Activity for August 15-August 21, 2008
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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…]
Department of Wildlife tracks, kills mountain lion near Meeker
MEEKER — A Department of Wildlife officer shot and killed a mountain lion Aug. 16 on the Pearce Ranch, upriver on County Road 8.
Bishop sentenced for illegal outfitting
RIFLE — Mike Bishop, of Rifle, was sentenced in federal court on Aug. 5, after pleading guilty to an October 2006 offense of outfitting without the required BLM special recreation permit, a Class A misdemeanor.
New students attend CNCC-Rangely classes
RANGELY — The official opening of the CNCC fall semester began Thursday and Friday of last week with the welcoming of all new students to the CNCC-Rangely campus. As students began to check in Thursday afternoon, the Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) events were in full swing.
Meeker Recreation Center News: August 28, 2008
n Mini soccer ages 5-6, soccer I ages 7-9 and soccer II ages 10-13 began this week. Cost is $25. Registrations will be taken through Sept. 5. A $10 late fee will be charged for registrations taken after Aug. 26. For details see the Aug.-Nov. brochure, call, come in or[Read More…]
Lady Panthers play under new coach
RANGELY — The Rangely High School volleyball team will open the season with a new head coach. Jimmie Mergelman, who has coached the girls basketball team the past two years, has replaced long-time coach Dave Walck, who is now the assistant principal and activities director for Grand Valley.
Coaches provide good therapy for Rangely
RANGELY — This year Rangely’s cross country team may be holding an ace in the hole that no other squad in the league can match — their coaches.
Cowboys’ big ‘D’
Performance in scrimmage has Meeker excited about defense heading into opener MEEKER — The Cowboys traveled to Craig last Saturday to scrimmage Hayden, Coal Ridge and the host Moffat County Bulldogs, before opening their season this Friday in Basalt. “It was a good challenge,” head coach Shane Phelan said of[Read More…]
Everybody into the pool … Hurricanes take first in Cortez
RANGELY — The Rangely Hurricanes Swim Team recently participated in the annual Seasonal Club Championships in Cortez, Colo.
Everybody into the pool … Morton swims at state meet
RANGELY — The climax of the swim season for Andrew Morton was swimming in the Colorado State Long Course Championship Swim Meet.
Nine seniors lead MHS Cowgirls volleyball team
MEEKER — “I’m blessed to have that much leadership in the gym,” Meeker’s head volleyball coach Christy Atwood said of her nine senior leaders.
