RANGELY (AP) — A judge has ruled that attorneys for a Marine lieutenant colonel cannot interview Democratic Congressman John Murtha over comments he made about an attack that left 24 Iraqis dead in Haditha.
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News Briefs: March 13, 2008
Senator Salazar in Meeker March 18 MEEKER — U.S. Senator Ken Salazar will be in Meeker Tuesday, March 18 from 2-3 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner to discuss energy issues in Northwest Colorado. The public is invited to attend. SHARE menus available at chamber MEEKER — SHARE Colorado, a nonprofit organization,[Read More…]
Seely promoted to colonel in Washington, D.C. ceremony
MEEKER — On Feb. 11, Anthony “Tony” Seely was promoted to colonel during a ceremony officiated by the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Lieutenant General John J. Bradley.
Rangely’s municipal election canceled
RANGELY — The Rangely municipal election has been canceled, due to a disappointingly low turnout of prospective council and mayoral candidates.
RBC begins weight restrictions on roads
RBC — Spring load restrictions of 14,000 pounds per axle have been implemented on Rio Blanco County roads 5, 7 and 21, Dave Morlan, RBC’s director of road and bridge, told county commissioners at Monday’s regular meeting.
Record set at WRCA fishing tourney
RBC — The White River ran cold and the cowboy fishermen ran hot for the White River Community Association’s (WRCA) fourth Buy-Fly fishing tournament March 8-9.
Rio Blanco Republicans hold nomination assembly
RBC — CNCC hosted the local Republican assembly for this election season, where delegates from all precincts in the county gathered to meet officials in the county government and those citizens who are running for elected positions locally and across the district.
Community gathers to hear local infrastructure needs
MEEKER — Almost 100 people attended a community meeting last Wednesday to hear about infrastructure needs in the eastern end of Rio Blanco County.
RDH board appoints Rich to fill vacancy
RANGELY – Two community members submitted applications: Linda Berry and Jack Rich.
Bomb squad called for suspected pipe bombs
MEEKER — A man discovered what he believed to be two 1.5 foot pipe bombs at a home in Meeker.
New impact fees proposed by county
RBC — What does it cost the county to meet the demand for better roads to access the new oil and gas wells being drilled or proposed?
CNCC announces creation of Striegel Engineering Center
RANGELY — Colorado Northwestern Community College announced the creation of the W.C. Striegel Engineering Center at the Rangely campus.