The Montrose Chamber of Commerce hosted the second annual Western Slope Chamber Executive Meeting on July 29 at the Bridges Golf Course and Country Club. Topics discussed were ballot initiatives, oil and gas, membership, industry trends, and events and fundraisers. Top row, left to right, are chamber executives: Stephanie Kobald[Read More…]
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Supermoon aglow…
On Sunday night there was a ‘supermoon’ over Rio Blanco County. That occurs when the moon is closes to earth, and it appears larger when it rises and when it has a reddish-orange tint to it. The next supermoon and the last one of the year is scheduled in the[Read More…]
Volleyball begins…
Although the Rangely High School volleyball team does not have a match scheduled until the end of August, the team started practice Monday, a week before the start of the school year.
CDOT online job fair will continue through August
RBC I The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Department of Labor and Employment are hosting a “virtual” job fair during August.
BLM delays wild horse roundup
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has agreed to delay the proposed roundup of more than 800 wild horses in Wyoming to allow the court time to rule on a motion for a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction filed late Friday by several environmental groups.
Rangely trail project advances while new veterans’ memorial park nears completion
RANGELY I A non-motorized trails project in the works for more than two years approached completion this week while Town of Rangely subcontractors began work on a veterans’ memorial park in the existing Hefley Park last week. The first link of a 16-mile, five-loop trail system outlined in a 2011[Read More…]
Rangely school supply lists
PRESCHOOL 2 pkgs. colored construction paper, 3-4 pkgs. of purple glue sticks , 2 pkgs. of magic markers-washable, 1pkg. of assorted pipe cleaners, 2 boxes of 5-6 oz. wax coated cups, 2pkgs. of watercolors (Prang or Crayola), 1 pkg. of art supplies (confetti, pompoms, etc.), 1 box quart or gallon[Read More…]
On to the tournament…
Local baseball coach Brian Merrifield, who plays coed softball on the Ripped Shorts team, is pictured making contact for an RBI against defending champions Ace Trucking in one of the final games of the regular season. The double elimination tournament started Wednesday and the bracket was not set at press[Read More…]
MSD sells old BLM building, names MHS track for Bob King
MEEKER I The Meeker School Board had a busy agenda on Aug. 5, taking action on items including the sale of the old Bureau of Land Management building on east Market Street and the naming of the running track at Starbuck Stadium for a long-time school official.
Box social on Aug. 30 at Buford School to benefit Coal Creek School
BUFORD I The White River Community Association (WRCA), which has preserved and now maintains the rural Buford School upriver, is putting on its dancing shoes and graciously inviting the community to be a part of recreating history and supporting another rural school.
Gardner listens to concerns of local officials
RBC I The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts joined the Rio Blanco County commissioners and several members of the public for a meeting with U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner on Friday to address shared concerns about a number of natural resource issues.
Meeker and Rangely schools back in session during the next week
RBC I The summer fun and frolic ends next week for students in Rangely and Meeker as the 2014-15 school year begins.
