RANGELY | The Colorado Hospital Association’s Rural Health and Hospitals Conference was held in Denver last week. Rangely District Hospital CEO Nick Goshe, Pioneers Medical Center CEO Ken Harman and board members from both local hospitals attended. Goshe was asked to give a presentation to the legislatures at the capitol[Read More…]
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If it doesn’t come out in the wash it will probably come out in print
By Pat Turner [email protected] RBC | I’ve learned that when you work at the newspaper a lot of extra information comes your way. We try and keep conflicts “under the radar” and hope the powers that be will work them out. But when it comes to information that affects the[Read More…]
Food safety classes in Meeker, Rangely
RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is offering Food Safety Basics training for food employees. Managers, chefs and staff are encouraged to attend. Participation may qualify an establishment for one of its routine food inspections for the year. Meeker class: March 22 from 1-5 p.m. at[Read More…]
Spartans win three of four softball games against Utah
RANGELY | CNCC head softball coach Ysidro Jimenez gave CNCC faculty, staff and students an update on the tournament held this past weekend in Rangely with Utah State University-Eastern. “A big congrats goes out to CNCC softball’s Taylor Reidhead, voted Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC) softball pitcher of the week,”[Read More…]
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BLM methane rule poised for repeal in U.S. Senate
RBC | The federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for the management of all mineral resources owned by U.S. Citizens—the taxpayers—and Indians on tribal lands. On Nov. 18, 2016, after deliberations with public and industry involvement that began in 2011, BLM promulgated its “Waste Prevention, Production Subject to[Read More…]
RDA grocery discussion continues
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency met last week where they heard updates on various economic activities around town including a potential end to the county oil and gas impact fee moratorium as well as entered into an occasionally heated discussion about the Rangely grocery situation. RDA member Tim Webber[Read More…]
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Chevron crews respond to oil spill
RANGELY | This week Chevron Pipe Line Company is continuing their response to a crude oil spill which occurred at a collection station outside of Rangely on March 5. Following the spill of the 115 barrels (4,830 gallons) of crude oil, Chevron immediately shut down the line and sent a[Read More…]
St. Pat’s Day Festival to support MS
MEEKER | The first annual Saint Pat’s Day Festival in Meeker is set for March 17. Enjoy dining specials at local restaurants all evening. Kids’ activities at the Hugus Building from 6:30-8 p.m. Dance with drinks and dessert at the Hugus Building, 8-11 p.m. After party at Chippers, 10 p.m.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: March 16, 2017
– Range Call meeting March 16 at 7 p.m. in the OEH room at the Fairgrounds. We will be discussing and planning events for this year’s Range Call and welcome any volunteers to participate. – Spring Break Pool Party March 22 from 2-7 p.m. at the Meeker Rec Center. Free[Read More…]
