RANGELY — Julius and Lomell Poole, long-time residents of Rangely, traveled to New Orleans, La., to attend the March 1, 2008, christening of the USS New York LPD 21 (amphibious transport dock ship).
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Impact fees discussed in public meeting
RBC — Another public meeting to discuss impact fees proposed by Rio Blanco County to fund quantified capital projects was held March 12.
Rangely participates in health fair
RANGELY — Just one visit can change your life. That’s what you may experience when you attend the 9Health Fair on April 19.
Infrastructure project goes on
MEEKER — Getting a plan of action is the critical next step towards addressing the community infrastructure needs.
Salazar brothers visit Meeker
MEEKER — United States Senator Ken Salazar and his elder brother, Colorado State Represen-tative John Salazar, stopped in Meeker after touring the Rio Tinto coal mine Tuesday.
Voters to choose between property taxes and services
MEEKER — When Meeker residents receive their municipal election ballots in the mail this week they may wonder “why bother?”
Rasmussen marks 40 years with Rio Blanco County
RANGELY — What kind of man works in the same place for 40 years? Stanley “Stan” Rasmussen of Rangely is that kind of guy.
RDH laboratory department prepares for the future
RANGELY — The Rangely District Hospital is boasting new faces, services and equipment in its lab. The department offers a variety of testing services including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood gases, microbiology, blood banking, phlebotomy and urinalysis. Within the past year the laboratory has purchased new equipment to better facilitate these[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: March 13, 2008
Dear Western Rio Blanco County Residents and Taxpayers, I would like give you a brief update as to where we are at with the remodel of the recreation center.
Meeker Locals
MEEKER — The greeting card. After rummaging through a 20-year-old box of correspondence, filled with greeting cards and handwritten letters, a young family member piped up with, “This was all before e-mail, wasn’t it?”
Voter use of mail ballot needed for system to work
MEEKER — On April 1, there will be a municipal election in which citizens will have the opportunity and obligation to vote for town elected officials. This will include the mayor and three positions on the board of trustees for the Town of Meeker.
February wetter than average
MEEKER — February precipitation at the plant center measured 1.18 inches and included 14.5 inches of snow.
