Oct. 8, 1936 ~ Aug. 9, 2021 Harold Dalvis Kendall (Dal) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 9, 2021. He was born on Oct. 8, 1936, to Harold Ralph and Mary Mirl Karren Kendall. As a youth his father worked in the gilsonite mines and[Read More…]
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MEMORIAL: James Patrick ‘Pat’ Sheridan
A memorial service for Pat Sheridan will be held on his birthday, Sept. 14, 2021, at Highland Cemetery at 11 a.m. followed by a gathering at the City Park pavilion on Water Street for snacks and visiting.
Kenneth ‘Kenny’ William Hillis
Dec. 29, 1961 ~ Aug. 28, 2021 Longtime Rangely resident Kenneth “Kenny” William Hillis, 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Kenny was the son of Jack and Peggy Hillis. He was born Dec. 29, 1961, in Rangely, Colorado. Kenny graduated from[Read More…]
Letter: Successful Wool Growers BBQ
Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco County Wool Growers had yet another successful lamb kabob barbecue at the RBC Fair this year. The barbecue proceeds go to our Supreme Sheep and Goat Awards that we give to our 4-H and FFA youth. Every meal purchased gives us that much more to[Read More…]
Letter: Please be respectful
Dear Editor: A note to some people who were up on the Flat Tops this last Saturday… I am the guy that was waving his arms at you when you were up on the ridge shooting aimlessly down at Shadow Lake where I was fishing with my dog. There were[Read More…]
Letter: Mustang Makeover took a village
Dear Editor: It took the whole Rio Blanco County community to make the third annual Meeker Mustang Makeover event such a big success and continue the progress of building this into a new destination attraction for Rio Blanco County! Big thanks to our presenting sponsors: White River Electric Association, Basin[Read More…]
Letter: Why the jail?
Dear Editor: There are several factors that went into the decision to house the inmates in Moffat County. Let’s start with the most obvious one. Revenues have steadily declined for the county since the State government declared war on the oil and gas industry. Over the last three budget years[Read More…]
Letter: Who is Farm Bureau?
Dear Editor: Who is Colorado Farm Bureau and who is Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau? You might think we are an insurance company. While there is a Colorado Farm Bureau Insurance company, that is just one of many benefits you receive by being a Colorado Farm Bureau Federation member. In[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Rainy day
MEEKER | Wasn’t it wonderful to have a rainy-day last week? Our very dry ground can use all the water it can get. Not only do our crops and gardens benefit, but rain also helps mitigate dangerous wildfire conditions plus adds much needed water to our rivers and lakes that[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Language lessons
MEEKER I “Language sweetie, language,” the woman admonished her young son. I used to hear this same reminder when I was little. My grandmother and mother said these same words to me and my siblings regarding the use of proper English. They never had to tell us to stop using[Read More…]
Trustees: budget, vaccine mandate opposition
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Trustees approved a liquor permit for the first annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser for HopeWest on Sept. 25 at the 4-H Building at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It will be the only fundraising event for HopeWest for the year. Live music, kids’ activities, local[Read More…]
Celebrating Septemberfest
Rangely celebrated Septemberfest and its 75th anniversary in style this past weekend, with all sorts of events including a bike rally, open houses at The TANK and Rangely Automotive Museum, a parade, a ball drop, rib cook off, inflatables, numerous events in the park including a rib and chili cookoff[Read More…]