The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago March 7, 1935 • Everett Rector, Rangely pioneer, was severely burned when carbide gas from his lighting system exploded. It seems that after retiring for night, Mr. Rector thought he smelled a gas odor. When he struck a match there was an explosion.
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Ormsbee makes parents proud
Lt. Robert Ormsbee, son of Robert and Gloria Ormsbee of Dinosaur, was graduated from the Hawk Mountain Ranger Search and Rescue School on Feb. 21. The Hawk Mountain Ranger School is located in Hawk Mountain, Pa.,
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Friday, February 19 RBSO-1:50 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 3000 County Rd. 65, Rangely RBSO-9:13 a.m.-VIN inspection at 3500 County Rd. 102, Rangely MPD-9:36 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 986 Karen Court, Meeker
Letter: Congressman’s office doesn’t respond
When Congressman John Salazar first sought office, he impressed many of us as being a good moderate. Even though I am not a Democrat, I not only voted for him, but convinced others to do so as well.
Hejl~Withouse engagement
RANGELY | Mr. and Mrs. Kent Hejl are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey, to Michael C. Withouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Withouse.
District attorney won’t pursue death penalty
RANGELY I Jerry Snider Jr. is charged with taking the life of another person — his father. However, the attorney prosecuting the case won’t seek to condemn Snider to the same fate.
‘Too much snow’ cancels editor’s first snowmobile ride
A snowstorm, of all things, canceled the White River Snowmobile Club’s annual ride. Poor visibility and road conditions were contributing factors in the decision to scrub the snowmobile ride Feb. 21, not to mention lots of fresh snow. “There was just so much snow, it would’ve been overwhelming for your[Read More…]
Rangely wrestlers open at Craig tournament
RANGELY I Even though they were missing some of their team members, Rangely Junior High’s wrestling team had some strong individual performances in last weekend’s season-opening tournament at Craig. Ketson Rouse, a sixth-grader, wrestled at 60 and 75 pounds and won twice for the Panthers.
Lady Panthers play at Durango Friday
RANGELY I It’s on to regionals. And it will be a bit of a drive. Based on their second-place finish at last weekend’s district basketball tournament, which Rangely hosted, the Lady Panthers are headed to Durango — the farthest regional site. All four teams in last weekend’s Western Slope League[Read More…]
Family still seeks answers in death of Rangely man
RANGELY I It has been eight months since Jerry Snider Sr. was killed in his home here and his oldest son was arrested on first-degree murder charges. And while the homicide case involving Jerry Snider Jr. is on track for trial — likely to start this summer — the family[Read More…]
Principal has seen short week up close
RANGELY I While the Rangely School District continues to study switching to a four-day school week, Rob Winn has already done his homework. Winn, the principal at Rangely Junior/Senior High, had firsthand experience with a four-day school week while teaching at Hayden.
Letter: Dr. Hinton explains her reasons for leaving
Over the last two years, I have worked with and gotten to know many of you as patients and as unique, caring individuals. I have been welcomed into this community and feel fortunate to have been able to provide you quality health care. Having become such a part of the[Read More…]
