Don’t miss the annual Rangely Elks Annual Charity Ball on Nov. 5! Join us for Happy Hour and Hors d’oeuvres from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The live auction will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Live music from Roundabout 8 p.m.
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Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago — A number of the up-river dry farmers met in town and took initial steps to the organization of a flour mill company. It seems to be the opinion of those having the matter in hand that present milling facilities are not adequate[Read More…]
HOME OF: Darlene Feller
RANGELY | Darlene Feller of Rangely is this week’s “home of” honoree. 10 years ago, Darlene moved from Arkansas to Eagle then came to Rangely.
Meeker Classic Trials announces 2011 recipient
MEEKER I Each year the Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship is dedicated in honor and memory of exemplary individuals who have been involved with the Meeker Classic but have since passed away. This scholarship is awarded to a Meeker High School graduate who continues their education in a two year trade[Read More…]
FFA team at national convention
MEEKER I Members of the Meeker FFA Chapter in Colorado were one of 31 teams participating in the National FFA Agricultural Communications Career Development Event (CDE).
CNCC receives funding for project
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) has received notification from the Bacon Family Foundation of Grand Junction that their request for funding to provide AED Defibrillators and CPR/first aid training for faculty and staff was approved with a grant.
Letter to the Editor: Some taxes are okay
Dear Editor: Some taxes are okay. For instance, the first federal gas tax, four cents, was levied by Congress during the mid-50s for the express purpose of building the interstate highway system.
Nettie Faye’s a real treat
MEEKER I Nettie Faye Modlin sees as many adults as she does children on Oct. 31. Her homemade Halloween treats have been a community favorite for 57 years. Her donuts, popcorn balls and apple cider are so well-known parents have passed down their love for her table of treats to[Read More…]
Craft show will be largest … ever
MEEKER I The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters this Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
OHV project rolls forward
MEEKER I Plans for the off-highway vehicle (OHV) project continue to move forward. Project proponents are looking at approximately 150 miles of trails.
Obituary: Kelton Lee
Kelton Berry Lee, 55, of Vernal, Utah, passed away on Oct. 27, 2011, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born Jan. 17, 1956, in Vernal, Utah, to George Wilson and Mona Rae Hislop Lee.
Meeker Craft Show Nov. 4-5
MEEKER | The Meeker Craft Show will be Friday, Nov. 4 from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds exhibit hall.
