RANGELY | Colorado state Rep. Randy Baumgardner of Hot Sulphur Springs, center, visited the Rangely campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College recently.
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Victim described as ‘a great guy’
RANGELY I Wes Torsell had only good things to say about his neighbor Jerry Snider Sr. Torsell lived next door to Snider Sr. on Darius Avenue in Rangely.
Board meets today in Steamboat
RANGELY | The Northwest Workforce Board, charged with the oversight of the Colorado Workforce Centers in northwest Colorado and comprised of business and community leaders
Authorities look for motive in Jerry Snider Sr. murder
RANGELY I When officers entered the house at 134 Darius Ave. on the afternoon of July 3, they found the body of Jerry Snider Sr. on the floor in the living room. He “appeared to have been dead for a period of time,” according to the arrest warrant.
Called to office
RANGELY | In a letter from the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Kent G. Roberts was called to the office of bishop for the Rangely 1st Ward.
Skyfire!
RANGELY | Fireworks lit up the sky over Kenney Reservoir during Saturday’s Rangely Fourth of July fireworks show,
Journey of hope
DINOSAUR | Push America’s Journey of Hope, consisting of 35 college student bicyclists from across the United States, arrived in Dinosaur on July 1.
Chevron donation
RANGELY | Chevron USA recently donated $36,000 to Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) for support of its energy programs.
Juicy mess at Range Call’s watermelon eating contest
MEEKER | The watermelon eating contest during Range Call brought out a group of hungry competitors.
Letter: Practice pool is appreciated
I would like to thank the very generous person who donated money toward a practice pool for the swim team,
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Gustaf Kracht was the winner of the greased-pig contest at the 4th of July festivities. Irene Amick won the 50-yard dash. Mary Amick won the nail driving contest.
Letter: Dogs aren’t lovable in neighbors’ yards
To the people in my neighborhood who have dogs, and let them run loose, it’s a big problem.
