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National Monument celebrates Junior Ranger Day
DINOSAUR — “April 26 has been designated Junior Ranger Day at Dinosaur National Monument,” said Superintendent Mary Risser. “The highlight of Junior Ranger Day is the unveiling of the newly created Junior Paleontologist activity booklet along with a new Junior Paleontologist badge at 1 p.m.”
Spring bird migration returns to Dinosaur Nat’l Monument
DINOSAUR — Bald eagles, sandhill cranes and Canada geese have returned to Dinosaur National Monument, marking the beginning of the spring bird migration. These and many other birds travel hundreds or thousands of miles between their winter and summer homes, stopping here to rest and feed.
Accidents keep RBC Sheriff’s office busy
RBC — Accidents with property damage and an ambulance call were a few of the incidents that kept Rio Blanco County sheriff’s officers busy during the last week.
“Excessive force” lawsuit was filed against officer in 2003
MEEKER (AP) — A police officer who shot and killed a man while responding to a report of a domestic disturbance was once named in an excessive force lawsuit that was settled, The Daily Sentinel reported.
Task force will educate public on community needs
MEEKER — A second meeting to discuss the needs of the community was held April 2 and a decision was made to form a task force.
BMS wrestlers end season
MEEKER — Seven middle school wrestling teams competed in the final tournament of the season last Saturday in Meeker.
Brenton earns all-American status
RANGELY — Former Rangely High School graduate Jason Brenton, currently a sophomore at Western State College in Gunnison, recently earned all-American honors by finishing eighth in the NCAA Division II national track and field meet in Mankato, Minn., March 14-15.
Cowboys drop twin bill at Vernal
MEEKER — The Meeker Cowboy baseball team opened their season last Saturday in Vernal.
Peewee wrestlers open season in Hayden
MEEKER — Twenty-seven peewee wrestlers from Meeker competed in the Hayden tournament last Saturday. The young Cowboys placed 16 in the top four and will compete in Rifle this Saturday. Jake Rowland and T.J. Shelton both won individual titles in their weight classes. James Amick, Caleb Bradford, Tristin Pelloni, Jesus[Read More…]
Rangely Club peewee wrestlers start season
RANGELY – The Rangely Wrestling Club started the season at its first tournament last weekend in Hayden.
Police Blotter: April 3, 2008
Activity for March 21-March 27, 2008 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-Rangely Police Department WREA-White River Electric Association March 21 MPD-12:11 a.m.-911 hang-up call from 908 Market St., Meeker MPD-12:13 a.m.-Citizen assist at 223[Read More…]
