RBC I New officers were named and several awards were presented Sunday night in Meeker and Rangely at the Rio Blanco County 4-H awards programs in each town.
Month: October 2013
Obituary: Emily P. Holmes
Longtime Meeker resident Emily P. Holmes, 83, died Oct. 9, 2013, at the Walbridge Memorial Wing.
Grand opening…
The grand opening for Fone Zone, Inc., the new authorized dealer for Union Wireless in Meeker, was held Oct. 9.
Letter to the Editor: MHS sophomores thank sponsors
Dear Editor: The Meeker High School sophomore class would like to thank Cuppa Joe, Napa, Krule Construction, Meeker Drug, Oakridge Outfitters, Shepherd’s Office Outfitters, Meeker General Mercantile, Wendll’s Wondrous Things, Meeker Collision, Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, Salon on 6th, Northwest Auto, Bolton Construction, Green Cabins, Valley Repair, McGuire Auto Parts, Tips[Read More…]
Haunted Happenings, Sanderson Park Oct. 26
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation District is inviting everyone to gather at Sanderson Hills Park from 3-9 p.m. on Oct. 26 for an afternoon and evening of fun for all ages.
Letter to the Editor: Chinn a good school board candidate
Dear Editor: Few elections in Rio Blanco County seem to leave one with the feeling that his or her vote was important and counted for something. The exception is often elections involving local offices with well-known candidates having lots of ties to the community.
Cowboys give state champs a good game, but lose 38-30
MEEKER I Down 24 points to the defending state champion Cedaredge Bruins at one point in the first half of their homecoming game, the Meeker High School Cowboys pulled within one (at 31-30) late in the fourth quarter. However, the home team would not be victorious.
Obituary: Willetta M. Shults
Willetta M. Shults passed away Oct. 1, 2013, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo. Willetta was born on June 13, 1922, in Meeker, Colo., to William and Myrtle Margaret (Peltier) Sykes.
X-country…
Several Rio Blanco County cross country runners from Rangely and Meeker are pictured at the start of a recent race in Rifle. The varsity teams will compete in the state-qualifying regional meet Saturday in Delta at Confluence Park, with the boys’ race starting at 12:30 p.m. and the girls race[Read More…]
Obituary: M. LaPriel Carstens
M. LaPriel Carstens passed away Sept. 25, 2013, in Grand Junction, Colo., at the age of 82. Her family was at her side.
Rangely Hospital warns of scam
RANGELY I Rangely residents are warned to avoid a local telephone scam. Town residents are receiving phone calls from an 866-218-7985 phone number. The automated call states they are from Rangely District Hospital and ask you to verify your name, date of birth, etc.
Panthers secure playoff berth with 41-26 grid win
RANGELY I The Rangely Panther football team secured it second state playoff berth in the second year of playing eight-man football with a 41-26 victory in Oak Creek against the Soroco Rams on Friday.
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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