MEEKER I James and Iva Sheridan lived on the Bar Seven Ranch in the summer and moved to the “home place” (now occupied by Pat and Mary Francis Coryell) in the winter to be closer to town. Initially, James and Iva resided across the river from the “home place,” where[Read More…]
Stories
Bids sought for pasture facilities for wild horses
RBC I As part of its responsibility to manage and protect wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management is soliciting bids for new long-term pasture facilities located in the continental United States that provide a free-roaming environment.
Ute youth tour Meeker
MEEKER | Throughout the years there has been an outreach from the community of Meeker to the Utes. For several years there have been continued tours and welcomes, including the Ute youth.
100th birthday
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.
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.
