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Drivers extricated after head-on crash

RBC | Two drivers were airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction after being extricated from their vehicles following a near head-on collision Tuesday on County Road 5. Both drivers sustained serious injuries.

Town cuts capital budget by nearly half a million

RANGELY I Budgeting can be a challenge, but especially in a down economy. “There was a lot more back and forth in terms of getting a balanced budget this year, due to the shortfall, primarily, of severance and federal lease monies we expect to receive,” said Rangely town manager Peter[Read More…]

‘Hooked’ on big-game hunting

Pennsylvania hunter has an outstanding experience hunting elk, deer near Meeker I have heard many times that if a hunter goes into the woods one time in spring turkey season that he will be “hooked” on turkey hunting for the rest of his hunting life. I have hunted turkeys in[Read More…]

Barone rally falls short

MEEKER I After overcoming a 17-point deficit, Meeker’s Barone Middle School almost pulled off the big comeback. But the eighth-graders came up short, losing to Craig 37-35 in last Saturday’s district championship game. “This one did not start well,” said coach Neil Joy.

Panther wrestlers to see lots of action

RANGELY I It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Panther wrestlers. Rangely will have its first home match tonight against Grand Valley, starting at 6. Then, the Panthers will compete at dual team tournaments Friday at Roosevelt, Utah, and Saturday at Mesa State in Grand Junction.

Patrick Phelan scores 37 as Rangely nips Utah team

RANGELY I Bottom line, it was a win. “We won, but we have a long ways to go,” Rangely coach Mark Skelton said after his team’s season-opening game last Friday at Altamont, Utah. “I guess that would be a good way to put it.” Still, the 61-57 win was significant,[Read More…]