RANGELY I It’s not been the kind of season that was hoped for by first-year coach Tim Galloway. Making the playoffs is out of the question. And there have been some ugly losses as well as games that could have gone the other way. But, despite any earlier disappointments, the[Read More…]
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H1N1 vaccine clinics
RBC I The H1N1 vaccine will be available locally next week for the following target groups: • Pregnant women. • People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age. • Healthcare personnel with direct patient care contact.
Letter: Thanks from Rangely Cares, Rangely Shares
Rangely Cares, Rangely Shares is an organization committed to helping Rangely residents who are seeking treatment for cancer or medical emergencies. We help with out-of-pocket expenses such as gas, motels and meals when going for out-of-town treatments. We have also been able to help those who have been in accidents[Read More…]
Slide Show: Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon cutting at the Rangely Junior/Senior High commemorated the remodeling work done at the school, part of a $15 million bond project.
Mullen honored with statue on Rangely Library grounds
RANGELY I Local artist Wendy Roberts said it was only fitting to memorialize longtime superintendent Robert Mullen in this way. “He loved learning. He loved teaching. He loved books. And he loved his family,” Roberts said.
Obituary: Eldon L. Jones
Eldon L. “Skeeter” Jones, 56, of Cheyenne, Wyo., departed this life Oct. 9 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on June 25, 1953. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1979 and worked in the oil fields in[Read More…]
Parks hearing is Dec. 18
RANGELY I A preliminary hearing for John Parks has been set for Dec. 18. Parks was arrested in May in Rangely and charged with retaliation against a witness and menacing. He was arrested again in July for violating a restraining order in the case. Parks appeared briefly Friday in district[Read More…]
Board candidates make views known
RBC I Editor’s note: Candidates in the Nov. 3 election for positions on the Meeker and Rangely school boards were asked to respond to general questions about their qualifications and why they are running for office. The responses that were received appear in alphabetical order, first for Meeker, then for[Read More…]
Holcomb resigns Rangely School Board position
RANGELY I There will be three vacancies on the Rangely School Board now, instead of two. Teri Holcomb submitted her resignation last week for health reasons, leaving three openings on the board. Incumbent Adair Norman as well as challengers Connie Mick and Rebecca Rector are on the ballot for the[Read More…]
Snider claims insanity, pleads not guilty in killing of father
RANGELY I Jerry Snider Jr., charged with killing his father over the Fourth of July weekend, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Friday in district court.
County youth fare well at Colorado State Fair in Pueblo
Market Steer Class 1701 – Stacy Fitzgibbons, 7th place Class 1706 – Madison Shults, 5th place Class 1709 – Mcclaine Shults, 6th place Market Heifer Class 1752 – Hillary Hayes, 2nd place and sale qualifier Beef Showmanship Intermediate – Mcclaine Shults, 4th place Junior – Madison Shults, 1st place Market[Read More…]
Rangely’s fall 2009 gymkhana
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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