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Rio Blanco reactions

Community leaders share responses to visit by Pinedale, Wyo., officials Editor’s note: Community leaders, elected officials and oil and gas representatives were asked for their responses to information shared last week by visitors from Pinedale, Wyo., who were invited to talk about how they have dealt with the impact of[Read More…]

Going to the dogs … and cats

Pet costume contest dresses up Monday RANGELY — Dogs with sunglasses. Cats wearing clothes. Dressed-up animals will make a fashion statement at the pet costume contest during Septemberfest.

Revving up interest

Septemberfest features pair of car shows RANGELY — There’s nothing like hot cars to heat up an event. Once again, Rangely’s Septemberfest will include a car show. Actually, two car shows. A staple of Septemberfest has been the car show in Elks Park.

End-of-summer celebration kicks off Friday in Rangely

RANGELY — Labor Day weekend signifies the end of summer. It also means it’s time for Septemberfest. The three-day community celebration, which started with a free picnic in 1974, will once again offer a free meal. And a whole lot more.

Rector lobbies for Colorado’s oil shale future

Environmentally Conscious Consumers for Oil Shale (ECCOS) last week urged Colorado State Legislators to support environmentally responsible development of the state’s vast oil shale deposits as a key component of solving the country’s current energy crisis. The group’s chair, Peggy Rector of Rangely, testified before a special hearing on energy[Read More…]