Caleb Lee was the first-place finisher in the Rangely Spelling Bee on Feb. 11. His sister Esther finished as runner-up. The word Caleb Lee spelled to win the contest was omniscient. Rangely Spelling Bee contestants from left: Ethan Beck, Grace Kenney, Melissa Russell, Zack Sulser, Lucas Heinle, Kymberlie Hemphill, Esther[Read More…]
Month: February 2010
Underage party leads to felony charges
MEEKER I A party at a residence Jan. 17, attended by minors, resulted in a Meeker man facing felony charges, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
CNCC offering digital imaging class Feb. 23
MEEKER I Colorado Northwestern Community College is offering a digital image editing class, starting Feb. 23 and going through March 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A digital photography workshop has been rescheduled to start on Saturday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to noon.
This editor understands ‘the bad side of the story’
I moved to Rio Blanco County to start over. Not to hide. Since letters to the editor in this week’s paper accuse me of, among other things, “unfair reporting,” a “negative prejudice toward people who have a good reputation and a good name to lose,” as well airing other people’s[Read More…]
Panthers stay at home for districts
RANGELY I With third place in the league locked up, all that was left for the Lady Panthers — as far as the regular season — was a rematch with Plateau Valley. And again Rangely won in a blowout 52-28.
We’re No. 1…
Barone Middle School’s eighth-grade basketball team capped off an undefeated season Saturday by winning the league tournament at Meeker High School. From left, team members Jordan Smith, Dannon Bolton, Piper Haney, Taylor Neilson, Aly Ridings and Liz Fellows celebrated.
Meeker 4-H Club News
MEEKER | The 4-H Council met on Feb. 2 and discussed Grandparents Appreciation Dinner that will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21. Dinner and entertainment is at 4 p.m. at the Extension office.
Obituary: Jerry LeBleu Sr.
Jerry LeBleu Sr., 72, a longtime resident of Rangely passed away Friday Feb. 12 at the Rangely District Hospital.
Meeker sends three to state
MEEKER I “We have one more going than we did last year, so that’s positive,” Meeker wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said of the three Cowboy wrestlers who qualified for the Colorado State Wrestling Champion-ships at last weekend’s regional tournament in Palisade.
Pistol River Leather is member of week
MEEKER I Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Pistol River Leather. To read the story and see photos, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Letter: Was police call story sensationalistic?
I am uncertain how last week’s article regarding the police call to the Martins had any relevancy to the tragic events that took place for that family. Nowhere was there any indication that one event affected the other. The story is presented in a way to allow each individual reader[Read More…]
Letter: Pageant is seeking a new director
For 72 years, the people of Meeker, Colorado have come together once a year to put on the Meeker Massacre Pageant. The pageant is a unique and special part of our community’s history and a true piece of Americana.