RANGELY — The Panther wrestling team competed in the western regional tournament last Friday and Saturday at Grand Junction High School and qualified seven wrestlers for the 2008 Colorado State Wrestling Championships in the Pepsi Center, starting today.
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Ice Fishing 101: Fish can be found in frozen reservoirs
RBC — This winter is good time to take up ice fishing. Ice is a great equalizer. The frozen surface of a reservoir is an open court, a level playing field that allows ice anglers to delve into a reservoir’s nooks and crannies that are unavailable from shore in open[Read More…]
ACT test for college hopefuls set for April 12
RBC — College-hopeful high school students can take the ACT college admission and placement exam on April 12, the next nationwide test date. The registration postmark deadline is March 7. The registration fee is $30 for the traditional ACT (without the writing test) and $44.50 for the ACT Plus Writing.[Read More…]
Public reminded of risk of carbon monoxide exposure
RBC — Citing a research report looking at non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) incidents, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public to be aware of the risks associated with exposure to carbon monoxide and providing tips to help people take steps to avoid unsafe levels of this colorless,[Read More…]
Meeker Recreation Center News: February 21, 2008
n 2008 Winter Games will start at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23. All events are free and everyone is invited to participate and/or spectate. Events will include a field hockey tournament (all equipment provided,) the Cardboard Derby, free hot lunch, a Geo Cache Adventure, an artisan show and cookie bake-off[Read More…]
Police Blotter: February 21, 2008
Activity for Feb. 8-Feb. 14, 2008 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol DOW-Division of Wildlife RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department WREA-White River Electric Association Feb. 8 RBSO-6:54 a.m.-Jail transport at 555 Main St., Meeker RBSO-7:42 a.m.-Traffic complaint at 35000 County[Read More…]
The first 911 call celebrates its 40th anniversary
RBC — Americans know they can dial 911 in times of emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and get someone to respond to their particular situation. The first 911 call was placed 40 years ago Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in Haleyville, Ala., by the Alabama speaker[Read More…]
State announces ‘Colorado Cares’
RBC — The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing announces the Colorado Cares Rx program that provides Colorado residents a convenient way to buy generic prescription medicines at a discounted price. Prescriptions are easy to fill and are conveniently delivered to the individualís home.
Swine Club preps for fair
RANGELY — The Rangely 4-H Makin’ Bacon Swine Club held its fist meeting of the year on Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. The club has a total of 25 members, including five new members.
Wildlife winter woes continue in NW Colorado
RBC — The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) continues to monitor wildlife conditions in northwest Colorado in the face of the growing snowfall totals.
Obituary: Grace P. Wolfe
Grace P. Wolfe February 27, 1924 ~ February 12, 2008
Club preps for feeder show
MEEKER — Recently the White River Swine Club held a meeting. The group elected officers: president Marki Cook, vice president Meg Neislanik, secretary Denee Chintala, treasurer Morgan Neilson and reporter Nate Walsh.
