Rangely

New faces join town trustees

By JEFF BURKHEAD [email protected] RANGELY I There will be some new faces on the town’s board of trustees, as well as some familiar ones. Paula Davis was elected mayor of Rangely in Tuesday’s mail-in ballot election and Lisa Hatch was voted in as a new trustee. They join incumbents Clayton[Read More…]

Panthers qualify 4 for state

RANGELY I Four Panther wrestlers are headed to state. Rangely Junior High had four placers — including one first-place finisher — at last week’s regional tournament in Fruita, earning them a trip to the state tourney in Denver.

Panthers sweep doubleheaders

RBC I Talk about getting off to a good start. Rangely High School’s baseball team blasted Altamont, Utah, 13-6 in the season opener and hasn’t looked back. The Panthers swept doubleheaders last week against Altamont and Coal Ridge.

Farm Service Agency teams with census

RBC I Trudy Kareus, executive director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Colorado announced Tuesday that FSA has teamed up with the U.S. Census Bureau to encourage all farmers and ranchers to complete the 2010 census. “I believe rural America is the heart and the soul and the guts of[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County On Patrol

Activity for March 19-25 Friday, March 19 RBSO-12:27 a.m.-Motorist assist at 27000 Hwy 13, Meeker RBSO-2:36 a.m.-Citizen assist on Hwy 64, Rangely MPD-7:14 a.m.-Criminal mischief at 111 Third St., Meeker RBSO/MVFR-8:52 a.m.-Assist CSP at 17900 Hwy 13, Meeker

4-H News: Panther Country

RANGELY I The Panther Country has started another busy 4-H year. They have met several times for livestock judging and club meetings. On Feb. 25, McKale Pennell, Cheyenne Steele, Sarah Connor, Samantha Lapp and Tessa Slagle voted in this year’s new officers.