Aug. 13-19, 2018
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Cribbage Tournament Sunday, Sept. 2
RANGELY | Join us for a cribbage tournament Sunday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Town Hall conference room. $10 per person, double elimination.
Letter: Boots for county clerk and recorder
Dear Editor:
Disaster loans available
RBC | Small nonfarm businesses in Rio Blanco County are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought conditions in Moffat County and neighboring Rio Blanco and Routt counties in Colorado, Daggett[Read More…]
New complaints filed in lawsuit over pipeline leak in Piceance Basin
RBC | Attorneys for the Bishop Ranch on East Stewart Gulch in the Piceance Basin have filed a second amended complaint against Encana related to the $5 million lawsuit for property damage and destruction from a pipeline leak. Documentation from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission indicate that the leak,[Read More…]
RDA discusses AGNC, housing, shooting range
RANGELY I AGNC Support The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado are developing a comprehensive economic development strategy. One of the purposes of the strategy would be to allow Rangely to access federal grants that they currently do not qualify for because the median household income and employment levels are too[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum picnic Aug. 31
RANGELY | Rangely Outdoor Museum invites you to the second annual Old Timers’ and Alumni Picnic Aug. 31 from 4-8 p.m. at the East End Park by the Rangely Outdoor Museum. Tickets are $15 each and include a catered dinner. Ken Bailey will do a presentation entitled “School Days and[Read More…]
Letter: Sprod family says thanks
Dear Editor: The family of Angela Sprod is thankful for the care and concern shown with her passing. We are especially thankful that Angela could spend her last months in Meeker and we appreciate the kind, thoughtful and professional care she received at Pioneers Medical Center. Sincerely, The Sprod Family[Read More…]
New fire truck for Dinosaur
DINOSAUR | Acting Dinosaur National Monument Superintendent Patrick Walsh and Fire Management Officer Steve Heppner announced the donation of an excess fire engine from the monument to the Town of Dinosaur. The transfer was conducted on Friday, Aug. 17 when Artesia Fire Chief Troy Zufelt received the truck. The donated fire[Read More…]
New location and time for Foot Clinic
MEEKER | Pioneers Hospital Home Health will be offering the monthly Foot Clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at a new time, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a new location, the Meeker Veterans Community Center, 290 Fourth St. (corner of Fourth and Main St.). Cost: $20 donation if able. A[Read More…]
Guest Column: District implements ‘The Seven Mindsets’
MEEKER | The 2018-2019 Meeker School District school year has begun! The beginning of every school year brings great anticipation and excitement. Each year, we are afforded the privilege to help students grow and learn while encouraging them to reach their maximum potential. The essence of the Meeker School District mission[Read More…]
STUCO in gear for new year
MEEKER | The purpose of the Meeker High School (MHS) Student Council (StuCo), according to their Constitution, includes enhancing the school’s “education mission by providing social, cultural, educational and developmental programs, events and services.” Formally, StuCo is composed of the officers elected before graduation last spring, and the Class officers and[Read More…]
