RANGELY I “Always there, always ready” is the motto of the National Guard. Its members, exemplary men and woman devoted to serving and protecting our country, back their words with their actions.
Stories
Cowboys come oh, so close to the big show in Pueblo
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys were within three points of making their third trip in six years to the big dance in Pueblo this weekend, but the Lutheran Lions had other ideas.
Rangely’s Dynamo: Peggy Rector
RANGELY I A sign in Peggy Rector’s living room reads, “Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever.” This quote hangs on a wall in the house she was married in, built on a foundation that has stood the test of time. It seems there is symbolism in[Read More…]
First Annual “I Ride with James” Poker Run
Snowmobilers gathered at the Lost Creek trailhead last Sunday for the first annual “I Ride With James” benefit poker run.
A dynamic duo: Bud and June Striegel
RANGELY I There has been a great deal written about Bud Striegel and rightfully so. He has done so much for the community of Rangely that words are not enough to express the appreciation for his giving. His wife June has also served unselfishly through the years and has an[Read More…]
Cowboys push the 100 point mark
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys used a strong team effort to score a 95-28 victory against the visiting Debeque Dragons Friday night in Meeker.
Pooles around the world
RANGELY I What a remarkable journey it has been, from Florida to Rio Blanco County and all around the world, for Julius and Lomell Poole, long-time Rangely residents.
The lady is an outfitter
MEEKER I Colorado outfitter. The image that comes to mind is probably not one of an attractive woman with well-coiffed silver hair and sparkling blue eyes. One’s first impression of Jeanne Horne is that she is a lady, in every sense of the word. But being a lady is no[Read More…]
The Storyteller: Kay Bivens
MEEKER I It is probably common practice to take for granted all that our educators do. In our unfortunate situation with our school this last year, amazing people stepped up to make things happen for the good of the children. One of those educators is school librarian Kay Bivens. With[Read More…]
Repairs begin on school
MEEKER I A special meeting was called Monday, Jan. 30 for superintendent Susan Goettel to inform the board that the addendum had been negotiated and a draft budget prepared by Jim West of Vanir (the Meeker School District’s owner’s representative), including the additional cost to the district.
Donation for emergency vehicle
Williams recently separated into two stand-alone, publicly-traded corporations, Williams and WPX Energy. Representatives from both were in Meeker to donate $15,000 towards the purchase of a second quick-response vehicle for the Piceance Creek area.
Veterans ask for support
RBC I Several veterans from local VFW Post 5843 presented a proposal to place a bronze statue of a modern-day soldier on the south sidewalk of the courthouse lawn and Rio Blanco County commissioners had no objections to the project.
