(Photo is from a game early in the season.) On Tuesday, April 14, the Rangely High School girls basketball team held a virtual awards banquet. The coaches recognized all junior varsity and varsity athletes, and they presented awards to the following athletes: All Conference Awards — Honorable Mention, Mary Scoggins;[Read More…]
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CHSAA makes decision to cancel spring sports, activities through June 1
RBC | Rio Blanco County schools had already determined they would remain closed and use distance learning to finish out the school year, but Gov. Polis made that official for all Colorado schools this week. Following that announcement, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) made its decision to cancel[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Living in a new world
RBC | As the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic continue to hit not only the United States, but the entire world, I know that it is affecting everyone’s mental health. It’s hard not to focus on anything but what is plaguing us. But there are still things going on that[Read More…]
Body found in Brown’s Park believed to be missing camper
RBC | Search crews believe they have found the body of a missing camper who was last seen in the Brown’s Park area of Daggett County earlier this month.
Colorado stay-at-home order to end April 26, but restrictions will continue
RBC | Rumors that Gov. Polis would extend the stay-at-home order appear to be unfounded after his press conference Monday, April 20. It won’t be life as we knew it before COVID-19, but Colorado’s official stay-at-home order will be lifted as planned on April 26. Statewide compliance with public health[Read More…]
RPD’s K9 Eiko to receive donation of body armor
RANGELY | Rangely Police Department’s K9 Eiko will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Eiko’s vest is sponsored by National Park Service Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Class 20-01 and will be embroidered with the sentiment[Read More…]
Volunteer with CASA, change a child’s life
RBC | Not only is April Child Abuse Prevention Month but is also National Volunteer Month! So, consider this a call to action for community members with the time to commit and a passion to advocate for abused and neglected children to become volunteers for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)[Read More…]
Recreate close to home, CPW says
RBC | Everyone looking for recreational activities in Colorado is reminded to stay close to home and to know the local county and municipal restrictions on travel and access before heading out. Colorado Parks and Wildlife properties are open for recreation with a few exceptions for seasonal restrictions. Visitors should[Read More…]
Obituary: Donald Lee Mills
Donald Lee Mills Oct. 11, 1954 ~ April. 2, 2020 Donald Lee Mills, age 65, husband of Shannon Mills, passed away on April 2, 2020. Donald Mills was born on Oct. 11, 1954, to Ina Rae Mills and Thomas J. Mills in San Bernardino, California. Donald L. Mills married Shannon[Read More…]
Opinion: It’s dangerous to mess with Mother Nature
RBC | A famous 1970s TV commercial warned, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.” In fact, it’s worse than “not nice” — it’s dangerous. Coloradans will make a momentous decision on this year’s ballot, whether to mess with Mother Nature by introducing non-native wolves to the state, without a[Read More…]
Letter: The importance of thank you
Dear Editor: Why? Why should I, or you, say thank you? After all they are just doing their job. They are getting paid for what they do every day. No thanks are necessary. Some are paid awfully well too. Like doctors and nurses. Some like store clerks and truck drivers[Read More…]
ERBM annual report released
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District has released its 2019 annual report that highlights the accomplishments and challenges along with the future outlook for the District. The report is available to the public on the district’s website, www.ERBMrec.com/annualreport
