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Tree planting: How best to get healthy trees into the ground
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, we discussed selection and pre-plant considerations for trees and shrubs. The following is a detailed recommendation for you to consider as you plant. RBC I Step 1. Determine depth of the planting hole. To deal with the soil texture interface between the root ball soil and[Read More…]
Obituary: Louis Lee Stevens
Louis Lee Stevens was born Sept. 3, 1935, to Louis Lorraine Stevens and Johanna Vandermuelen Stevens in Indianapolis, Ind., where he spent the first six years of his life.
Red Cross seeks Northern Colorado director
RBC I The American Red Cross Colorado and Wyoming Region has opened the search for an executive director to lead the American Red Cross of Northern Colorado. The Red Cross will fill the leadership position when current Executive Director Erin Mounsey steps down in July after 11 years working for[Read More…]
Meeker’s Class of 1965 has great 50th reunion
MEEKER I It was an honor and great fun to celebrate our Meeker High School 50th class reunion in conjunction with the Meeker Range Call Celebration. We were a large class in number (65), and a close class having had reunions every five years since we graduated in 1965.
Meeker sidewalk Phase 1 ending
RBC I Construction of Phase 1 of the new Meeker sidewalk project along the northern shoulder of Market Street between Watt’s Ranch Market and Fourth street and new crosswalks at Fifth and Eighth street intersections on Market Street is nearing completion with paving scheduled for next week. Phase 2 of[Read More…]
Rangely senior picnic Wednesday
RANGELY I The annual senior picnic will be held Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at Elks Park to show appreciation for Rangely residents 55 and older. Hat Creek BBQ will provide the meal. Table service will also be provided. You are welcome to bring a covered dish, but it’s[Read More…]
Rainbow trout make major comeback
RBC I After being devastated by whirling disease in the 1990s, rainbow trout populations are increasing in most major rivers in the state thanks to a 20-year effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic scientists and biologists. “It’s been a long road, but bringing back populations of fish that were[Read More…]
Rangely girl makes Dean’s List at Fort Lewis
RANGELY I Chelsea Ficken of Rangely was named to Fort Lewis College’s Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester. Ficken’s major is business administration—management option.
Beautifying Rangely…
Range Call parade results
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced the winners in the annual Meeker Range Call Parade, held July 4 in downtown Meeker: Winner of the Best of Show was the Bank of the San Juans float; Most Creative float winner was the Rio Blanco Masons; Judges’ Choice winner was[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Man from Meeker made my day
Dear Editor: My motorcycle trip last week could have been much briefer if it wasn’t for local Dale Lloyd. In my haste to go for a ride I discovered I had left my wallet at home.
