Norm Hall, Sr. and Patty Shue were crowned Christmasfest senior king and queen in the CNCC Colorado Room Saturday afternoon. Alivia Green, Drew Zadra, Kaitlyn Cox and Aaron Klein were this year’s princesses and princes.
Month: December 2012
How the Grinch stole Christmasfest
More than 50 kids, including Journie Gladstone, enjoyed having their picture taken with the Grinch at Colorado CPA in Rangely last Friday, while carolers outside kicked off the Grinch-themed 2012 Rangely Christmasfest.
Rangely’s “golden” child…
Thomas Jarvis had a birthday on Dec. 12, 2012, in which he turned 12. I, classmate Kassidee Brown, had a chance to interview him.
MHS ladies defeat Plateau Valley
MEEKER I The Meeker hoopsters traveled to Colbran Dec. 15 to cash in another win. Meeker’s intense press once again ignited a quick lead.
Opinion: Pick one person
The most recent school shooting hit too close to home. Twenty-five years of working as a special education teacher gave me the opportunity to spend time in most all of the elementary and middle school classrooms. I remember the increased security measures each year and the drills that ensured all[Read More…]
Signature events are highlights of Christmasfest
RANGELY I Though the event went off well as a whole, there were definite highlights at this year’s Christmasfest, according to organizer and WRBM aquatics/recreation director Camilla Kennedy. “I think it went pretty well,” Kennedy said. “The Parade (of Lights) was beautiful this year. We had tons of kids in[Read More…]
Hints for high altitude baking
RBC I Do you ever wonder what makes this season the most wonderful time of the year? The Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association suspects the delectable sweets we suddenly find ourselves surrounded by play a role. Sugar cookies, gingerbread, cheesecake – take your pick or eat them all! Preparing and[Read More…]
First team judging member …
Meeker High School alumnae Morgan Neilson finished the year by being chosen for the number one All American Meat Judging Team at Oklahoma State University.
Amendment would restore $653 million to fund
RBC I Senators Mark Udall (D-Colo.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) have introduced an amendment to the Supplemental Appropriation for Disaster Assistance to ensure that the U.S. Forest Service is adequately prepared to confront what is expected to be another severe wildfire season in the West.
Rangely spirit…
RHS cheerleaders McKale Pennell, Heather Turner, Kellsie Nash, Jocelyn Vega and Kimber Kinney (Hailey Goddard is not pictured) cheered at the first home basketball games last week.
Letter to the Editor: Foiled fraud
Dear Editor: A few months ago I received a rather large bill in the mail. I had not purchased on item from this company nor had I received an item from them. When I called them, on of their suggestions was that I report it to the local police department,[Read More…]
Setbacks on oil, gas hurt economy
RBC I There are many stakeholders with an interest in the distance from a well to a building. Contrary to belief, this is not just a battle between the oil and gas industry and environmental interest. In the many parties impacted, agriculture is one of the most impacted parties at[Read More…]
Come say hi!
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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