RBC | Last weekend’s storms brought significant snowfall to the Flat Tops and Steamboat areas, prompting the Colorado Avalanche Information Center to declare the chance for backcountry avalanche conditions above, near and below treeline as moderate (as of Wednesday, Jan. 9). According to the Center’s website, “Large amounts of snow[Read More…]
Month: January 2019
Cowboys defeat Wildcats, season record now 3-3
MEEKER | Cowboy basketball began conference play last Saturday. Opening game at home against the North Park Wildcats, the Cowboys dominated with a final score of 54-27 and improving the overall record to 3-3. Scoring was led by Cole Rogers and Ryan Phelan, who each put up double digits. Rogers[Read More…]
Lady Panthers take down Hayden Tigers
RANGELY | The Lady Panthers took on the Hayden Tigers for their home league opener Saturday, Jan. 5. Panthers played a great defensive game, struggled scoring in the second half, and ultimately came away with a win. Leading the Panthers was Skylar Thacker with 24 points, Alanna Wiley with five,[Read More…]
46-42 victory over Tigers for Rangely boys
RANGELY | Rangely picked up a league win over the Hayden Tigers last Saturday. The Panthers outscored the Tigers in each of the first three quarters, but an uneven defensive effort allowed Hayden to stay close. Hayden mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, however the Panthers maintained their composure[Read More…]
Cardboard Derby at Paintbrush Park
MEEKER | Join ERBM Recreation and Park District for the annual Cardboard Derby on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9:30 a.m. 12 p.m. at Paintbrush Park. All ages are invited to create the fastest and most creative cardboard sled that will take you down the sled hill at Paintbrush Park. Call[Read More…]
Taking the oath …
New and returning county officials were sworn in to new terms of office Tuesday at the courthouse in Meeker. Deputy county clerk Shawn Luce administered the oath of office to Surveyor Leif Joy, Coroner Laura Smith, Sheriff Anthony Mazzola, Assessor Renae Nielsen, Treasurer and Public Trustee Rhonna Waldref and Commissioner[Read More…]
Local musician dies while skiing on Marvine Trail
MEEKER | Brett Smithers, 48, of Meeker, Colo., was found unconscious and not breathing Saturday afternoon approximately 1.5 miles up the Marvine Trail that leads to the yurt, according to a press release from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. First responders from the sheriff’s office, Meeker Fire and Rescue,[Read More…]
Undefeated Coombs wins third tourney
RANGELY | In the final two wrestling tournaments of 2018, Rangely’s two best wrestlers were in the same weight but not anymore and one of them remains undefeated this season after 11 matches. “Tytus (Coombs) and Zane (Varner) were finally able to separate and they were our only placers,” Rangely[Read More…]
CNCC January Community Education
MEEKER | Jan. 10—Watercolor painting with John Kobald. Great class for those with new interest or already talented. Jan. 14—QuickBooks for new learners or those needing help with specific areas of the program. Jan. 16— Oil painting by Maym Cunningham for anyone interesting in learning this art medium. Register online[Read More…]
Kennedy takes gold at Eagle Valley
MEEKER | Tannen Kennedy has settled into his new weight class, as the Cowboy senior dominated the 145-pound bracket in Eagle Valley last Saturday in the first competition of 2019. Five other Cowboys placed in Eagle Valley, helping the team finish eighth, with the host team winning the team title.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Jan. 10, 2019
– Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday in January will feature a jewelry making class beginning at 1 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call or come in to sign up now. 970-878-5911 – TOPS Open House[Read More…]
Public Notices: Jan. 10, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Meeker is accepting bid proposals for a new patrol vehicle for the Police Department. The vehicle should be a new 2018 OR 2019 4-door SUV. Bid Specifications and/or general information may be obtained at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker[Read More…]