RANGELY I Shop ’n’ Dine Rangely is coming to town again from March 1-31. This program is in effect a sales tax reduction and/or refund program for the citizens of Rangely and an encouragement to those passing through our community and utilizing our many services and retail establishments.
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Who wants the old elementary school?
MEEKER I “After feeling like we were pretty well rebuffed on our proposal for the downtown justice center, we’ve basically concluded that going ahead with construction on the current courthouse property is the most cost-effective.
Stockgrowers business meeting March 3
MEEKER I There will be a Rio Blanco Stockgrowers business meeting March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Valley Bank.
Letter: Chili bar raised $972 to pay off wheelchair
The Rangely Community Education Association with the help of the RHS Student Council (Sponsors Betty Lopez and Crandel Mergelman with student body co-presidents JC Chumacero and Michael Dillon), Rangely teachers, principals and staff, hosted a chili bar Friday, Jan. 15 to raise funding to help out the Jamie and Sara[Read More…]
Obituary: Ester Miner
DINOSAUR | Ester Miner, 70, a resident of Dinosaur, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with Jesus on Feb. 16, 2010. She was born in Pine Creek on March 8, 1939, to George and Grace Terry. She moved to Salida, where she was later was graduated[Read More…]
Lady Panthers host Hayden Friday
RANGELY I On to the next round. And on to a rematch against Hayden. But this time it will be different — the game will be on the Lady Panthers’ home court. “I’m excited we’re hosting districts,” Rangely coach Jimmie Mergelman said. “We always seem to play a little bit[Read More…]
Meeker opens playoffs by beating Rangely, 83-47
MEEKER I Senior Mitch Jacob scored a game-high 21 points, and nearly every member of the Cowboy basketball team scored as No. 1-ranked Meeker rolled county rival Rangely Saturday 83-47.
EnCana Oil & Gas offering scholarship
RBC I EnCana Oil & Gas is in search of high school seniors who exhibit a solid academic record, embody community involvement and leadership, and plan to pursue a post-secondary education related to the oil and gas industry.
Rangely FFA, dinner auction is March 1
RANGELY | The Rangely FFA Chapter is hosting a labor auction and Rocky Mountain oyster and chicken strip fry Monday, March 1. It will be held in the lower commons of the Rangely Junior/Senior High School at 6:30 p.m.
Bullseye Taxidermy is member of week
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Bullseye Taxidermy. To read his story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Obituary: Chris Holthus
Christopher (Chris) Holthus was born of the flesh on Feb. 1, 1971, in Denver. He passed away Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2010, and was born of the spirit on this day. He fought a diligent battle with lymphoma for one and one-half years prior to his death.
Meeker considering return to four days
MEEKER I As school districts scramble to respond to impending state budget cuts, one option being considered on both ends of the county is the four-day school week. Rangely’s school district has held public forums and surveys while it studies whether to switch to the four-day school week.
