Local results from the sectional Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Grand Junction: Doak Mantle — 2nd place in the 8-9 boys division Sydnie Main — 2nd place in the 8-9 girls division Sam Nieslanik — 2nd place in the 10-11 boys division Kash Atwood — 4th place in the[Read More…]
Month: November 2009
Otwell takes over as ‘official’ chamber director
MEEKER I Shondah Otwell’s job description won’t change much, except to remove the word “interim” from her title. Otwell, who has been filling in as temporary executive director of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, was given the position permanently last week.
Hotchkiss denies Meeker league title
MEEKER I Both teams had already qualified for the state playoffs, so the game played in Starbuck Stadium last Friday between the hometown Meeker Cowboys and the Hotchkiss Bulldogs determined the Northwest League championship and home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Streaker Sightings
MEEKER | In October, Streaker activities were as follows: 17 days of Chuckwagon with 54 riders; 299 stops in Meeker, including 58 medical; one rider to Rifle for medical and nine riders for shopping; three riders to Grand Junction for medical and six riders for shopping; seven riders for extra[Read More…]
Letter: Downtown justice center makes sense
I am a former resident of Meeker and have family that still resides in Meeker. I want to give my opinion of the future of the Meeker Elementary School site. I believe Meeker should think hard about the site of the justice center. I feel that you would see a[Read More…]
August incidents up over 2008
RBC | During August 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center experienced a 6.2 percent increase in activity compared to August 2008. Total incidents received through the communications center increased to 1,163 in August 2009, up from 1,095 in August 2008. The number of calls for service decreased for the[Read More…]
Letter: Frances Woolley family says thanks
To all of the friends and family of Frances Woolley, who enjoyed her and helped her these past years of her time in Meeker, we thank you very much! She talked about the visits from friends, health workers, clergy, doctors and nurses. She appreciated the calls and the drop-by visits.
Ribbon cutting for CNCC project Nov. 12
RANGELY I Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) and Chevron Energy Solutions (CES) will commemorate the completion of the Rangely Campus Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. in the Johnson Banquet Room.
DOW, landowner offer late season elk hunt
MEEKER | The Colorado Division of Wildlife and a private landowner in the Meeker area are teaming up to offer a special late season cow elk hunting opportunity in late November and December. Six hunters will be selected for this unguided elk hunt on the 2,900 acre Berryman property. Selected[Read More…]
Vail Mountain win denies Rangely a trip to regionals
RANGELY I The Lady Panthers finished second in the league and second at the district tournament. But they won’t be going to regionals. “We’re done,” said coach Jimmie Mergleman after the Rangely volleyball team saw its season end Saturday at the district tournament in Meeker. “Our league protects the league[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Blotter
Activity for October 23-29, 2009 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, October 23 RBSO-8:40 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 51000 Hwy 13, Meeker MPD-9:37 a.m.-Warrant arrest at 980 Karen Court, Meeker RPD-10:35 a.m.-Code violation at 861[Read More…]
Letter: Is there an age limit for trick-or-treat?
A few days ago, my husband and I were commenting on how nice it’s been in the last few years that Meeker has seen hardly any trouble or minor crimes on Halloween. I can remember a few years back reading in the paper how people were tired of their pumpkins[Read More…]
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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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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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