The 2018 Mountain West Football opening weekend began Sept. 8 with the Rangely third/fourth and fifth/sixth grade teams traveling to Starbuck Stadium to take on the Meeker Mustangs teams. Under sunny skies, fans on both side of the field enjoyed the hard work, dedication, and great sportsmanship which has become[Read More…]
Month: September 2018
JV Panthers lose 39-32 to Plateau Valley Cowboys
RANGELY | The Rangely High School football junior varsity team took to the road to take on the Plateau Valley Cowboys. The Panthers could not overcome stalled plays on defense that broke free to long touchdown scores. The Panthers held the score at 0-6 in favor of the Cowboys after the[Read More…]
Business leader luncheon Sept. 26
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center are hosting a “Lunch and Learn” business leader luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 12-1 p.m. at the Meeker Coworking Community at 625 Main St. The luncheon is free. RSVP online at http://bit.ly/2PJGypo or call 970-878-5510. Learn about[Read More…]
Candidates clash at Club 20 debate
RBC | Club 20 organization—an amalgamation of county, municipal, business and individual members advocating for the well-being of our 20 some western Colorado counties—recently hosted a debate for the candidates of the Third Congressional District, which includes Rio Blanco County, as well as eight State House Districts, three State Senate[Read More…]
Rec board discusses Circle Park
MEEKER | There was an ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, mainly to discuss the proposed fishing pond and new pavilion to be built in Meeker’s Circle Park. While a final decision was not made as to which of the four contractors who offered a bid[Read More…]
County Beat: September 20, 2018
RBC | Support for Blueprint 2.0 and Trade Zone The commissioners agreed to send a letter to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trades supporting the Colorado Blueprint 2.0 Program. They believe the program is focused on supporting rural communities They also approved a letter to the Grand[Read More…]
Panthers undefeated heading into bye week
RANGELY | The Panthers hosted the 2-0 Vail Christian Saints last Friday. Off to a hard-nosed start, the Saints received the ball and took up the whole first quarter. They finished at the opening of the second quarter with a 2-yard run and two point conversion to jump out on top[Read More…]
Letter: False rumors and lies
Dear Editor: I am now sure of where the false rumors and lies that are being spread about me are coming from. I’ve been told by several people that they came out of my office so they thought they could be true. Yes, they have been coming out of my[Read More…]
Obituary: Mary Louise Olree
Mary Louise Olree May 16, 1928 ~ Sept. 14, 2018 Mary Louise was born to Rush and Gladys Montgomery on May 16, 1928. She was raised in Jack County, Texas, with her three sisters and three brothers: Lina Belle, Mildred, Dotty, John, Lewis and Guy. She met the love of[Read More…]
Schools strive to feed students
RBC | Any parent or school teacher can tell you that before a child is able to learn, their primary needs, including nutrition, must be met. As local schools recognized the growing number of hungry students they have instituted a variety of programs to help battle student hunger. “It is very[Read More…]
Meeker board of trustees begins 2019 prelim budget discussions
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees received an estimated 2019 budget for preliminary review Tuesday, prompting a lengthy discussion. The 2019 budget, as proposed, will again require the town to delve into its reserves, which at one point averaged $8-10 million. If all the money budgeted is spent in 2019, it[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Badgers 25-16
MEEKER | Meeker Cowboy football was on the road last weekend, making a trip over the mountains to Limon, Colo. In search of a victory over the Badgers after last November’s defeat in the playoffs, the Cowboys came up short, losing 25-16. “The kids did a nice job,” commented head coach[Read More…]
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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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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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