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Rangely Locals: February 7, 2008

RANGELY — I’m not even going to comment on the weather this week! I’m just thankful to live in Colorado where we have such a wide variety of weather. I want to start my column this week with a recognition of Rosa Lopez, who is now an official citizen of[Read More…]

IRS partners host free tax help for elderly

DENVER — Many free tax preparation sites will be open in Colorado this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations performing vital tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers.

Knee, back pain doesn’t stop Brownlee

MEEKER — Alden and Anita Brownlee have been a part of agriculture in northeastern Colorado since 1975. Throughout the years, Alden drove trucks during sugar beet harvest, worked cattle during calving season and ran cattle on his pasture.

Speech, debate team bring awards home

RANGELY — The Rangely High School Speech and Debate Team traveled to Denver to compete in the State Speech Festival.  The following team members were chosen to attend the state competition: Minnie Ann Nielsen, senior; David Roberts, senior; Hyrum Byers, junior; Emily Peterson, sophomore; and Rose Peterson, freshman. 

Medals of valor awarded

RBC — Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff presented two of his officers with the department’s second highest award, the medal of valor, Dec. 3. Sergeant Patrick Darrow and Deputy Frank England were the recipients of this distinguished honor.