ARRESTS A 39-year-old male was arrested by Rangely Police Dept. on 5/28/2023 for 3rd degree assault. A PR bond was granted on 5/29/2023 CALL SUMMARIES 5/28/2023 @ 3:36 PM. A motorcycle accident occurred at approximately the 11 mile-marker on County Road 7. The motorcycle rider was transported to a hospital[Read More…]
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Community Calendar: June 8, 2023
First Meekerpalooza this Friday MEEKER | Live music, food, fun and family…what more could you want? The Meeker Friday concert tradition continues in June and July. Music will be provided by West Highway 7 (June 9); Elk Range (June 23); Noodle Soup (July 14) and A Band Called Alexis (July[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Mountains, molehills, gnats and camelsEditor’s Column:
It seems the more comfortable we are the more fixated we become on superficial things. Being comfortable makes us fussy and finicky. When our basic needs are met, we have the time and energy to expend on little things, things that really don’t matter much in the long term. You’d[Read More…]
Guest Column: Legislative session wrap-up
By MEGHAN LUKENS State House Representative 120 days, 20 prime-sponsored bills, and thousands of constituent contacts later, the Colorado 2023 Legislative Session has come to an end. I am so proud of the work that we have collectively done, and I am energized to keep the great progress going. A[Read More…]
Guest Column: Talk of a lifetime, part 2
By TERESIA REED Executive Director, Rio Blanco County Historical Society EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuation from the June 1 edition. Read it here. Probably the greatest challenge in having a meaningful conversation is just getting started. It is common for loved ones to feel uncomfortable if you formerly put[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Funding your education at Colorado Northwestern
By DR. LISA JONES CNCC President This edition marks the fourth month of highlighting Colorado Northwestern’s priorities identified in its 2023-28 Strategic Plan. This month’s focus is on communication. With the fast-paced world we live in, it is difficult to identify one effective method of communicating important topics in a[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: June 8, 2023
No bounce houses at Range Call Dear Editor, My name is Dave Gordon and I have had the unique opportunity of bringing a bouncy house carnival to your Range Call event for most of the past decade. The powers that be have decided that the asphalt we were told to[Read More…]
Postmaster explains recent changes at P.O.
MEEKER | The disappearance of the community bulletin board at the Meeker Post Office and installation of a new mailbox outside during the last few weeks generated a number of questions from the public. The bulletin board has long been a location for residents to post information about missing pets,[Read More…]
Obituary: Spencer Allen Schram
Spencer Allen Schram March 11, 1985 ~ May 10, 2023 Spencer Allen Schram, son of Steve Schram and Debbie Schram, recently passed away following several years of health problems. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Spencer was born on March 11, 1985, in Rock Springs, Wyoming,[Read More…]
Obituary: Patricia Hendrickson
Patricia Hendrickson March 29, 1929 ~ May 27, 2023 Patricia Ann Lindburg Hendrickson entered Heaven on May 27, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born March 29, 1929, in Osage City, Kansas, to John Raymond Lindburg and Elva Margarette Dorr. She attended college in Pittsburg, Kansas, and taught[Read More…]
Celebration of Life: Jim Mitchem
Saturday, June 17 from 12-4 p.m. at Rangely Camper Park Pavilion. Please join family and friends to share memories and enjoy lunch and Jim’s favorite bluegrass music (with The Country DJ). FMI and to RSVP: [email protected]
Colorado youth trek through history
RBC | Moving your entire life with all your belongings towed behind you cross-country takes a few days in our modern era. Before settling in the West, the early pioneers moved their families by creative methods, including wagons or on horseback if you were fortunate, and in more humble situations,[Read More…]