RBC I Both school districts in Rio Blanco County have new board members after the Nov. 1, 2011 coordinated election, which had a record voter turnout in the east end of the county
Stories
Modest Hero: Ernie Garcia
MEEKER I Modesty is a common thread among World War II veterans, soldiers who fought for our country nearly 70 years ago and won a war that had such a vital impact on America and the world.
Hunting Africa…
Suzan and Nathan Pelloni along with Chris Calver just returned from a 10 day plains game hunt in South Africa. All three hunters bagged warthogs, pictured here. courtesy photo
CNCC Rangely adds challenge course to campus
RANGELY I The Rangely campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College has just begun construction of a ropes course across the street from the CNCC softball field. Contractors began the implementation of what looks like several large telephone poles on the site.
Extreme home makeover for McPhails
RANGELY I In today’s world, we watch reality TV shows without ever imagining those programs will land close to home. It is heartwarming when a show that does so much for so many finds its way to someone we know.
Fritzlan wins world title
RANGELY I Colten Fritzlan, 11, left for Ogden, Utah, with dreams and determination to be a world champion. The Chris Shivers Miniature Bullriding World Finals entailed two long rounds with the top 15 advancing to the short round, a total of 40 boys in the junior age group representing 17[Read More…]
Candidates speak at forum
MEEKER I The Meeker Education Association and the Meeker School District’s accountability committee presented a forum for the five candidates on the Nov. 1 ballot for three available seats on the school board.
What the White River Valley and Bel Air, Calif., have in common
MEEKER I Taking time to listen often reveals unexpected information, as is the case with Rex Ross and his family history.
Heil sets the example … 90 is the new 70
RANGELY I If Jean Hejl is what 90 looks and acts like, people need not worry so much about aging. Jean celebrated her 90th birthday Sept. 22 with about 25 family members gathering in Rangely for the party.
Talks like a Texan but Colorado is home
MEEKER I “I never got over the drawl,” Dorothy Chappell said in her soft southern accent. The gentle drawl, held over from her early years in Texas, seems well-suited to her kindness and devotion to family.
Neenan president apologizes
MEEKER I With the Meeker High School cafeteria serving as the new board room, more than 50 taxpayers joined the Meeker Board of Education, The Neenan Company, SCI, Inc., and Vanir for a public workshop Tuesday to discuss the current status of the new elementary school, the needed repairs and[Read More…]
Milliken wins Classic, again
MEEKER I The vision from the beginning was to become the best sheepdog trials event in the world.
