RBC I The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit is fully staffed and prepared for wildland fire response. New fire recruits as well as returning firefighters have been training and refurbishing equipment since mid-May.
Month: June 2014
CPW looks to add tiger muskie on Western Slope
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife will continue its evaluation of tiger muskie as an alternative angling opportunity on the Western Slope.
Lions Club honor…
The Meeker Lions Club honored Meeker’s Frank Cooley, 91, for his 59 years of service to the club, having joined in 1955.
Craig man dies riding in county
RBC I A 911 call to the Rio Blanco County Communications Center in Meeker reported an injured horseback rider in a remote area of eastern Rio Blanco County, east of Ripple Creek Pass and south of but between Baldy Mountain and Pyramid Peak.
Rangely Hurricanes…
On June 15, five Rangely Hurricanes traveled to Ouray for their first swim meet of the season.
Playoff needed to determine winner
RANGELY I Nine teams competed in the annual Elks Scramble golf tournament at Cedar Ridge Golf Course on Saturday, yet the competition was so close a playoff was needed to determine the winner. The local team prevailed.
Longtime resident
Florence Rooks, who has made Rangely her home since 1948 (66 years), will leave Rangely soon to move to Omaha, Neb., to be near her daughter.
Residents gain with SS delay
RBC I Rio Blanco County residents who are nearing retirement age can increase their lifetime income if they can wait a bit to start drawing Social Security benefits.
Letter to the Editor: Letter from new Jr./Sr. High principal
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to members of the Rangely community. I am honored and excited to have been selected for the position of Rangely Junior/Senior High School principal. I am currently serving as interim director of federal programs and student success in the Boulder (Colo.) Valley School[Read More…]
Happy 75th birthday…
Longtime Rangely advocate and resident Peggy Rector thought she was taking her great-grandson Hunter to play at Elks Park May 31 with her daughter, Leanne Maloney, and granddaughter Kasey Schuerman. Upon arriving, she was surprised by 70 of her close friends and family for a 75th birthday party in her[Read More…]
Two Meeker students make honor roll at U. of Wyoming
MEEKER I The University of Wyoming lists 126 students from Colorado on its 2014 spring semester President’s Honor Roll, and two of those students are from Meeker.
Time to prep for Meeker parade
MEEKER I The Meeker Range Call Parade is coming during the Fourth of July weekend, so those who would like to take part should contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
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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