**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker Every Sunday, 6:00 in the evening Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall For more information, Please call Tom 970-260-6820 Our first Ranch Life Ministries Clinic was a hit! We’re following it up with two back to back clinics July 27th and 28th! The July 27th clinic[Read More…]
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April 2019 Warranty Deeds
SELLER: AU 401K TRUST BUYER: ERIC AND MELODY BLACK DESCRIPTION: 1N 102W 01 304 S BIRCH AVE TRANSACTION PRICE: $154,500.00 SELLER: SAM AND VIRGINIA LOVE BUYER: JACOB, APRIL, RANDY AND DONNA BUTLER DESCRIPTION: CROSS L ESTATES SUBDIVISION 282581 4, 5 460 & 480 SOUTH CROSS L TRANSACTION: $115,000.00 SELLER: DENNIS[Read More…]
Owner of northwest Colorado game hunting ranch convicted of importing prohibited sheep
RBC | A months-long Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation of a private hunting ranch near the northwest Colorado community of Dinosaur began with the discovery of several prohibited exotic sheep species on the property and ended with last month’s conviction of the business owner from Utah. On June 19, Vernal[Read More…]
Newman named to Honor Roll at OSU
MEEKER | Meeker High School alumnus Elijah T. Newman has been named to the Honor Roll at Oregon State University for spring 2019. Newman is a freshman studying biohealth sciences.
Weekly Call Review: July 18, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Comics coming to Rangely Elks
RANGELY | The Rangely Elks Lodge is at it again. Last month they introduced Rangely to their first annual Brewfest and in the month of July they have scheduled a comedy night for July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Lodge. The event is for the public—21 years old and[Read More…]
Rangely 27 Hole Scramble Results
RANGELY | Saturday, July 13 the Rangely Golf Course hosted the 2019 27-Hole Scramble, there were nine four-person teams competing this year. The results are as follows: First Gross: Nate Greene, Cody Weddle, Nolan Massey and Matt Hauer, all of Vernal, Utah—Par of 85 First Net: Riar Geer of Fruita,[Read More…]
ZOOM ZOOM …
Two-hundred seventeen Enduro riders ranging in age from seven to 72 rode in the first Flattops Enduro motorcycle race last Saturday. The racer from farthest away was from British Columbia. Courtesy Photo
Hurricanes head to Western Slope League Championships
RANGELY | Last weekend the Rangely Hurricanes traveled to Grand Junction for the 2019 Western Slope League Championships (WSL). The Hurricanes had 11 swimmers at this meet where more than 300 athletes competed, representing 16 teams from the Western Slope. WSL is held at the Colorado Mesa University El Pomar[Read More…]
OPED: The importance of positive self-talk
RBC | Life can be full of moments that leave you wondering why you made the choices you made. We are experts in second-guessing decisions and finding ourselves in a cycle of what-ifs. Each day is chock-full of decisions. Some are seemingly insignificant, like what color shirt should I wear[Read More…]
Rally Colorado July 26-27
RANGELY | Racers will be in Rangely next weekend, racing in a qualifying road road for the Rally America National Series 2019. The races will be run on county roads east of Rangely. For entrance fees please go the organizer’s website at http://rally-america.com/events. To participate in the race contact Matt[Read More…]
New nurse aides …
Pioneers Medical Center hosted six community members as part of their nurse aide class. During the class students have 34 hours of instruction and another 48 hours of clinical practice as well as 22 hours in lab practice. All who complete the class are then eligible to take the State[Read More…]
