PRESS RELEASE RANGELY | On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Rangely School District Board of Education unanimously approved a bond request to be placed on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. This bond request, if approved by voters, will secure $27.95 million to fund critical improvements to the district’s facilities,[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 19th, 2024
Free community appreciation BBQ this Sunday MEEKER | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Watt’s Ranch Market. Ribbon cutting with the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at noon. Live music by 8th Street Pickers. Prizes, giveaways, free swag, great food, hot deals. Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, coleslaw,[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County students awarded OSU scholarships
RBC | On Sept. 4, Rio Blanco County students Teagan Sheridan and Melayni Wangnild were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships are part of the more than $1.8 million that students receive from the Ferguson[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – September 19th, 2024
“Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts..” ―E.B. White The word prejudice means to pre-judge. The human brain is designed to use prejudice as a shortcut. With pre-built prejudices, we can form opinions, make assumptions, and take corresponding action without wasting[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: ‘Just’ is not a helpful word
“Just” is one little word that becomes more important by its regular usage. It can be used as a powerful insult to convey lack of skill or intelligence or it can be used by someone as a sign of one’s humble beginnings acknowledging their humility. At the end of this[Read More…]
Barone Middle School cross country team competes in two weekends of races
The Barone Middle School cross country team competed in races over the past two weekends,starting with a race in Steamboat Springs on Sept. 7, hosted by Steamboat Springs MiddleSchool. The team enjoyed ideal race conditions with more than 60 competitors racing thatmorning.On the girls’ side, Arionah Gutierrez finished just outside[Read More…]
YOUTH ZONE – Training for adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse planned for October in Carbondale
This month, YouthZone is excited to invite you to a free educational event co-hosted by our community partners. Join us at the 3rd St. Center in Carbondale on Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children® training, an evidence-based, award-winning program that teaches adults[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Church arson Pt. 1
Fiery sermon not the cause of the blaze! One winter evening, on Monday Feb. 19, 1924, Reverend David A. Gregg, pastor, of the Meeker Methodist Episcopal Church began ringing the church bell to sound an alarm that a fire was blazing in the church. Several neighbors and townspeople came hurriedly[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 66
Dept. of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs Washinton, D.C. July 15, 1879 Sir: In reply to your letter of the 30th ultimo, asking for authority to employ some of the Indians under your charge to haul flour from the old agency to the new location, as they have learned[Read More…]
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT: Accredited with Distinction, again!
Meeker School District RE-1 is “Accredited with Distinction” again! This is the highest accreditation rating given by the Colorado Department of Education. In 2024, only 17 entities earned “Accredited with Distinction” status, representing just 9.2% of local education agencies in the state. Furthermore, based on scores published by the Colorado[Read More…]
Rooted in Rangely: How Bart and Sarah Nielsen’s commitment to community and local business keeps a small town thriving
RANGELY | In the heart of Rangely, Colorado, a small town rich in history and community spirit, the Nielsen family has become a cornerstone of local business. Bart and Sarah Nielsen, owners of the Conoco service station on Main Street, exemplify the commitment and dedication that small-town businesses bring to[Read More…]
Obituary – Jamie Anne (Owens) Bumguardner
Sept. 25, 1975 ~ Aug. 14, 2024 Jamie Anne (Owens) Bumguardner, 48, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Meeker, Colorado. Jamie was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, on Sept. 25, 1975, to Jim and Nancy Owens. Jamie grew up in the Golden/Arvada area and graduated from Arvada West High[Read More…]