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Family connections among county volleyball teams

Jimmie Mergleman, Rangely’s volleyball head coach, will be on the sideline Friday for the Lady Panthers’ regular-season finale against West Grand. Two weeks ago, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy — Cutler Owen.

Healthcare leader calls for better education, prevention

Despite the surge in medical marijuana dispensaries across Colorado, it appears to be a benign issue for those who treat substance abuse and other behavioral health needs on the Western Slope. However, local healthcare leaders hope concerns over this will translate into greater funding for education and prevention efforts around[Read More…]

State supreme court to decide county’s use tax case

An ongoing dispute with ExxonMobil over the county’s application of its use tax, could be settled soon as the state’s highest court will hear oral arguments in the case Tuesday. Rio Blanco County will be represented by attorney Malcolm Murray of Denver, who has been handling the case for the[Read More…]

Meeker man charged with illegal hunting

RBC I A Meeker man could face more than $12,000 in fines because of alleged hunting violations. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is continuing its investigation of Kenneth Coughlin, 53, who was issued a summons for illegal possession, hunting in a closed area and a “Samson” surcharge.

200 readers in program

RANGELY I More than 200 readers teamed up to read 3,000 books during the Rangely Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program. To celebrate, the program’s success, the library held its summer reading carnival, which was attended by 170 children and parents.

Wix trial set for early 2010

MEEKER I John Wix will have his day in court. A trial date was set Friday for March 1-4, 2010, and running through March 8-9, if needed.