RANGELY I Town of Rangely trustees met Tuesday evening and discussed the following. GAS DEPARTMENT Rangely resident, business owner and former town board member Brad Casto voiced concerns about recent gas price increases. Gas Superintendent Kelli Neiberger provided further clarification on what led to the cost increases (read more on[Read More…]
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COUNTY BEAT: March 11, 2021
RBC I In work sessions Tuesday, the board of county commissioners heard a reopening plan for White River Roundup. The senior nutrition program will resume in-person meals for all but homebound clients and those who choose curbside pickup unless the county returns to Level Red on the COVID dial. The[Read More…]
Letter: Concerns about recall skyrocket
*Editor’s Note: The quoted material in this letter is taken directly from the circulating recall petition, as referenced in the March 4, 2021 HT article, “What happens during a recall?“ Dear Editor: I am writing regarding the official recall of one of our commissioners. I have some strong concerns. I[Read More…]
Drug bust in Rangely
RANGELY | A traffic stop on I-70 March 5 resulted in the discovery of approximately 1.9 pounds of methamphetamine at a residence in Rangely. According to a press release from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol officers stopped a rental sedan westbound near milepost 17 on I-70[Read More…]
FIRST SIGNS …
Although we’re all hoping for more snow to keep us out of drought and fire territory this summer, the first official signs of spring are beginning to pop up, and they are a welcome sight. | PAT DAGGETT PHOTO
Let government know who’s boss
RBC | When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for office again. No one wants to be held directly responsible for letting the public down. Case in point is[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: March 11, 2021
Peter Pan, Jr. this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council is proud to present four showings of Peter Pan, Jr. at the Meeker High School auditorium on March 11, 12 and 13. Evening performances are at 7 p.m., and Saturday’s matinee will be at 3 p.m. Tickets[Read More…]
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS …
RANGELY | This year WRBM had four six-person volleyball teams and six four-person volleyball teams. Dynasty battled it out and ended the tournament undefeated in both four-person and six-person. Left to right are Brielle Smuts, Norian Edwards, Clint Hill, Angie Hill, Nate Terrin, and Clark Edwards. The WRBM Recreation and[Read More…]
Panthers end wrestling season at regionals
RANGELY I This weekend the Panther wrestling team competed in the regional tournament. This is the tournament that determines who makes it to state. “In a “normal” year, the top four placers of this tournament qualify for the Big Show,” commented head coach JC Chumacero, “and this year they only[Read More…]
MACC’s Peter Pan, Jr. March 11-13, livestream Friday
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group proudly presents Peter Pan, Jr., on Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 13 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium, 550 School St. Admission[Read More…]
READY, SET, RUFF …
C Lazy S Ranch hosted sled dog races this past weekend. The races are put on by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club. | PETE GREGORY PHOTOS
Cowboys enter ‘Sweet 16’ basketball tonight
MEEKER | Last week was a good week for Meeker Cowboy Basketball. They needed Vail Christian to beat Vail Mountain and come away with two wins in the final games of the regular season, and it all worked out in their favor. The major 88-49 win over Hayden had the[Read More…]
