Rangely

Opinion: New Eden offers help for moms and moms-to-be

Mother’s Day is Sunday, but not all moms feel honored or appreciated. Some may feel overwhelmed, or abandoned. New Eden Pregnancy Care Services was started to help such moms or moms-to-be. New Eden is a crisis pregnancy center that will serve Rio Blanco County.

Chambers name members of the week

RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is White River Community Association. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Don Rooks Sinclair Service. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.

RBC Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • A deal went thru this week whereby L.B. Walbridge becomes the owner of the handsome Iles town residence. • A telegram just received from Fred Nichols, manager of the Coltharp company, announces the total destruction of the Dragon freight depot by fire.

Rangely track team competes at Craig

RANGELY I The Panther track team went to Craig to compete at the 2010 Clint Wells Invitational. Here are highlights: For the boys’ team, junior Cole Barlow broke his personal record for the 200 dash. He managed to break 24 seconds with a time of 23.96, taking eighth place overall.

Seven Rangely wrestlers take first at tourney

RANGELY I The Rangely peewee wrestlers had a strong showing in their final tournament, finishing with the most top-four placers they have had all season. At Saturday’s home tournament, seven Rangely wrestlers placed first, three placed second, eight placed third and nine placed fourth.

Rangely Rec pool closed for swim team

RANGELY I The Rangely Recreation Center swimming pool will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., for swim team practice during the month of May. The recreation center will remain open for other use during these times.

Rock Crawlers women’s event Saturday

RANGELY I The second annual Rangely Rock Crawlers women’s event will be Saturday, May 8 at 9 a.m. at the Rangely Rock Park. Turn south on River Road and follow the signs. For more information, call Tami Williams at 675-8975.