“Spring from the Tank,” a premiere screening for a short documentary featuring Rangely’s The TANK Center for Sonic Arts and the Colorado Children’s Chorale, was held in the Rangely Jr./Sr. High School auditorium on Monday, Jan. 27 for the community. Film producer Donald Zuckerman of the Colorado Film Commission, TANK[Read More…]
Month: February 2020
Call Review: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2020
Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 396 phone calls last week including 27 911 calls, 67 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 99 outgoing calls. A total of 142 calls for service were created, 67 for the Sheriff’s Office, 63 for MPD. Note the department breakdown[Read More…]
Cowboys improve to 5-3
MEEKER | It was an excellent weekend for Cowboy basketball. With two wins in as many games they’ve improved their league record to 5-3, and for the first time this season they have a winning record in the league. The 69-59 win over Plateau Valley on the Cowboys’ home court[Read More…]
Rangely boys split weekend games, 4-3 in league play
RANGELY | The Rangely High School boys’ basketball team split their league contests with Soroco and Hotchkiss last weekend. The Panthers spoiled Soroco’s Winterfest ceremonies on Friday with a 66-60 road win. The Panthers trailed 29-33 at halftime but outscored the Rams 20-10 in the third quarter to take a[Read More…]
Obituary: Gary Paul Rupp
Gary Paul Rupp June 9, 1940 ~ Jan. 31, 2020 Gary Paul Rupp (D.V.M., M.S.), the son of Paul Charles and Katheryn Francis (Smith) Rupp, was born on June 9, 1940, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away on Jan. 31, 2020, at his home near Oak, Nebraska, at the age[Read More…]
W-I-N-N-E-R …
Meeker Elementary School fourth-grader Ashton Tapia was the winner of the third annual MES Spelling Bee. After more than a dozen rounds, Tapia emerged as the top speller by correctly spelling “accelerates.” He’ll take his spelling prowess to Denver for the state competition in March. Niki Turner Photo
Panthers hoping to get healthy before regionals
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther wrestlers made a long journey to Ignacio, Colorado, last weekend. Because of the six-hour bus trip, the team opted not to dual on Friday to prepare for tough competition Saturday from 3A Colorado and New Mexico teams. “This was a pool-styled bracket, meaning every guy[Read More…]
Meeker wrestlers on the hunt for state berths
MEEKER | Cowboy wrestling will have a series of duals the last couple of weeks leading up to regionals. Last week they were on the road traveling to Craig on Tuesday and Glenwood Springs on Thursday. “We have been wrestling really good,” said head coach JC Watt, “we lost Craig[Read More…]
Panthers jump to fifth in league
RBC | The lady Panthers traveled to play the Soroco Rams, the third-place team in the Western Slope Conference, last week. The Rams boasted a 9-4 overall mark and a 4-1 record in the Western Slope League coming into the match. The Panthers came in with a 10-3 overall mark[Read More…]
Meeker continues winning streak, county match Fri.
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys only had one game this past weekend and they dominated it. “It was another well-played game in the first half,” said head coach Jamie Rogers, “but in the third the girls really took control.” The final score was 62-41. Four girls topped the double digits[Read More…]
Waving Hands Review submission deadline Feb. 15
Waving Hands Review, the literature and arts magazine of Northwest Colorado, is seeking submissions of your creative work. Categories include artwork, poetry, fiction and non-fiction. A $50 cash prize is awarded for the piece selected as Editors’ Choice in each category. The deadline for submission is Feb. 15, 2020. Visit[Read More…]
Snow Day …
On Feb. 3 Rangely received between 9.5-12 inches of snow between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. causing several locations, including the school district and the college, to close early. Roxie Fromang photo
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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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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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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