Water poured over Taylor Draw Dam at Kenney Reservoir last Thursday at between 3,000-3,100 cubic feet per second. Significant debris, including whole cottonwood trees, were washed into the reservoir with a combination of heavy rain and runoff last weekend. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Manager Alden Vanden Brink said they’ll[Read More…]
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Obituary: Lee C. Watson
Lee C. Watson Sept. 22, 1922 ~ June 20, 2019 The gates of heaven opened for Lee C. Watson on June 20, 2019. Just like them horses… It is time for him to run. Services will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus[Read More…]
CDOT pedestrian improvement project underway in Rangely
RANGELY | The Rangely Pedestrian Improvements Project started last Monday, June 17. The project is located on Colorado Highway 64 between Grand and Birch Avenues in the town of Rangely and will provide more accessible curbs and sidewalks for pedestrians. Crews will be providing pedestrian improvements and storm water rehabilitation.[Read More…]
BREWFEST …
Rangely Elks lodge hosted the first annual Brewfest on June 15, complete with a dance-off (above). Members of the lodge would like to thank Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Parks and Rec for the use of their facility and all the employees’ hard work, The Town of Rangely, Jeff Rector and[Read More…]
Singin’ in the rain …
Mother Nature was uncooperative for the sixth annual Meekerpalooza festival Saturday, but despite lots of rain and unseasonably cold temperatures, residents and visitors celebrated the first day of summer Meekerpalooza-style—with smiles all around. The first floor of the Hugus Building was opened up for farmers market vendors, while the bands,[Read More…]
Busta’ mutton …
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Results Week 3: Ranch Bronc Riding—Sheridan Harvey No. 8 Team Roping—Chase Kiker and Zane Edinger Mixed Team Roping—Chase Kiker and TJ Toon No. 11 Team Roping—Cody Edinger and Brett Watson Congratulations to Darion Hering, Chloe Nay, Tilden Gates, Toren Gates, Easton Butler, and Adley Ivers for[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: About those deadlines
Sometimes I wonder if we’re doing enough; particularly when someone hangs up on me in a snit because we didn’t print an article and photos that came in two hours before press time. There’s a difference between deadline and press time. Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. (Tuesday at 3[Read More…]
Hurricanes set personal records at Craig meet
RANGELY | Father’s Day weekend 18 of the Rangely Hurricanes traveled to Craig, Colorado for the 28th annual Craig Sea Sharks Swim Meet. The team as a whole performed very well and had a lot of personal records. First time swimmer Karter Skelton brought home the Boys 6 & Under[Read More…]
Fairfield Scholarships application deadline July 8
Special Fairfield Scholarships for Pre-2019 MHS Graduates or 5-Year Resident • Vocational/Undergraduate Study • Will be considered by the Fairfield Scholarship Committee, contingent upon funds for additional scholarships being available. These scholarships are for the MHS graduate/equivalent who did not receive a Fairfield Scholarship, regardless of whether or not they previously applied. Application forms[Read More…]
Community notification meeting regarding a sexually violent predator in the Rangely area
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a community notification meeting in Rangely on July 2, 2019 at 6 p.m. at 402 W. Main Street; the Rangely School District Administration Building in the BOCES gym. Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 16-13-901 through 16-13-905, the meeting is[Read More…]
Deadline today for parade floats
MEEKER | Anyone can enter the parade—whether you are an individual, an organization, a business, or just have a message! Visit bit.ly/2Nual43 to print and fill out the 2019 July entry. Entry is free! This year’s theme is “Roots and Boots.”
Community Calendar: June 27, 2019
– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. June 27–FREE ADMISSION SPONSORED BY WREA. July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8 and 15. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the[Read More…]
