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Flannery under investigation in Steamboat

MEEKER — Shelly Flannery, former treasurer for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, who is being investigated for allegedly misusing the organization’s funds, is in trouble again.

Mayor pro tem leaves gap in Meeker town board

MEEKER — He’s served on the Meeker Board of Trustees for almost five years and held the office of mayor pro tem for close to a year, but Chris Ham has never faced a public election.

Chemical spill caused by truck on 64

RBC — One ranch was evacuated and traffic was detoured Wednesday morning because of a chemical spill after a Halliburton flat-bed semi rolled over on Highway 64, about 14 miles east of Rangely. The truck was carrying two large chemical tanks.

School issues will highlight local ballots – Meeker

Meeker’s $24M initiative would build new elementary, fund improvements MEEKER — Standing outside Meeker Elementary School on a bright blue-sky day, Jason Hightower looked up admiringly at the nearly 70-year-old building.

School issues will highlight local ballots – Rangely

Rangely initiative would provide $15M for improvements to all three schools RANGELY — Like anything, a school building has a life expectancy. “They will tell you, a school will last 40 to 50 years,” said Dwayne Newman, superintendent of the Rangely School District. “We’re halfway there.”