RANGELY | Rangely High School alumni Patrick Scoggins was named first team Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) twice for his participation on the Colorado State University-Pueblo relay teams. The distance medley relay team (DMR) is ranked fifth going into the National Championships. Scoggins runs the 1,200 leg. DMR goes 1,200, 400, 800,[Read More…]
Month: March 2019
YVCF accepting scholarship applications
RBC | The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for 2018 scholarships. YVCF administers the Kenny Corriveau Trade Scholarship that is awarded to applicants in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties for the purpose of advancing education in the trades. This scholarship is available to individuals ages 17-25[Read More…]
Obituary: James Malcolm Tyler Jr.
James Malcolm Tyler Jr. Aug. 21, 1929 ~ March 2, 2019 James Malcolm Tyler Jr. was born in Topeka, Kansas, on Aug. 21, 1926, to James Malcolm Tyler Sr. and Alice Clare (DeRoin) Tyler. He was raised in Atchison, Kansas, and graduated from Atchison High School in 1944. He immediately[Read More…]
Wildlife worries dominate discussion at Woolgrowers
RBC | The potential introduction of wolves into Colorado dominated discussion for a second year at the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers annual meeting. While the sale price for wool is up 16 percent, and grazing fees are down, there wasn’t much more in the way of positive news shared at[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Joshua and Lindsey Allred of Rangely are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Noelle Beth Allred, at 8 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2019, in Craig, Colo., at Memorial Regional Health. Noelle weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Don and Phyllis Myers of Hamilton[Read More…]
Last game …
Last weekend the lady Panthers traveled to Ignacio for the regional playoff games and faced the No. 8 team from Ignacio. “The Panthers came out to a great start. At the end of the first quarter the score was tied 7-7, and going into half we were up 20-18,” said[Read More…]
In Memory: Missy Mae Roach
Missy Mae Roach, born May 12, 2008, belonged to Ashley and Dominik Roach of Meeker, Colo. A purebred Golden Labrador and Weiner mix, Missy was known not only for her unique look, but for her loving, loyal, intelligent, and wise ways; to know her was to love her. Missy took[Read More…]
SNOW DOGS …
Bikejoring, skijoring and dog sledding were on the agenda last weekend at the C Lazy S Ranch. The races are sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, which was established in 1960. Race results were not available online as of press time. Visit www.rmsdc.org for more information. KIM EKSTROM[Read More…]
YOGI SHOP …
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Meeker’s newest business, Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop, located at 1130 Market St. The shop will be open Friday through Monday from 11a.m.-7 p.m. Owner Adrienne Wix has a selection of yoga supplies, jewelry and gifts, as[Read More…]
Cowboys wrap up basketball season
MEEKER | Cowboy basketball had a rough beginning to the season, 3-2 after the first five games, but turned the season around and made it to the final 32. “We got better as the season progressed,” said head coach Klark Kindler, “We had a few bumps along the way, mainly[Read More…]
New community ed classes in March
MEEKER | March 16-17: Linocut Print Making—Learn to design your own print in this two day workshop. March 25: Social Media Marketing: Next Steps—Comfortable with Facebook? Let’s explore more avenues. March 29: Plein Air Painting Warmup—One day opportunity to try your hand at this art experience. Register online at cncc.edu,[Read More…]
Rangely middle school wrestlers open season
RANGELY | Rangely middle school wrestling opened its season last Saturday in the Fruita dual team tournament. Rangely ended the day going 3-2 in the duals and a 3-way tie for second place. Rangely started the duals against eventual champion Fruita. “We did not wrestle up to our potential and plain[Read More…]
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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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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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