After some tough sled racing, it was time for everyone to refill their tanks with a hot dog/chili lunch served by Wendll’s. There were hot drinks, hot dogs, chili with or without onions and sour cream, chips, cornbread and chocolate chip cookies, which filled up most of the space created[Read More…]
Month: January 2016
Meeker town election to bring new look to board
MEEKER I The Meeker Town Board election on April 5 is rapidly approaching. The deadline for candidates to file their petitions to run is Jan. 25. Candidates must be at least 18 years old by April 5, have been a resident of the town for at least the 12 months[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Opposed to Colorado wolf reintroduction
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and members of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.
RBCHS has annual meeting, officers the same
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society hosted its annual meeting on Sunday afternoon at the Old West Heritage Culture Center, which included a recap of the 2015 accomplishments as well as the election of officers for 2016.
Obituary: Lois C. Weis
Lois C. Weis of Grand Junction, Colo., passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.
Letter to the Editor: Tax notices coming to RBC residents
Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County residents and taxpayers: You will soon receive your Tax Notice from the Rio Blanco County Treasurer. Upon receiving your Notice, many of you may have questions and concerns about why your taxes have increased or decreased. Please understand that the value of your property is[Read More…]
Meeker’s Shelton wins at ToC, is named tourney Outstanding Wrestler
MEEKER I For the second year in a row, Meeker’s three-time defending state champion T.J. Shelton has won the competitive Tournament of Champions, and this year he was also named the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.
Lawson third for Panthers at Tourney of Champs; RHS mat men to play host
RANGELY I The Rangely High School Panther wrestling team wrestled in the annual Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah, and Panther senior Caleb Lawson finished third in the 160-pound bracket.
Hal Pearce wears three hats with USFS; Meeker native ready to resume normal jobs
RBC I Meeker-area native Hal Pearce currently wears three hats within his duties at the U.S. Forest Service and he is awaiting the day in the “hopefully” not-too-distant future when he only has to fill two hats.
Meeker girls lose in conference cage opener against Cedaredge Bruins
MEEKER I The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team opened the 2016 portion of the season on the road, and will play three games this week, including a home game Friday against Caprock Academy.
RHS girls split weekend games
RANGELY I The Rangely High girls’ basketball team beat Plateau Valley on Friday night and played a very solid Cedaredge team on Saturday, splitting games.
MHS boys lose league basketball opener to Cedaredge Bruins 60-45
MEEKER I The Meeker High boys’ basketball team began its regular league play against a very tough Cedaredge team.