RANGELY | The Rangely seventh grade girls’ basketball team traveled to Steamboat for the district tournament. The “B” team faced Meeker first where the teams were very evenly matched. The score stayed within a couple points of each other throughout the entire game. The Panthers came up a bit short[Read More…]
Month: February 2019
Panthers go 1-2, win district pigtails
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team had a busy weekend as they lost a thriller in West Grand 53-54 on Thursday, played well but lost 86-55 to an undefeated De Beque squad, and defeated Caprock Academy at home 46-36. “The boys are playing and executing well. We’re hoping we[Read More…]
Cowboys beat Soroco 60-38
MEEKER | The 59-25 victory over the Hayden Tigers leaves the Meeker Cowboys with a final, regular season record of 9-10. The Cowboys knew going in they had already sealed the number five spot in the league and would begin district play Tuesday. The Hayden defeat can be attributed to an[Read More…]
Lady Panthers win two, lose one in busy weekend of league games
RANGELY | The lady Panthers had a busy weekend with three league games. They traveled to West Grand on Thursday and “came out pretty slow” according to head coach Jimmie Mergelman, but the girls went on to win the game 46-29. Skylar Thacker finished with 25, Hannah Wilkie with eight, Marlena[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys enter post-season as number one seed in 2A
MEEKER | The 18-1 lady Cowboys basketball team has entered its post-season, seizing the league title before the regular season ended and seeding them in the number one spot moving into districts. Wrapping up their last regular season game on the road, they dominated Hayden with a 30 point victory, 53-23.[Read More…]
Coombs qualifies for state tourney
RANGELY | The wrestling season came to an unfortunate end for all but one of the Panthers at the regional tournament. For a second year in a row, junior Tytus Coombs (138) is the lone Rangely wrestler to advance to the 2019 Colorado State Wrestling Championships, aka, “The Big Show,” this[Read More…]
Seven Cowboys wrestle their way to state
MEEKER | For the first time, the regional wrestling tournament was held inside the Montrose County Events Center, wrestled on five mats, featuring 10 teams from 2A and 3A, with the top four wrestlers qualifying in each of the 14 weights advance to the 2019 Colorado State Wrestling Championships, where all[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Feb. 21, 2019
– Projects in Grocery Sacks (PIGS) Feb. 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the MRC Multipurpose Room. Adults 18 and older are invited to bring their crochet hooks and yarn and join us for an afternoon of crocheting and conversation. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Crafts class for middle[Read More…]
Public Notices: Feb. 21, 2019
RIO BLANCO COUNTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION LIST JANUARY 31,2019 FUND: GENERAL VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT GLASSCOCK, BRICE D., PRCH SVCS, 173.00 CNTY WKRS COMP, WRKR COMP, 71,007.00 ALERT/SAM, PRCH SVCS, 80.00 ALL STATE COMM, PRCH SVCS, 21,158.29 ALL TEMP SVCS, PRCH SVCS, 421.96 ALSCO, PRCH SVCS, 934.35 AMAZON, SPPLY,[Read More…]
Classifieds: Feb. 21, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You[Read More…]
Meeker FFA members earn grants
MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter would like to recognize Derek Nielsen and Jilly Bumguardner on receiving a total of $1,750 in Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) grants from the Colorado FFA Foundation. On Jan. 22, the Meeker FFA Chapter set off to the other side of the mountain to attend the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Feb. 14, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – The reformed drone is still a worthless bee. – Mike Schneider has sold his Powell Park ranch to Tom Ruckman, who thereby becomes one of the biggest landowners in the Park. – Mrs. Randolph has moved The Toggery, ladies’ and children’s store, to[Read More…]
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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