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New staff for Meeker schools
MEEKER I The Meeker School District released the names of the many new employees this year on the district teaching and support staffs as well as those new in the three school’s athletic departments.
DOI OKs 2014 health insurance rates
RBC I The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) has reviewed and approved 541 new health insurance plans from 18 statewide carriers to offer personal coverage to consumers and small businesses starting January 1, 2014.
Suicides high in national parks; Monument near top
RBC I Many of us are attracted to nature, expansive views and wild settings, so it’s not surprising that this year millions will come West to visit our spectacular national parks. Almost all will go back home to talk of the wonders of the mountains and the brilliant stars at[Read More…]
Jerry LeBleu Sr. Memorial softball tourney raises scholarship funds
RANGELY I A men’s and a coed softball tournament played in memory of Jerry LeBleu Sr. at Kevin Poole Memorial Field in Rangely raised funds for a scholarship awarded annually to a Rangely High School senior.
Panthers host scrimmage at home
RANGELY I The Rangely Panther football team held a scrimmage on Yeager Field last week, in preparation for their first game of the season at home against Dove Creek.
Voting under way now for Meeker Classic’s poster
MEEKER | Mary Frances Coryell, the art committee chair for the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, said the 50 art contest entries by 38 artists from across North American are now hanging at Wendll’s and awaiting the public’s vote.
Encana Oil and Gas gives Rangely schools $10,500 grant
For the second year in a row, Encana Oil & Gas, Inc. has awarded the Rangely School District with a $10,500 grant dedicated to helping enhance the innovation and creativity in Rangely classrooms.
Rifle shooting range closed for repairs
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife started making major improvements to the shooting range at the West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area beginning Monday, and the range has been closed due to the work.
Cowboys kick off season Friday in GJ
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboy football team has a new and familiar coach, and will open its season Friday in Grand Junction, then host the annual Kickoff Classic golf tournament Saturday at Meeker Golf Course.
County puts administrator hunt on hold
RBC I The plan by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners to hire a full-time county administrator has officially be put on hold for now, board Chairman Shawn Bolton said.
OHV Show and Shine…
Roughly 100 off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders took part in last weekend’s Colorado OHV Coalition’s (COHVCO)’s second annual White River OHV Rendezvous in Meeker.



