RBC I The Department of the Treasury announced a new rule that will extend the safety and convenience of electronic payments to millions of Americans and phase out paper checks for federal benefits by March 1, 2013. Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urge Veterans to sign up[Read More…]
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Cowboys dominate Eagles
MHS pours it on in 4th quarter against Plateau Valley MEEKER I It wasn’t the O.K. Corral, but it was a match-up of cowboys vs. cowboys this past weekend as the Meeker Cowboys traveled to Collbran Friday to take on the number five ranked team in 1A, the Plateau Valley[Read More…]
Too many wild horses and burros? It’s a myth
Considering the debates, confusion, and misconceptions revolving around BLM’s Wild Horse Management, I would like to share my knowledge on this issue after extensive reading and research. I would like to thank the Animal Welfare Institute for their permission as a resource for the following myths and facts.
Letter: Gas prices: Why so high?
On Jan. 5, 2011, I went to a local station and a 10 cent increase! Where do they justify this? When the price per barrel goes down, we are lucky to see a penny decrease a week but they all sure do spike the price when the oil goes up.[Read More…]
Obituary: Todd Wesley Offerle
Todd Wesley Offerle Oct. 26, 1955 ~ Jan. 9, 2011 Todd Wesley Offerle, 55, of Bloomfield passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at San Juan Regional. He had an infection that went to his heart. He was born in Meeker, Colo. Oct. 26, 1955, to Bob and Vonnie Offerle.
Wild Game dinner
RANGELY I The second annual Spartan Times Wild Game Dinner will be held in the CNCC Colorado Room Feb. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy exotic meats: Goose, antelope, deer elk, mountain lion, bear, bighorn sheep and oryx.
Barlow wins Panther tourney
Named outstanding wrestler RBC I Rangely senior Cole Barlow won the 152-pound bracket of the Panther wrestling tournament last Saturday in his hometown and was voted the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament by attending coaches. Meeker junior Justin Hardy won the 171-pound class.
Meeker Massacre pageant in jeopardy
MEEKER I The Meeker Pageant (a.k.a. the Meeker Massacre) has been part of the Fourth of July Range Call celebration for decades, providing an opportunity for residents to participate in a dramatized reenactment of the region’s history.
Meeker Locals
The Meeker Pageant is in desperate need of a director and volunteers in order to stay on the Range Call program. The Range Call committee will be finalizing this year’s schedule at their next meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 26. If no one steps up to volunteer by then, the pageant will[Read More…]
Free flu shots for veterans continue
RBC I Veterans can still get a free flu shot at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center or one of its clinics in Craig and Glenwood Springs. Flu shots are given as follows:
Rangely Jr./Sr. High Honor Roll
Rangely Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce the honor roll for the junior high first and second quarters and the high school first semester.
Bolton joins commissioners
RBC I The commissioners meeting came to order Tuesday, Jan. 11 with newly elected commissioner Shawn Bolton officially seated. Kai Turner was selected chairman as well as being appointed to the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) committee, the County Investment Policy committee and as the E911 board member representing[Read More…]
