The Rangely 4-H groups would like to thank Jeff and Rebecca Rector for the hospitality shown to our groups last weekend at the county fair. The Rectors prepared meals for both Rangely and Meeker families all week long. Once again, thank you! COURTESY PHOTO
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Lake Avery water release underway
RBC | Fish struggling with high temperatures and low water flow in the White River are getting a bit of reprieve. Last Friday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife began releasing cooler water from Lake Avery in an ongoing effort to keep coldwater fish in the river alive as tough, drought conditions[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update—Sunday, Aug. 12
Cabin Lake Fire Information Scott Bovey– Incident Commander-Type 3 Update 10:00 a.m. Direct and aggressive suppression continues today on the Cabin Lake Fire Fire: Cabin Lake Fire Containment: 45% Acres: estimated 1,900 Start Date: July 29 Cause: Unknown Location: approx. 5.5 miles south of Buford and approx. 7 miles[Read More…]
VOTER SURVEY RESULTS …
RBC | Apparently people who don’t vote also don’t take surveys about voting. Forty of the 42 respondents to our question about voting in the June primary said they voted. Forty of the 42 (not the same 40, oddly) expressed their intent to vote in the general election in November.[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update
Wind activity yesterday pushed the #CabinLakeFire across control lines. Containment has been reduced to 45 percent and acreage of the fire has increased by approximately 600 acres. Crews are actively working the fire from the ground and air. Pre-evacuation orders are in place for the area and County Road 17[Read More…]
Methodist Church Anniversary BBQ Aug. 12
MEEKER | Everyone is invited to a community barbecue and reunion at 1 p.m. On Sunday, Aug 12 at Town Park for Meeker Methodist Church 125th anniversary celebration. Those attending are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert. There will be music from past musicians who attended the church[Read More…]
Register now for Mindful Minnies
MEEKER | Register your 4-6 year old now for this six-week course on Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon, starting Aug. 24. Children will enjoy fun and safe activities on the courthouse lawn to get their wiggles out before heading to the Mountain Charisma Studio for story time, meditation (focusing[Read More…]
William’s Brothers Band Friday, Aug. 11
RANGELY | William’s Brothers Band in concert at Elks Park in Rangely on
CORRECTION …
RANGELY | Last week we ran a story about Rangely’s Sam Tolley being inducted as the AESC President. We incorrectly reported that Tolley owns Alliance Energy. Tolley no longer owns Alliance, however he does currently own SPN Well Services.
CORRECTION …
RANGELY | Last week we ran a story about Rangely’s Sam Tolley being inducted as the AESC President. We incorrectly reported that Tolley owns Alliance Energy. Tolley no longer owns Alliance, however he does currently own SPN Well Services.
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RBC | The first issue of the paper was set to appear on Aug. 8 and would have been the earliest paper to be published in northwestern Colorado, but just before “going to press”
Community Calendar: August 9, 2018
– Meeker Farmers Market Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Main & Fifth. – Summer Entertainment Series Aug. 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion. Enjoy music by Bluegrass Offenders and beer, cocktails, wine, cheese and snacks from Blanco Cellars/The Little Cheese Shop, Meeker Arts &[Read More…]
