RANGELY | Senior RaeLynn Norman will be leading the way for the Panther cross country team this year coming off a great track season last spring where she competed in the two mile at the state championships.
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Nonprofit of the year …
Rangely Community Garden members Luciann Bolding, Danielle Cooper and Ingrid Reed; chamber board members Jennifer Baker, Lissa Freeman, Matt Billgren and Konnie Billgren. Not pictured from Rangely Community Garden are René Harden and Danielle Hacking. Rangely Community Garden was established in 2010 with the mission to encourage and teach individuals[Read More…]
Letter: Tacky use of taxpayer money
Dear Editor: Most of us recently found a very polished 9-inch by 12-inch, full color, double sided flier from Scott Tipton in the mailbox that attempts to extol his efforts “Fighting to Prevent Wildfires” or “Reforming Taxes”. Representative Tipton is up for re-election in November, so of course he wants[Read More…]
Bedrock break-in case sent to DA
DINOSAUR | The case against two Dinosaur youth accused of breaking into the Bedrock Depot has been handed over to the Moffat County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Formal charges have not yet been determined.
Drama Club …
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Drama Camp presented a dessert theater Aug. 10 featuring “hysterically bad performances,” according to the playbill. Stop by a MACC meeting the first Monday of each month at the Heritage Culture Center at 6:30 p.m. or check out their Facebook page to learn more. MACC[Read More…]
Rangely Police Department short-staffed
RANGELY | Following the recent resignations of two Rangely Police Department officers the department is considering bringing in supplemental officers from outside organizations to help fill the void while seeking new employees.
Cowboys kick off Aug. 24
MEEKER | Cowboy Football is set to kick off Friday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. at Starbucks Stadium. The opening regular season game has the Cowboys taking on the Skiers from Aspen, Colo.
Panthers prep for football season
RANGELY | Rangely Panther football 2018 is underway and the team is ready to kick off the opener this weekend against the Norwood Mavericks. The Rangely Panthers are looking forward to this season with a varsity team of all returners from last year.
Amateur radio comes to NW Colorado
RBC | As the result of a partnership between Rio Blanco County, the Sheriff’s Office, the State of Colorado AuxComm Division and Rocky Mountain Ham Radio LLC (a 501(c)3), amateur (HAM) radio equipment has been installed and is operational to serve much of Rio Blanco County.
Minor earthquakes rattle Rangely early Friday
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake with an epicenter about 28 miles northwest of Parachute was felt by Rangely residents around 4 a.m., and according to the USGS “shake map” could have been felt by residents in Meeker, Parachute, Battlement Mesa, Grand Junction and Fruita. A second 2.9 magnitude earthquake, possibly an[Read More…]
The buses are back
The big yellow school buses are back in action. Meeker students returned to school Monday, Aug. 20. For interviews with Meeker School District’s new staff members, see page 5A. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Locals’ discount available for Meeker Classic tickets, but don’t delay
MEEKER | Believe it or not, it’s Trials time again. The Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials kicks off its 32nd year on Wednesday, Sept. 5, showing off not just the orneriness of range sheep but the incredible power of a team of volunteers, and local residents have a unique opportunity[Read More…]
