at 903 3rd St. Alema is a member of[Read More…]
Features
Letter: Rancher remembers when it was different
I read Patti Williams’ article on feral horses with interest. Having served on the Rio Blanco County Planning Commission and BLM’s Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Board I have learned to listen to both sides before making a decision. So, it was with disappointment that I realized the author had not[Read More…]
Moeller plays role in students’ success
RANGELY I In any profession, assistants are often the key to success – the people working behind the scenes who benefit the organization. Duane Moeller has been an assistant coach and teacher for the Rangely School District for 17 years. He has been in education for 35 years altogether and[Read More…]
Snider trial wraps up with closing statements
RBC I The jury will now decide the fate of Jerry Snider Jr., who is charged with first degree murder and aggravated robbery, in the death of his father, Jerry Snider Sr. The defendant has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Baby steps toward Market St. sidewalks
MEEKER I It has been said that the wheels of government move more slowly than any other. Nowhere does that seem to be more true than on the Market Street section of Colorado Highway 13.
Holding their ground: Burke pioneers
RBC I National twin day was Wednesday, Jan. 19. Our county has two men who truly epitomize the concept of family loyalty and hard work. Dean and Dale Burke live on the ranch their grandfather bought in 1886. The original 160 acres remains in the Burke name, a name frequently[Read More…]
George named CNCC president
“This school is so important to the communities and students it serves, it’s something special.” RBC I Before being named president of Colorado Northwestern Community College Jan. 18, Russell George was introduced to faculty, students and members of the Rangely and Craig communities by Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the[Read More…]
Elks Park to undergo remodel
RANGELY I This spring the Western Rio Blanco Recreation Center is planning on remodeling the Elks Park in Rangely. A bond passed in 2008 put into place the remodeling of the Recreation Center, as well as a new playground at Elks Park and improvements at the Columbine Golf Course.
Kurt Douglas, a man of many talents
RANGELY I With winter sports well underway, who knows more about the operations and work involved than long-time teacher, coach and athletic director Kurt Douglas. He taught for 32 years, coached for 27 and served as the athletic director for approximately eight years.
Judging team wins stock show
MEEKER I The Colorado FFA Reserve Champion Livestock Judging team of Maclaine Shults, Stacey Fitzgibbons and Clay Carlson (New Raymer FFA) beat 12 other FFA teams from all over the country last Saturday and brought home the FFA chapter’s first national contest championship.
Snider trial starts
RBC I Opening statements were heard Wednesday in the murder trial of 30-year-old Jerry Snider Jr. Snider is charged with first degree murder in the 2009 death of his father, Jerry Snider Sr. The younger Snider has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and is being defended by public[Read More…]
WHERE’S LEW?
Meeker old-timer Lew Livingston moved to Phoenix in November to live closer to his son Woody and his family. Lew went to the emergency room recently and came out a week and a half later with two stents in his heart. He has been recovering well, stronger than he has[Read More…]
