Fred and Carla Slagle, formerly of Rangely, are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Torie Slagle to John Leslie, son of Millard (Corky) and Carol Leslie of Frankenmuth, Michigan. John and Torie were married on Sept. 19, 2020, at Trappers Lake Lodge. Torie graduated from Rangely High School[Read More…]
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Pioneer’s Healthcare Foundation raises $115K
MEEKER I The Pioneers Healthcare Foundation is proud to award Pioneers Medical Center almost $115,000 to support a variety of investments in capital equipment. The list includes a new vehicle for the Walbridge Wing to transport residents to out of town appointments and various activities, a new wide-bore MRI machine,[Read More…]
Colorado’s shadow epidemic: heightened anxiety, depression are testing families, communities and Colorado’s already-frayed mental health safety nets
RBC | On Denver’s west side, an elderly man had been managing his solitude just fine until the pandemic hit, taking with it what social life he had and leaving in its place a loneliness he had not felt for years. Not far from his house, a young woman fights[Read More…]
Season B sports delayed as statewide COVID cases rise
RBC | The start of Season B sports has been delayed, following communication between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado High School Activities Association late Sunday night. This change also affects the planned start of Seasons C and D, which have also been delayed. In[Read More…]
Fritzlan third, Wallace first at National Finals Rodeo
RANGELY | Chris LeDoux sang it best; It’s the Finals, the NFR, the Series of the sport. Hey rookie can you take 10 head have you got the heart? Rookie cowboys Colten Fritzlan of Rifle and Ty Wallace, originally from Collbran, Colorado, and now Oklahoma, have been cleaning house and[Read More…]
News Briefs: Dec 10, 2020
Window shop with The Upstairs Gallery MEEKER | The Upstairs Gallery is closed at the moment, however, it will be open for some Small Business Saturday window shopping. Shop the Hugus building windows, text or leave a voicemail for Pat @ 970-799-9375 with your name and item numbers. Pick up[Read More…]
Christmas happenings underway in Rangely
RANGELY | Rangely’s Christmasfest looks a bit different this year due to COVID-19. Determined to provide some holiday cheer when it is needed the most, the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM Rec and Park District) with many other organizations kicked off 2020 Christmasfest festivities this week.[Read More…]
SANTA’S SOUPED-UP SLEIGH …
Santa’s ride was extra souped-up this year thanks to efforts by ERBM Recreation and Park District, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office, Meeker Police Department and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District. A Santa parade, complete with a siren-sounding entourage, made its way around Meeker Saturday morning. It was a social distancing-friendly[Read More…]
CPW now offering GOCO grants for wetlands projects
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is seeking applications for wetland and riparian restoration, enhancement, and creation projects to support its Wetlands Program Strategic Plan. CPW will award up to $2.5 million in funds from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and Colorado waterfowl stamps to projects in Colorado that support[Read More…]
$75K grant aims to grow new apprenticeships in Northwest Colorado
RBC | Helping Americans get back to work fast while growing their skills and at the same time filling critical labor shortages for rural employers is the aim of a new apprenticeship initiative being developed at the college. “Apprenticeships have been a tried and true option for growing trade skills.[Read More…]
MHS students design unique ornaments for National Christmas Tree display in D.C.
MEEKER | Students from 56 schools across the country, including Meeker High School, have designed one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2020 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park. These unique ornaments will adorn 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The trees represent each U.S. state,[Read More…]
BLM Christmas tree permits available online
RBC | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands are available from the White River Field Office in Meeker, Colorado and online at forestproducts.blm.gov. Permits cost $10 per tree. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, due to changing COVID-19 impacts, office access[Read More…]