RANGELY I The Bureau of Land Management’s White River Field Office recently replaced a series of interpretive signs along Canyon Pintado, a popular area south of Rangely, known for its rock art and other cultural sites.
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Letter: Businesses sprucing up improves image
This is the season to be thankful for all we have and we would like to take this time to thank these businesses that have made the extra effort to improve the outside appearance of their businesses. In the past few years, there has been a “Rangely Renaissance” in helping[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
By the time you’re reading this, you’ll probably be stuffed to the gills with Thanksgiving goodies and contemplating digging into the leftovers. Here’s a thought to consider as you face the coming week. The pilgrims who celebrated the first Thanksgiving didn’t have a mile-long grocery list, and they didn’t have[Read More…]
It’s a disaster!
Members of Meeker Fire and Rescue participated in the Nov. 15 training exercise at Meeker High School. Susan Sammons of Meeker Ambulance participated in a hazardous materials exercise. A radiologic technologist at Pioneers Medical Center, was one of the community volunteers.
Deadline for Letters to Santa is Dec. 20
MEEKER I The post office in Meeker is accepting letters to Santa. The letters can be dropped off at mailbox inside the post office customer-service area. Letters to Santa will be accepted until Dec. 20 … in time to be delivered before Christmas. Also, Meeker Giving Tree ornaments are available[Read More…]
Letter: Drag racer says thank you for the support
My daughter, Marlena, a first-year junior drag racer, would like her sponsors: Alliance Energy (Sam Tolley), The Powder Keg (Mike and Barb) Widner), Budget Host (Ken) and Buck ‘n’ Bull RV Park (Grandpa and Grandma Hames). Ed Miller Rangely
Weedwise: Noxious weeds can threaten wildlife, livestock
What makes a weed noxious? Invasive, non-native, competitive, prolific, are terms used to describe weeds.
Elementary school work group holds first meeting
MEEKER I Members of the elementary school site work group met last week, in what could be the first of many meetings. “It was good,” Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge said of the Nov. 18 meeting. “But we have a long road ahead, just because of the project and the idea[Read More…]
FNBR agrees to added investment changes
RBC I After completing the conditions of one agreement — at the direction of government regulators — First National Bank of the Rockies has agreed to make further changes. “FNBR has consented to another voluntary agreement with the OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency), whereby the bank has[Read More…]
Loose Ends: On Thanksgiving
Many of us remember the first verse of that old Thanksgiving favorite, “Over the river and through the wood, to grandmother’s house we go.” Even if we weren’t traveling long distances to get-together with family, it always conjured up the Thanksgiving holiday traditions. Nowadays, more than a few grandparents are[Read More…]
Marlena Miller enjoys her first drag racing season
Marlena Miller of Rangely participated in the Western Conference Finals in Denver, a junior dragster event only. “She had great time and learned a lot,” said her father, Ed, of her first season racing. Jeremy Ahrens finished ninth with 420 points.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The Rio Theatre will be showing one of the year’s best pictures, “Some Like It Hot” with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon. • The Stage Coach Inn featured a big Thanksgiving dinner. Three miles west of Meeker. $1.50 per person.
