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Slide Show: Rangely celebrates 4th with families and fun
RANGELY | Elks Park was a popular place to cool off and have fun in Rangely during the July 4 weekend.
Rangely mother seeks justice with restraining order
Editor’s note: The names of the family involved in seeking a restraining order in a local drug case have not been used at their request and for confidentiality reasons. RANGELY I Threats to kill her son only strengthened a local mom’s resolve to see justice done.
Roberts is new BLM field assistant
MEEKER I James Roberts has come home. Roberts, a Meeker High School graduate, recently joined the Bureau of Land Management’s White River Field Office as an assistant field manager.
Kids’ events add to rodeo fun
MEEKER I The Ranch Rodeo, when local ranches compete against each other in events taken from daily ranch living, is accompanied by another thoroughly enjoyable spectator sport: the kids’ events.
Rangely fishermen have a local option
RANGELY I Michael and Chance Sheppard, two brothers from Rangely, spent the afternoon at the fishing pond located in the town camper park.
Letter: Usher family will miss Meeker community
As we settle into our new home and lives in Roswell, N.M., the Usher family would like to thank every one of you who made our stay in Meeker for the past three years one that we will always remember.
Meeker Classic hosts set-out clinic at Strang Ranch
MEEKER I The Meeker Classic hosted more than 35 people, a dozen with required horse and dog, at a set-out clinic June 14 at the Strang Ranch. Mark Henderson, Sean Casey and Nancy Penley, a professional Front Range team, generously offered their expertise gratis. Outdoor classroom time was followed by[Read More…]
‘Run for Your Life’ 5K running or walking, it’s a great way to start the day
MEEKER I Since 1979, locals and visitors alike have gathered in the early morning hours of the Fourth of July in downtown Meeker for their own kind of parade.
A mentor, a friend
MEEKER I Frank Cooley claims he retired from active practice last winter. His law partner, Trina Zagar-Brown, isn’t so sure. “Are you officially retired yet, Frank?” Zagar-Brown asked jokingly over a recent lunch.
Opinion: Hanging on for a conversation with Frank Cooley
The first time I met Frank Cooley, I didn’t really meet him. I simply did what he told me to do.
Birthday celebration
RANGELY | Bill and Martha Mitchem of Rangely celebrated their 80th birthdays — she turned in 80 in January and he turns 80 in October — last weekend with their five children and eight of the 10 grandchildren who were in town for the occasion.
