The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District presented a district dance recital on Saturday night a part of the Christmas activities in Rangely, which included a number of activities including the annual Rangely Parade of Lights.
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Letter to the Editor: Venting frustrations
Dear Editor: I had to remove my signs along Highway 64 west of Meeker. I was afraid that people stopping to take pictures and to look might cause an accident. I thought maybe I could vent my frustrations through the paper. Jeramee Brumback Meeker
Rio Blanco County jobless rate up slightly
RBC I The same number of Rio Blanco County residents were receiving unemployment in October as there were in September of this year, but because the available workforce was down slightly, the Rio Blanco County jobless rate rose from 4.5 percent in September to 4.6 percent in October.
Stocking stuffers for outdoorsmen and DIY-ers
RBC I While checking those big ticket items off your holiday shopping list can be stressful, don’t let stocking stuffers bog you down. Simple gifts that show you care about your recipient and their hobbies work great. For those who love the garage and the great outdoors, here are a[Read More…]
Christmas shopping at the Wing…
Thanks to the generosity of Meeker area vendors and volunteers, the residents of the Walbridge Wing at Pioneers Medical Center had a good time shopping on Dec. 10 for free gifts for Christmas giving.
Santa…
With the cold, snow and wind early this week, good ole Santa Claus appears to be in slightly warmer surroundings near a beach somewhere, trying to help remind Rangely parade watchers on Saturday night that winter won’t go on forever and that warmer temperatures are coming—eventually.
Teach kids to care for others over the holidays
RBC I Knowing when to talk to your children about serious problems they may face sooner rather than later can be difficult for parents. While burdening a child with a complex issue at too early of an age may frighten or confuse them, it’s important to ensure they’re prepared for[Read More…]
Obituaries: Pat and Jim McFarland
Jimmy D. McFarland was born on Nov. 23, 1938, at Breckenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas, to Hubert V. McFarland and Leona Pearl Simpson McFarland. He died on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.
Tough competition for Panther wrestlers in Delta tournament
RANGELY I The Rangely High School wrestling team went on the road and found some big-school competition in Delta during the past weekend, and this weekend the Panthers will ride the bus again to Kremmling, where they will wrestle in the West Grand Invitational.
Eskelsons expanding Bowstrings business
MEEKER I Jeff and Kristen Eskelson purchased Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, Inc., from Bill and Erma Rucker in 2010, and since then the business has continued to thrive and grow.
Powered by coal…
There are a lot of lighted and decorated homes and businesses in Rangely, but one of the top displays is at the Rusty and Amber Barnes residence on South Sunset. The house is spectacularly lighted, but there is more to the display than can be shown in one photograph.
Chamber Bucks available
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is now selling Chamber Bucks for use with most Meeker merchants in an effort to keep local shopping dollars in town. If you or your business would like to give Chamber Bucks as holiday gifts, please stop by the Meeker chamber office at[Read More…]
