Dear Editor: Voting was an important part of my life growing up. My mom was very active in the Republican party and was chosen as a state delegate more than once. One of my earliest memories was going into the old time voting booths with her. She would let me[Read More…]
Month: October 2018
Rangely girls take third, advance to state race
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers cross country team went to the 2A Region 4 meet in Delta on Friday, Oct. 19. The meet had 15 teams all from the western slope and all 2A teams. The top 15 individual runners and top five teams would be advancing to the state[Read More…]
Panthers 7-1 headed into last regular season game
RANGELY | This past Friday the Rangely Panthers had a home conference game against Gilpin County. The Panthers started this week quickly having an unanswered 38 first quarter. Scoring was from Titus Coombs, Devin Ramirez and Drew Brannan all having rushing touchdown while Ramirez added another in a 60-yard punt[Read More…]
Piceance Mustangs group hosts project work day this Saturday
RBC | For a recently-formed group, Piceance Mustangs is making great progress towards helping the wild horses in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area. At the initial public meeting on Feb. 17, more than 30 people joined, and more members have been added since. Their goal is to be active[Read More…]
Cowboys head to Hotchkiss Friday for last game of regular season
MEEKER | Week 10 wrapped up with a 14-7 win on the road for the Cowboys against the Olathe Pirates. Head coach Shane Phelan said, “We did some good things, pulled it together in the second half, and put up a win against a good opponent.” The first half of[Read More…]
Meszaros heads to state this weekend
MEEKER | The 2A Regional cross country competition was held last Friday at Confluence Park in Delta. All of the Region 4 teams were in attendance with hopes of finishes that qualify them for the state competition. Known informally as “The Delta Speedway,” the course is flat and fast. “I[Read More…]
It’s Batweek!
RBC | Oct. 24-31 is Batweek. Learn more about these not-so-spooky creatures at www.batweek.org.
Wizards for a day: Meeker, Rangely host Hogwarts nights
Parkview’s A Night at Hogwarts Friday, Oct. 26 RANGELY | Rangely’s Parkview Elementary will host its annual “A Night at Hogwarts” this Friday, Oct. 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. As always the evening will be filled with Harry Potter themed fun and magic. Families of muggles and magicians alike will be[Read More…]
Family pet shot with pellet gun, investigation underway
MEEKER | A family’s dog was shot twice with a pellet gun Saturday near 12th and Cleveland in Meeker, requiring veterinary care. The Meeker Police Department and animal control are conducting an investigation into the incident, and ask residents who may have information about this or similar incidents to contact[Read More…]
Panther volleyball heads into post-season play
RANGELY | The lady Panthers had mixed results this weekend in two must-win matches against the Plateau Valley Cowboys and the Hotchkiss Bulldogs. Both games were hard fought and in the end they pulled away with a loss in Plateau Valley (1-3) but a win for the last home game[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys to host league tourney
MEEKER | Cowboy volleyball is undefeated after the regular season has ended; one of three volleyball teams remaining in the state that can tout that record. The girls have had 20 wins, but even more impressive is that only two sets were lost in regular season play. The most recent[Read More…]
Rangely gears up for Halloween
RANGELY | Mark your calendars for several spooky events. – Haunted Pool Party—Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. Take a dive into the spooky pool Thursday for the Haunted Pool Party. Snacks will be provided. While all ages are welcome, those six and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost[Read More…]