In last week’s article by Brent Smith-Gardner about the Wolf Creek project, EIS Solutions project manager Brad McCloud was incorrectly listed as Brad McCall. Additionally, the Water Conservancy District board voted Aug. 29, not April 29, to pursue the off-channel reservoir option. The HT regrets the errors. *** In last[Read More…]
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Eagle Crest brings fun to assisted living
RANGELY | Eagle Crest Assisted Living has been serving the aging population in Rangely for 17 years, all that time striving to provide a safe and vibrant home to their residents. Recognizing the 12 residents in the center need more than shelter and meals, Eagle Crest manager Stacy Shriver set[Read More…]
Rangely students of the month
RANGELY | Rangely High School would like to thank and congratulate the August students of the month, Phalon Osborn and Grady Nielsen. Phalon Osborn is the daughter of Josh and Suanne Anderson. She is a senior this year at RHS, and is planning to attend either University of Wyoming majoring in[Read More…]
Flash Flood Watch issued
From the National Weather Service: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning. Moisture and precipitation from the remnants of Hurricane Rosa will move across the area Monday through Wednesday. This will bring widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms. Areas of heavy rain are possible and high mountain snowfall[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley outlines values
Dear Editor: Listening to county residents about how our county government can better support and improve their lives is a primary concern of my campaign and will be a primary tenet of my public service if I am elected one of your county commissioners. Within the limits of our financial[Read More…]
12U softball hosts golf tournament
RANGELY | On Saturday, Sept. 22 the Lady Dynamite Softball 12U Teams hosted their first annual golf tournament at Cedaridges Golf Course in Rangely. It was a great turn out and the girls wanted to take the time to thank everyone that made this tournament possible. Thanks to Chris Hejl and[Read More…]
Letter: Collins for Campbell
Dear Editor: It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of Boots Campbell. I worked with Boots in our Meeker School District. In just a few words, I respected her intelligence, her multitasking ability, hard worker and a go-to person. I felt I could always trust Boots. I[Read More…]
Panther golf wraps up successful season
RANGEY | The varsity Rangely Panthers golf team season competed in their final tournaments in Gunnison and Grand Junction. The varsity team played at the Dos Rios Golf Club in Gunnison, Colo., on Sept. 12 while the junior varsity Panthers were able to gain more valuable experience, competing at the[Read More…]
Drought continues, hopes for wet winter from El Niño event
RBC | According to the U.S. Drought Monitor all of Rio Blanco County is still currently classified as D3, or Extreme Drought, as precipitation around the county continues to fall well under normal rates. However, there is some hope to be found in the winter forecast.
Editor’s Column: How big is your future?
Every week doesn’t include a baby shower and a funeral service. Last Saturday I attended a baby shower for a young woman I’ve known since birth. Monday I attended the funeral of a gentleman I had the privilege of working for more than a decade ago. Both events were celebrations[Read More…]
Concerns about vaping at MHS, BMS brought before Meeker BOE
MEEKER | Meeker High School Principal Amy Chinn and Barone Middle School Principal Jim Hanks spoke with the school board about a dramatic increase in the number of students caught “vaping” this year. There have been numerous suspensions for tobacco-related violations of school policy, mostly related to vaping, or e-cigarettes. “This[Read More…]
Fairfield grant apps due Oct. 1
MEEKER | The deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 pm, Monday, Oct. 1. 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—by Oct. 1.
