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Tipton to commemorate 1962 Aspinall speech

The late Wayne N. Aspinall, who served as U.S. Representative from Colorado’s 4th District from 1949 to 1972, was the keynote speaker at Rangely College’s 1962 Dedication Ceremony. His speech will again be read at this Saturday’s Colorado Northwestern Community College 50th Anniversary Re-dedication Celebration.

Reflecting on the role the college has played

With uncommon faith, vision and determination, the citizens of Rangely and Western Rio Blanco, acting through their local school district and in alliance with Mesa College, put into motion this most improbable of accomplishments — Rangely College,” says Russell George, President of Colorado Northwestern Community College. “Fifty years ago these[Read More…]

Colorado gas prices falling

RBC I Average retail gasoline prices in Colorado have fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.69/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80/g, according to gasoline price website ColoradoGasPrices.com.

Middle Elk fire area closed

MEEKER I The Middle Elk Fire on the Blanco Ranger District is located some 30 miles north of New Castle, Colo., to the west of the Buford New Castle Road at Hiner Springs. For safety reasons the area of the fire remains closed at this time.

MHS homecoming …

Meeker High School juniors Dylan Mobley and Mariah Jensen were crowned king and queen for the 2012 homecoming. Seniors Anne George and Scott Smith were first attendants and Jeremy Musgrave and Linda Olivas were second attendants.