RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation held its fall meeting on Sept. 13 to review applications for annual awards. The 4-H Foundation was established nearly 50 years ago to support education opportunities for 4-H members in Rio Blanco County. The foundation makes scholarship awards to deserving seniors moving[Read More…]
Month: September 2017
MHS Homecoming Photos & Contest Results
MEEKER | The results of Meeker’s Homecoming spirit week contests were announced during last Friday’s football game against Monte Vista High School. The MHS Student Council, which was responsible for organizing and running Homecoming week except for the dance on Saturday, chose to honor the school’s three custodians: Brent Rowles,[Read More…]
Ellis Eliasen memorial service Saturday
MEEKER | Memorial services for long time resident Ellis Eliasen will be held Sept. 30, 2017, at Highland Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at red barn on river on Sixth Street.
Cowboys pound Pirates 30-7, remain undefeated
MEEKER | Last year’s 1A state runners-up football team, the Meeker Cowboys, were the hosts to the Monte Vista Pirates for their 2017 Homecoming game in Starbuck Stadium and the Cowboys remain undefeated after winning 30-7. The Cowboys (4-0), are currently ranked second by Coloradopreps.com and will host the Hotchkiss[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Flags, freedom and football
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” ~ The First Amendment of[Read More…]
MHS Homecoming Royalty 2017 …
Bank giving away up to $5,000 for good causes at Fall Festival this Saturday in Meeker
MEEKER | You can get $5 just for showing up Saturday at the Mountain Valley Bank Fall Festival. The annual event, which has provided almost $125,000 to area non-profit groups during the last 13 years, is co-sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank, the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District[Read More…]
RHS celebrates Homecoming this week
RANGELY | This week is Rangely High School’s Homecoming week, themed Modern Wonders of the World. The festivities kicked off with daily dress up days for students. Monday was “Senior Citizen Day,” Tuesday brought “Emotion Day,” Wednesday was tagged as “Wonder of the World Day” and Thursday will see students[Read More…]
Panther volleyball has busy week
RANGELY | Rangely volleyball had a busy week with games. It started off with a Tuesday evening match against Meeker in a non-league game. Varsity made the night exciting, getting the win in five sets. The first set went to Meeker as they allowed only 10 points to be scored[Read More…]
Meeker girls win two volleyball matches
MEEKER | The lady Cowboy varsity volleyball team won two league matches last week and they will play another league match Friday, when the Hotchkiss Bulldogs come to Meeker. Meeker defeated the West Grand Mustangs in Kremmling last week before hosting and defeating the Plateau Valley Cowboys for its Homecoming[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 28, 2017
– RBC Farm Bureau annual meeting on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., Kilowatt Korner, Sixth and Market, Meeker. Speaker Shawn Martini, CFB vice-president of advocacy, will address current AG and H2A labor issues. Refreshments will be served. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 28, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Please join us for the RBC Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Oct. 2nd at 7pm, Kilowatt Korner, 6th & Market, Meeker. Speaker Shawn Martini, CFB Vice-President of Advocacy, will address current AG & H2A labor issues. Refreshments will be served. The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from[Read More…]
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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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