RANGELY I ConsumerAffairs.com analyzed FBI and Census Bureau data from 2014 to create a map displaying the safest cities in the United States, and Rangely is ranked No. 3 in Colorado for the lowest odds of a burglary taking place.
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Rangely School Board eyes budget and reserve
RANGELY I The Rangely School Board met Jan. 5 for a work session in which the board members began preliminary discussions about the 2016/17 school-year budget, specifically how much to spend out of reserve funds and where to make cuts.
Conservation districts launch horse, burro info
RBC I The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts joined with the National Horse and Burro Rangeland Management Coalition (Coalition) to launch a public information and education campaign to provide insights to the general public of the challenges excess wild horses and burros pose to Western rangelands.
Sledding season…
This young gentleman found out that going down a straight line on a bumpy hill isn’t always a smooth ride as his sled is getting ready to dump him on his way down the hill at Paintbrush Park in Meeker on Saturday during the Cardboard Derby. Sponsored by the ERBM[Read More…]
Huitt termed out as mayor; Rangely board to change faces
RANGELY I This coming spring, the Town of Rangely will be electing several new members to the Town Board of Trustees, or Town Council, including the position of mayor and three town trustees, referred to as council members. Mayor Frank Huitt will be leaving his position and is prevented from[Read More…]
Meeker Town Board approves dispatch, Better City accords
MEEKER I At the Jan. 5 Meeker Town Council meeting, Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola requested that the town buy in to a new distribution of costs for the shared law enforcement, fire and public safety dispatch operation.
A Look at the News: Who killed the XL Pipeline?
RBC I On Earth Day 2014, a group of farmers, ranchers and Native Americans who live along the proposed Keystone XL pipeline route marched and rode horseback through Washington, D.C., wearing cowboy hats and feather headdresses. On the National Mall, they erected tipis and held ceremonies; a couple of days[Read More…]
Chowing down…
After some tough sled racing, it was time for everyone to refill their tanks with a hot dog/chili lunch served by Wendll’s. There were hot drinks, hot dogs, chili with or without onions and sour cream, chips, cornbread and chocolate chip cookies, which filled up most of the space created[Read More…]
Meeker town election to bring new look to board
MEEKER I The Meeker Town Board election on April 5 is rapidly approaching. The deadline for candidates to file their petitions to run is Jan. 25. Candidates must be at least 18 years old by April 5, have been a resident of the town for at least the 12 months[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Opposed to Colorado wolf reintroduction
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and members of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.
RBCHS has annual meeting, officers the same
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society hosted its annual meeting on Sunday afternoon at the Old West Heritage Culture Center, which included a recap of the 2015 accomplishments as well as the election of officers for 2016.
Obituary: Lois C. Weis
Lois C. Weis of Grand Junction, Colo., passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.
