RBC I The Rio Blanco County commissioners gave architect Jim Lichty until April 22 to come up with cost comparisons on building a new justice center on county courthouse property in Meeker versus building a new justice center at an alternate location.
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Sportsmanship …
Based on outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and character on and off the court, the Yampa Valley Basketball Officials Association, represented by Rick Murr, John Whinery and Ryan Duran, presented Meeker senior Kaysyn Chintala with the 2012-2013 sportsmanship award after the final regular season game.
Home of: John and Connie Kelley
MEEKER | John and Connie Kelley of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. John is a 16-year resident. Connie has lived here 37 years. They will celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary April 24.
Nichols family history goes back to the beginning
RBC I Meeker and Rangely history can’t go back much farther then Fred Nichols, the grandfather of Nancy Sullivan.
BMS opens season with three wins
MEEKER I “They wrestled great for not having very many practices in,” Barone Middle School head wrestling coach Lee Overton said about his team’s first performance of the season. “We just have one week of routine practice.”
Sage grouse tours March 18-April 7
RBC | Join a special guided tour to see Greater Sage Grouse perform its elaborate mating dance and learn more about efforts to preserve this important bird of the sagebrush.
Homecoming queen…
Alyssa Mae Magalong of Security/Colorado Springs, a college student and vice-president of student government at CNCC in Rangely, represented Colorado at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., this past New Year’s Eve.
Rangely’s Sarah Ward prepares for Boston Marathon
RANGELY I When Colorado Northwestern Community College anatomy and nutrition instructor Sarah Ward ran her third marathon last May and won the women’s division, she knew her time had qualified her for the Boston Marathon.
AGNC supports governor
RBC I Scott McInnis, executive director of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC), said the organization supports Governor John Hickenlooper in his opposition to a bill that would mandate unionization and collective bargaining for firefighters across the state.
Meeker 4-H Beef Club report
MEEKER I At the first Meeker Beef meeting on Jan. 28, we elected officers and made arrangements for a feeder show and weigh-in on Feb. 24.
Pinewood Derby…
Rangely Cub Scout Packs 189/191 held their Pinewood Derby in February, producing fast cars, huge smiles and excited boys.
