EDITOR’S NOTE: We received the following in response to an article from Feb. 28, 2019, requesting an update/correction of information presented in the Town of Rangely’s work session Feb. 26. As the email was too long for a correction, we are printing it in its entirety here. Dear Editor: The[Read More…]
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Seeing green: the cannabis economy
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series to examine the impact of cannabis on our health, our economy and our communities. RBC | Cannabis (marijuana) legalization in Colorado has had a powerful impact on the state and local economies. Although sales of medical cannabis began prior to 2014,[Read More…]
County Beat: March 21, 2019
RBC | The Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County called their monthly meeting in Rangely to order on March 18 at 11 a.m. Commissioners Jeff Rector, Si Woodruff and Gary Moyer were in attendance. Because of a lack of new business on the agenda the commissioners moved into open[Read More…]
Rangely track runs in Rifle
RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field team took to their first meet on Friday, March 15 in Rifle. With all the snow and cold weather lately this was the first time many of the athletes had touched the track this season. “I was impressed with how well[Read More…]
Fairfield grants now available
MEEKER | The deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2019. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641, or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received not postmarked April 1, 2019.
Community Networking Meeting March 26
RANGELY | The Community Networking Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 26 from 12-1:30 p.m. The senior aquatic biologist from Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be presenting about fishery topics such as the endangered fish recovery programs. Please RSVP by March 22 to [email protected] or call 970-675-3219.
Obituary: John Francis Sullivan
John Francis Sullivan May 11, 1925 ~ March 11, 2019 John Francis (Frannie) Sullivan passed away at his home on March 11, 2019 at the age of 93. He was born May 11, 1925, in Hayden, Colo., to Brendan Patrick and Mary (Marshall) Sullivan. He was the seventh of 13[Read More…]
DA decides not to file charges in officer-involved shooting death
RANGELY | No charges will be filed against Rangely Police Lt. Roy Kinney or any of the officers involved in the shooting death of Daniel Pierce, 58, last December. Ninth Judicial District Attorney Jeff Cheney outlined his reasons for the decision in a 12-page letter released earlier this month following the[Read More…]
Rangely middle school wrestlers finish season
RANGELY | The Rangely middle school wrestling team finished their season this past weekend. The Panthers hosted the Hayden Tigers in a dual meet on Friday. Winning matches for the Panthers were Landon Carlson, Anthony Dorris, Kobey Chism, Sage Rhea, Jaxon Torsell and Kasen LeBleu. On Saturday the team competed[Read More…]
Meeker hosts middle school tournament
MEEKER | Regular season middle school wrestling wrapped up with the Western Slope Championships hosted by the Meeker Cowboys, who also took first place with 256 points, narrowly beating Moffat County by four points. Results: First place: Reed Goedert (70), Casey Brink (100), Connor Blunt (125), Brendan Clatterbaugh (135), Elijah[Read More…]
MHS track competes in Rifle, preps for home meet
MEEKER | The first track meet of the year, and the team traveled out of Meeker to Rifle in 2 degree weather, to be met in Rifle with temperatures nearing 40 degrees by mid-day. “The kids did well in Rifle on Friday,” said head coach John Strate. “We were very[Read More…]
Community Calendar: March 21, 2019
– March Business of the Month: Sophie Ann Designs. Open house Friday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by for refreshments, check out spring arrivals and enter to win $50 in Chamber Bucks. 685 Main St., Suite 2A, Meeker, 970-693-8300. – Final deadline to register for Hunters Education[Read More…]
