MEEKER I The phrase “wild and wooly” may best describe Ute Park from Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Sept. 8 at the 27th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials as 125 teams from South Africa, Brazil, Canada and the United States compete for $25,000 in purse and cash awards.
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Septemberfest blends the old, new and revamped
RANGELY I Whether you’re new to Labor Day weekend Septemberfest activities or returning for a second or third decade, expect a blend of traditional favorites, revamped versions of repeat events and fresh activities in the mix this year.
Rangely’s summer challenge course offers writing, science and confidence classes
RANGELY I Twenty-one students participated in the RE-4 Rangely School District’s first summer challenge program, which offered advanced coursework and field study in writing, physics, chemistry, anthropology and geology.
Quill: Injured pup that showed up at 2009 Meeker Classic to compete
The roster of dogs at the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials boasts a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. They hail from all parts of the world, descend from a long line of proven dogs or just possess an innate instinct to gather and move stock, but each dog will face[Read More…]
Wedding Announcement
Mr. Daniel Glidden of Basalt, Colo., and Ms. Sharon Glidden-Cole and Mr. Charles Cole, of St. Elmo, Colo., are pleased to announce the June 15 wedding of their daughter, Madeleine McCredie Glidden, to Lucas Lee Renninger, son of Mr. Russell and Mrs. Deborah Renninger of McVeytown, Penn.
Two to hospital in Meeker motorcycle-truck accident
MEEKER | Just prior to 1 p.m. on Friday, an injury accident was reported between a motorcycle pulling a small trailer and a pickup truck at the intersection of Market Street and 6th Street.
Abestos abatement work begins with CNCC’s Rector Building
RANGELY I For the first three weeks of August, Armando Lopez and his team from Elite Environmental Services will be doing asbestos abatement and demolition to clear the area of the last portions of asbestos in the Rector Building on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus in Rangely.
Rio Blanco County Fair Results, Continued
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Rangely summer reading program a success with 300
RANGELY | As the Rangely Library’s new director in 2005, Amorette Hawkins learned that part of her job was coordinating the summer reading program.
2013 Scottie Ascherman Seasonal Club Champions
RANGELY I For the past six years, the Rangely Hurricanes swim team has competed in the annual Colorado Seasonal Club State Championships, and they have returned with the team championship trophy in the small club division each year. This year was no different — in addition to the team title,[Read More…]
CNCC changes made for fall semester
RBC | With new student orientation Aug. 24 and faculty joining staff and administrators for Convocation on Aug. 19, Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is gearing up for the fall semester with back-to-school plans, key changes to programs and advising, and new faculty and student support staff.
CNCC sophomore is Miss Colorado Teen
RANGELY | Alyssa Mae Magalong, 19, a sophomore at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely has been selected Miss Colorado Teen for 2013-2014.
