Rifle, Grand Valley student athletes make year worth remembering
The high school sports seasons at Rifle and Grand Valley High schools this past school year were anything but ordinary. Some teams had record-breaking seasons. Others managed to remain upbeat despite having seasons that looked forgettable on paper. S …
Read More »McKibbin’s Scribblin’s: My windows on the world are brighter
Things look a lot brighter to me these days. Maybe it’s the warmer weather. Probably because I washed the windows of my office. Amazing what getting rid of dirt and grime can do to improve an outlook and help keep spirits high. There are also some t …
Read More »Lots of foods can help provide potassium power
Staying strong as we age obviously requires keeping physically active, especially focusing on strengthening our muscles. And as always, staying strong also means eating well to sustain and build muscle tissue. In this case, that means getting enough …
Read More »Rifle ‘a great place to grow up’ for Bill Moulton
Ray and Elizabeth Moulton of Oklahoma moved to Rifle in the 1930s and started Moulton Oil Co., an independent petroleum distributorship. The family made their home at 113 W. Sixth St. in Rifle, the current home of Microplastics. Son Bill Moulton reme …
Read More »Corrosion causes Rifle water main line breaks
Two breaks on an 18-inch city of Rifle water main line in two days last week left many residents and businesses in the northern part of the city without water while repairs were made. Residents across the city were also asked to curtail outside water …
Read More »Rifle Middle School students create mural of Rifle area
Sometime this summer, Rifle residents and visitors will be able to view a colorful portrayal of the city and its environment, as seen through the eyes of some talented Rifle Middle School students. Chris McLean, an artist and the school’s art club sp …
Read More »Grand Valley High School senior Rocio Roman worth watching at state
PARACHUTE — Breaking school records in the hurdle events is nothing new to Rocio Roman. The Grand Valley High School senior has set a new time standard in the 300-meter hurdles not just once, but twice this season. Add in that she has qualified for …
Read More »Rifle grad seeks medals at 2013 Warrior Games
A Rifle High School graduate knows how an explosion, crash, gunshot, sickness or emotional trauma can push a military service member to a place of unfamiliarity: the sidelines. And through the healing process, Paralympic sport gives many survivors th …
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