RANGELY I The Rangely High School wrestling team opened the season at the Colorado Mesa University Duals in Grand Junction, and although the varsity team of five did not win any duals, they all had individual successes. “We wrestled OK for our first competition of the year,” Panthers head coach[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Cowboys look “confident” at Colorado Mesa University duals
MEEKER I “The kids looked confident, even with five freshmen,” Meeker Cowboy wrestling coach J.C. Watt said of his team’s demeanor after opening the season with five dual matches in the Colorado Mesa University Duals in Grand Junction. Meeker defeated Durango (48-27), Olathe (52-18) and Monticello, Utah (45-27) but lost[Read More…]
Rangely man dies in tractor accident while plowing drive
RANGELY I A 60-year-old Rangely man was killed in a single vehicle accident on Dec. 4, when the farm tractor he was using to plow his neighbor’s driveway slid, rolled over and pinned the man underneath.
Winners announced for Meeker’s Parade of Lights
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce released the names of the winners in Friday night’s Parade of Lights in downtown Meeker.
Rangely volleyball…
Several Rangely High School volleyball players, including Simone Heinle, McKale Pennell, Aimee Hogan and Desiree Coombs (in front row), and Katye Allred and Lindsey Thacker (standing), along with Antoinette Dorris, Chelsea Ficken and Sidney Shaffer, who are not pictured, were recently recognized by the Western Slope League and their coaches.
Meeker volleyball…
Meeker volleyball players Sydney Hughes, Reagan Pearce, Taylor Neilson, Piper Haney, Paige Jones and Aly Ridings were recently recognized by the Western Slope League.
Antler contest…
Hunters from Barone Middle School measured the antlers and recorded the scores of their harvest, then prizes donated by Strawberry Creek Outfitters were given to the winners.
Questions about insurance? Read letters or call for help
RBC I More than 95 percent of Coloradans affected by cancellation notices for individual and small group health insurance plans in 2013 have been offered the opportunity to renew their policies early and continue them into 2014.
Meeker’s Neilson on All-American Judging Team
MEEKER I All American Livestock Judging Team awards were announced during the awards breakfast at the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday, and Meeker can boast of a student on that exclusive team.
Shop and Dine in Rangely…
Town of Rangely utility billing clerk Brenda Ahrens hands a $30 voucher to Rangely resident John Perry. Monday marked the final day of the town’s annual Shop-N-Dine event, through which local shoppers are rewarded for spending their money in town. The vouchers were issued at $5 per every $50 spent[Read More…]
Obituary: Hazel Rosenlund
Hazel Gae Rosenlund, 93, a longtime resident of Meeker, Colo., passed away peacefully Oct. 29, 2013. Hazel was born in Meeker to Flora E. Seaton and John L. Kirkpatrick on June 14, 1920.
Dinosaur river permits for sale now online
DINOSAUR I Changes are coming to the river permit lottery at Dinosaur National Monument. Starting with the 2014 season, if you want to participate in the lottery for a high season permit to take a multi-day float trip on the Yampa or Green rivers, you can apply online through Recreation.gov[Read More…]
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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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