RANGEY | The varsity Rangely Panthers golf team season competed in their final tournaments in Gunnison and Grand Junction. The varsity team played at the Dos Rios Golf Club in Gunnison, Colo., on Sept. 12 while the junior varsity Panthers were able to gain more valuable experience, competing at the[Read More…]
Month: September 2018
Drought continues, hopes for wet winter from El Niño event
RBC | According to the U.S. Drought Monitor all of Rio Blanco County is still currently classified as D3, or Extreme Drought, as precipitation around the county continues to fall well under normal rates. However, there is some hope to be found in the winter forecast.
Editor’s Column: How big is your future?
Every week doesn’t include a baby shower and a funeral service. Last Saturday I attended a baby shower for a young woman I’ve known since birth. Monday I attended the funeral of a gentleman I had the privilege of working for more than a decade ago. Both events were celebrations[Read More…]
Concerns about vaping at MHS, BMS brought before Meeker BOE
MEEKER | Meeker High School Principal Amy Chinn and Barone Middle School Principal Jim Hanks spoke with the school board about a dramatic increase in the number of students caught “vaping” this year. There have been numerous suspensions for tobacco-related violations of school policy, mostly related to vaping, or e-cigarettes. “This[Read More…]
Fairfield grant apps due Oct. 1
MEEKER | The deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 pm, Monday, Oct. 1. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received—not postmarked—by Oct. 1.
Community Ed Classes starting soon
MEEKER | Register now for Creative Cooking Class, an opportunity to learn new ideas for meals and special occasions to make food preparation more interesting. Chef Karla will brighten your day during this class Wednesdays, Oct. 3-24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food Safety Works Training for food service workers to be certified:[Read More…]
Obituary: Christopher John Strate
Christopher John Strate Aug. 7, 1947 ~ Sept. 19, 2018 Christopher John Strate was born to Greek immigrants John and Peggy Strate on Aug. 7, 1947, in Scottsbluff, Neb. He was the youngest of four children who all grew up in a loving home. The Greek community was a very[Read More…]
Dan Olson new face at PMC
MEEKER | Dan and Katie Olson, with their four young boys in tow, are moving to Meeker as a result of Dan’s new position of compliance, risk and HIPAA privacy officer at Pioneers Medical Center.
County Beat: September 27, 2018
RBC | BROADBAND PROVIDER “I’d be completely transparent with you guys. That’s the important thing,” said Jared Harvey of Homestead Fiber Communications during a work session with commissioners Monday. Harvey is one of two companies seeking LAI’s soon-to-be vacated position as broadband retailer. Visionary, a division of Mammoth, will present[Read More…]
River management workshop highlights ways and means for improving river health
RBC | Rivers wind their way across our landscape, a delivery system for inland water, irrigation water for the food our farmers grow, drinking water for humans and animals, and habitat for wildlife.
Rangely runners compete at Ouray
RANGELY | The Rangely High School team took on a new course this year as they headed to the Ramble at the Reservoir at the Ridgeway State park hosted by Ouray. The runners knew the course was going to be challenging and knew it had switchbacks but they didn’t know how[Read More…]
OPED: Newspapers, knowledge bombs and shapewear
RBC | Most people have no clue how a newspaper comes together, just that it appears magically each week for their enjoyment (or ire, depending.) As the editorial designer, one of the biggest questions I get is why items get “buried” on page 10 or 11. In the office we[Read More…]
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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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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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