Tag: Rangely

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 120 years ago March 29, 1890 • J.W. Hugus and Co. have decided to erect a 2-story brick block on their corner. The upper floor will be occupied by the Masonic Fraternity and three large office rooms. This floor is already rented.

Preschool to host festival

RANGELY I Giant Step Pre-school and Child Care Center will celebrate Week of the Young Child, April 11-17. Giant Step will also host a children’s festival April 24 from noon to 2 p.m. “The public is invited to stop in and participate with bubbles, tumbling, face painting, moon sand and[Read More…]

Four-day school week gets preliminary nod

RANGELY I A four-day school week has moved closer to becoming a reality. School board members voted Monday night to approve the switch to a four-day school week, contingent upon approval of an implementation plan to be presented at the board’s April 20 meeting.

Rangely candidates give views

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each of the candidates for town council and mayor in Rangely were asked the same set of questions. Here are their responses, in alphabetical order.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 120 years ago March 22, 1890 • The approaching election is becoming a live issue. So far candidates are not numerous — for mayor, L.J. Bemer and Frank Barton. For trustees: W.H. Clark, J.L. McHatton, H.C. Gilmore, C.A. Booth, John A. Watson, Lou Craig and Phil[Read More…]

DA makes his case against Jerry Snider Jr.

RBC I Jerry Snider Jr. walked upstairs at his father’s house in Rangely, retrieved a hatchet, returned to the living room where his father was sitting in a recliner and used the sharp instrument to kill his father with nine fatal blows to the head.

DA looking for deputy in county

RBC I The district attorney’s office is looking for a new deputy for its Rio Blanco County office. DA Martin Beeson thinks he’s found his man.