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Sportsmen praise new oil shale plan

RBC I A new version of a federal plan regulating development of oil shale and tar sands on public lands in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah drew measured praise from Sportsmen for Responsible Energy Development on Friday.

Udall: Interior’s shale plan good

RBC I Sen. Mark Udall, who serves on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed the U.S. Department of the Interior’s plan unveiled on Saturday to encourage the research and development of Colorado’s abundant oil shale resources.

CNCC hosts Spartan Showdown

RANGELY I Slip into your Wranglers and slide on your cowboy boots. In just over a week, it’s rodeo time in Rangely.

Local golf pro earns award

MEEKER I It was recently announced by the Professional Golfers Association (PGA), Colorado Section, West Chapter, that local golf professional Jim Cook will be awarded the 2013 Warren Smith Award at the annual spring meeting in April in Grand Junction.

481 DUI arrests over weekend

RBC I The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Heat Is On campaign spread the important message for revelers to designate a sober driver over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, with many heeding that call.

BMS wrestlers qualify for state tourney

MEEKER I A dozen members of the Barone Middle School wrestling team competed in the annual regional wrestling tournament on Saturday in Fruita, with eight members qualifying for the state tournament this weekend in Denver.

Rangely Rural gets new fire truck

RANGELY I A new tanker/pumper truck for structure fire suppression and rescue is in active service after passing its final inspection at the Rosenbauer manufacturing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., earlier this month.

Meeker DI teams advance in tourney

MEEKER I Nine Meeker teams competed at the Regional Destination Imagination Tournament on March 23 in Palisade. The problem-solving teams have been working since November to solve their challenge while practicing thinking “on their feet” for their instant challenges.