James Darrel Howard, 75, of Fruita, Colo., passed away Thursday Dec. 12, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo.
Year: 2013
Cowboys finish second at WREA Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys finished their big week of basketball Saturday evening, having played four games in five days and winning three of them. They finished second in the WREA Cowboy Shootout and had Jeremy Musgrave and Raul Lopez named to the All-Tournament team.
Panthers win WREA Cowboy Shootout tournament
RANGELY I Some have said, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish.” The Rangely boys’ basketball team started slowly in the first round of the 2013 White River Electric Association Cowboy Shootout but came together as a team to beat the host in the championship game.
Christmas tree permits on sale in now in Meeker, Rangely
RBC I Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.
Correction
RBC I Due to incorrect information provided by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and a death notice from the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, the man who died in a Dec. 4 tractor rollover off County Road 2 was incorrectly identified. The victim was Vernon “Dale” Lane, 60, of Rangely.
Rod Crawford Obituary
Rod Crawford Oct. 5, 1950 ~ Dec. 17, 2013 Obituary: Rod Crawford Rod Crawford, 63, passed away in his hometown of Meeker, Colo., on Dec. 17 after a six year battle with multiple myeloma; a journey that still allowed him to win numerous golf tournaments in between treatments. Rod was[Read More…]
Obituary: Vernon “Dale” Lane
Vernon “Dale” Lane, 60, of Rangely died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in Rangely, Colo.
Lady Panthers play in Wyoming today
RANGELY I The Rangely girls’ basketball team will play Snake River tonight in Baggs, Wyo. The last time the two teams met resulted in a very close 32-35 loss by Rangely, so the Panthers are working toward a better outcome this time.
Christmasfest opens Rangely holiday season
RANGELY I The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan (WRBM) Recreation District’s chili dinner and dance recital drew more than 100 people to Colorado Northwestern Community College on Saturday night, netting more than $500 to help a local family pay for their daughter’s health care expenses.
Classifieds: Dec. 19, 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New hours of operation at Dinosaur; some areas closing
DINOSAUR I The arrival of the first heavy snowfall means that winter has arrived at Dinosaur National Monument and visitors’ access to some areas of the monument may be limited.
RBC Warranty Deeds ~ Nov. ’13
Warranty Deeds: November 2013
Come say hi!
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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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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