Dear Editor: As some of you have witnessed, I have been doing some campaign door-belling in the neighborhoods. Of one thing I’ve become quite certain, the usual fall invasion of boxelder bugs trying to get inside for winter at nearly everyone’s doorstep is in full-force, maybe to an even greater[Read More…]
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Moyer strongly opposes Prop 112
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to make it clear that I strongly oppose Proposition 112 on the Colorado ballot and explain why this is so important to Rio Blanco County. First, Proposition 112 with its 2,500-foot setbacks would essentially serve as a ban on any new[Read More…]
MHS softball ends season 15-11
MEEKER | Cowboy softball wrapped up its fourth season traveling across the mountains to Aurora for the state tournament to take on Lamar for their first game. In the top of the fourth the score was 4-6 Lamar. Megan Shelton went up to bat and hit a three-run homer to[Read More…]
Rangely’s Prop 112 Rally: Full Video
COURTESY PHOTO/VIDEO County residents met last week at the Rangely Automotive Museum for a rally against Proposition 112.
Obituary: Lawrence Stanley Brown
Lawrence Stanley Brown July 18, 1924 ~ Oct. 9, 2018 Lawrence Stanley Brown, 94, of Clifton, Colo., joined his Heavenly Father on Oct. 9, 2018. He was born July 18, 1924, to Leslie and Anna Brown in Skiatook, Okla. On April 13, 1946, he married Lorraine Marian Kuehne. She was[Read More…]
Last chance to visit The TANK Saturday
RANGELY | If you’ve been planning to experience The TANK, this Saturday, Oct. 27 is your last chance this season for free, public visiting hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the family, sing, use our musical instruments or just bask in the sound. TANK staff will be there[Read More…]
Magical Night at Hogwarts Oct. 27
MEEKER | Oct. 27 is the second annual A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker 4-H fund raiser held at the RBC Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. This event is open to the public. 4-H clubs host booths to raise money for their clubs in a Halloween carnival-like setting with food,[Read More…]
Pumpkins Eats ‘n Treats returns
MEEKER | Youth and adults are invited to participate in the many Halloween festivities offered by the ERBM Recreation & Park District this frightful time of year. Check out the following events for all things spooky, haunted and fun. Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 26), itty bitties (ages 6 and under) are[Read More…]
Letter: Unaffiliated voter and candidates
Dear Editor: Voting was an important part of my life growing up. My mom was very active in the Republican party and was chosen as a state delegate more than once. One of my earliest memories was going into the old time voting booths with her. She would let me[Read More…]
Rangely girls take third, advance to state race
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers cross country team went to the 2A Region 4 meet in Delta on Friday, Oct. 19. The meet had 15 teams all from the western slope and all 2A teams. The top 15 individual runners and top five teams would be advancing to the state[Read More…]
Panthers 7-1 headed into last regular season game
RANGELY | This past Friday the Rangely Panthers had a home conference game against Gilpin County. The Panthers started this week quickly having an unanswered 38 first quarter. Scoring was from Titus Coombs, Devin Ramirez and Drew Brannan all having rushing touchdown while Ramirez added another in a 60-yard punt[Read More…]
Piceance Mustangs group hosts project work day this Saturday
RBC | For a recently-formed group, Piceance Mustangs is making great progress towards helping the wild horses in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area. At the initial public meeting on Feb. 17, more than 30 people joined, and more members have been added since. Their goal is to be active[Read More…]
