MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved two new Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) leases to encourage industry to develop and test technologies aimed at developing oil shale resources on a commercial scale.
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New arrival: Siari Flor Sanchez
Jackie and Luis Sanchez are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Siari Flor. Siari was born on Aug. 6, 2012, (11 years, one day after big brother Estevan) at 2:55 p.m, in Steamboat Springs.
Home of: Paul and Sharon Conrad
RANGELY | Longtime Rangely residents Paul and Sharon Conrad are this week’s “home of” honorees. Paul and Sharon were married 50 years ago Aug. 4, 1962, in DeCatur, Ind.
Panther football …
Rangely Panther senior Chas Byerly scored three touchdowns, including this kickoff return in the season opener against Dove Creek and classmate Colton Coombs scored two but it was not enough as the Panthers lost their first non-conference game, in their 8-man football debut. The Panthers will travel to Collbran to[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Sept. 6, 2012
Slick as black ice Dear Editor: A few days ago while trying to negotiate County Road 13 (Flag Creek), I slid off the road and nearly rolled my Jeep.
News Briefs: Sept. 6, 2012
White River Museum open house Sept. 8 MEEKER | You are invited to an open house at the White River Museum. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. for the opening ceremony with town and county representatives and our lighting designer.
Dog days of summer…
The sun was rising on the course during the handlers’ meeting before the start of the 26th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials yesterday at Ute Park.
Classifieds: Sept. 6, 2012
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One last final wink
MEEKER I Our community lost two wonderful people, with the recent deaths of Mr. Dean Parr and Mrs. Ruth King, both originals.
RBC to utilize CodeRED alert app
RBC I Rio Blanco County, through a contract with Emergency Communications Network, LLC, will begin providing public safety alerts through the company’s new public safety app — CodeRED Mobile Alert.
POW/MIA flag symbolizes plight
RBC I In 1971, Mrs. Michael Hoff, an MIA wife and member of the National League of Families, recognized the need for a symbol of our POW/MIAs.
Shults undefeated in showmanship
MEEKER I Madi Shults, a member of the White River 4-H Livestock Club, returned from the 2012 Colorado State Fair. Accomplishing two of the three goals she set at the beginning of this 4-H season.
