MEEKER — The 2008-09 Meeker High School boys basketball season concluded action March 14 when the Colorado State High School Activities Association presented them with the third place state trophy by virtue of their season’s work and final victory of the year over the Ignacio Bobcats in the Massari Arena[Read More…]
Month: April 2009
Colorado’s newest senator visits Rio Blanco County
RBC — Rio Blanco County residents who showed up to hear what Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet had to say also had a chance to make their voices heard.
Neilson: Most property values up in county
Rio Blanco County property owners will receive a Notice of Valuation (NOV) around May 1 from the county assessor’s office. It is important to remember that the Notice of Valuation is not a tax bill but a notice informing property owners of any changes in valuation of their property during[Read More…]
Dinosaur monument celebrates Junior Ranger Day on April 25
DINOSAUR — “April 25 has been designated Junior Ranger Day at Dinosaur National Monument,” said Superinten-dent Mary Risser.
87-year-old injured in four-wheeler rollover
RANGELY — Howard Robinson, 87, of Rifle was injured in a four-wheeler rollover accident Sunday, April 19.
Meeker Locals: April 23 edition
Medical bills got you down? Take advantage of the 9Health Fair this Saturday, April 25 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker, from 7-11 a.m.
Wilson: Underage drinking must be addressed
Please allow me the chance to vent my feelings. I’m not looking for readers to agree with me or disagree, I just need to be able to express how I am feeling.
School board considers additional financial cuts
RANGELY — Faced with a budget shortfall of $500,000 to $700,000, the Rangely School Board has already closed Parkview Elementary to save money.
Obituary: Juanita (Allene) Millsaps Anderson
Juanita (Allene) Millsaps Anderson, 82, of Rangely, died April 9, 2009, at the Rangely District Hospital.
18-year-old dies in drug overdose
RANGELY — An 18-year-old former Rangely resident died of an overdose last weekend after a night of heavy partying at a rural cabin between Rangely and Meeker.
Classifieds: April 23 Edition
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Loose Ends: Carving a carcass for science
What would you do if you were attacked by a rabid animal? Think about it, as apparently the United States has one of the highest rates of rabid animal attacks on humans.
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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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