RBC I Losing three of a police department’s dispatchers, two of them in a 45-day period, is a challenge no department wants to face. In February, that is exactly what happened to the Rangely Police Department when two dispatchers found other positions and a third was dismissed.
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Quinn leading MHS fine arts program on professional, quality path
MEEKER I Ben Quinn directs the fine arts program at Meeker High School and is an amazingly talented and creative artist and teacher, according to his students, their parents, his colleagues and many community members who have seen the creative works of his fine arts students.
Local oil, gas amendment released
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management on Friday released its Proposed Oil and Gas Amendment to the White River Field Office Resource Management Plan, which will help guide oil and gas development in northwestern Colorado’s Piceance Basin for the next 20 years.
Guest Opinion: BLM wants more money; Congress deaf to requests
RBC I The director of the Bureau of Land Management sat across a big oval table from members of the U.S. House of Representatives last week and made his case for more money. The agency needs increased funding, he said, to manage challenges as diverse as a drilling boom and[Read More…]
From My Window… Future of Brothers unknown; Piceance Creek an unexpected surprise
It kind of ruined my day when I saw the “For Sale” sign on Brothers Meat Processing in Meeker a couple of weeks ago. First of all, I hated to think that another business was going to leave Meeker, and I hated to possibly lose a store where I was[Read More…]
Meeker, Rangely chambers setting up SBDC offices
RBC I Owning a small business can be challenging as well as rewarding, and a Small Business Development Center is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs seeking assistance with their existing business needs or individuals or partners with concerns ranging from business start-up to and including expansion.
Rangely police seek those who vandalized 10 trees
RANGELY I The Rangely Police Department is seeking local help in solving a case of criminal mischief committed on some young trees on Rio Mesa Drive in Rangely.
CNCC rodeo team fares well in Utah, hosts Spartan Showdown
RANGELY I The CNCC Rodeo Team has been busy. On both ends of spring break, members of the team competed in regional rodeos at Heber City, Utah, and Ogden, Utah. Those events were in preparation for the two-day Spartan Showdown this weekend at home.
Pennies for Parkview…
VA to amend 40-mile rule for veterans needing health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. I The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) announced Tuesday it will alter its “40-mile rule” to improve access to health care for veterans living in rural areas.
Man dies from gunshot wound
RANGELY I A Rangely area man died following an accidental gunshot wound Thursday afternoon, according to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office.
Rangely memorial blood drive Friday
RANGELY I Each year has something to teach Ian and Kathy Kottenstette.
