Dear Editor: It has come to our attention that there is some misinformation floating around town. We discovered this over Valentine’s Day when several people commented that it was too bad that this was our last day of business. We are writing this letter to set the record straight. Flora[Read More…]
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Erik Striegel proves drug recovery is possible
RANGELY | Fourteen years ago this spring Erik Striegel, then a regular drug user, decided it was time to get his life in order by definitively and permanently walking away from his addiction. With the help of family and the local drug court he managed to do just that. Striegel, who[Read More…]
Life is like a roller coaster, and that’s OK
RBC | When I was 13 or so, I went on a youth trip to Elitches in Denver. It was a big deal. I, a shy homeschooled pastor’s kid, was to be released into the amusement park wilds with a bunch of other irrational teens. (Okay, okay, with a one to[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely Food Bank in desperate need of donations
Dear Editor: The Rangely Food Bank is in desperate need of your donations. After several years of a tight local economy the Rangely Food Bank is continuing to experience increased demand for their services. With the demand increasing the food bank is in need of cash donations to help purchase[Read More…]
Startup Colorado meetings March 7
RBC | Please join Startup Colorado and Rio Blanco County for a community workshop to discuss the current state of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rio Blanco County. Startup Colorado is a community-led program focused on supporting entrepreneurial communities and to connect to resources across the state and region. Meeting in[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from museum curator
Dear Editor: Thank you to all the people that came to my retirement party and those that stopped in the museum or on the street to wish me a good retirement. Thanks for the gifts that I have received. Thanks to the ladies who made all the goodies and drinks.[Read More…]
Varner named outstanding wrestler in Fruita dual
RANGELY | Rangely’s young Panthers started their season in Fruita this past weekend in a big dual team tournament. The Panthers wrestled Fruita A, West Redlands A, Mt. Garfield and Nucla. They didn’t win any duals due to giving up so many forfeits. In head to head matches they competed very[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer announces candidacy for commissioner seat
Dear Editor: I am writing to announce my candidacy for the office of Rio Blanco Commissioner, District 1 and to ask for your support. I consider myself a strong conservative and firmly believe in limited government. I would consider it an honor to represent the citizens of Rio Blanco County,[Read More…]
2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
MEEKER | It’s time for the second annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. This year’s event, with proceeds once again going to the Meeker Multiple Sclerosis Fund (administered by the Meeker Ministerial Alliance), will be held on Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Buffalo Room at Chippers, 285 Sixth St.[Read More…]
Tomato plant blooms right where it landed
MEEKER | A batch of fringed sagebrush seedlings grace a table in the greenhouse at the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center (UCEPC), located on the mesa south of Meeker. The UCEPC focuses the majority of its attention on growing and testing seed varieties of native plants—mostly grasses and shrubs—but this[Read More…]
MHS girls come in second
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys lost to their Rio Blanco County rival in league play but won a tie-breaker to enter the District 5 tournament as the number one seed, only to have the Rangely Panthers beat them by one point on a last second shot. The Cowboys will continue their[Read More…]
RHS boys headed to regionals Friday
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers had a tough weekend of basketball as they started into the post season. The Panthers started off by hosting the Vail Mountain Rangers Wednesday. The game started fast, and the Panthers were able to jump to an early lead in the first quarter. The Rangely squad[Read More…]
