Four wrestlers place in top six in their weight classes MEEKER | The 2021 State Wrestling Tournament had a whole different look and feel. Historically the event has taken place at the Pepsi Center, but this year it was in Pueblo, Colorado. For each weight class only eight boys were[Read More…]
Month: March 2021
UNDEFEATED …
The Meeker Cowboys continued a long tradition of producing state champions with senior Colby Clatterbaugh’s win at the state wrestling tournament last week. Clatterbaugh went undefeated all season and is the first Cowboy to do so since 2007. More on state results and lots of photos: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/six-cowboys-head-to-state-tournament/sports/
News Briefs: March 18, 2021
Celebrate Agriculture” BBQ Mar. 20 MEEKER | The Meeker Lions Club will be hosting a “Celebrate Agriculture” barbecue on March 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the courthouse pavilion in Meeker. Stop by and have a free hot dog or hamburger with chips and a drink to help us show our[Read More…]
New Instream Flow Water Rights Proposed
Notice of 49 new instream flow (ISF) recommendations across the State of Colorado has been provided by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB). Twelve of these recommended ISF water rights are located in the White River drainage. The notice identifies the streams to be considered for ISF appropriations in 2022.[Read More…]
DORA denies variance for stadium
MEEKER | Meeker School District’s board met for a special meeting Monday, March 8. The board tabled the first item on the agenda, a bid for fire and security alarm monitoring, to the March 29 meeting, and approved a contract for repairs to the existing bus barn with Renninger Construction[Read More…]
Sisters Hendrickson, VanWinkle receive Denver Business Journal Trailblazer Awards
RBC | Callie Hendrickson, executive director of the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts, and her sister, Janie VanWinkle, co-owner of the VanWinkle Ranch and head of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, are the recipients of the Denver Business Journal’s (DBJ) Trailblazer Award this year. The award is part of[Read More…]
New phone rules for wrong numbers
MEEKER | One of my favorite things about small town living has been the conversations that inevitably followed the words, “Sorry, wrong number.” These misplaced calls were often the result of someone not paying close enough attention to their fingers. Those were the dinosaur-days of yore, when telephones were either[Read More…]
Hello from Alberta, Canada
RANGELY | Hello Rio Blanco County! It has been awhile since I’ve been anywhere near our beautiful part of Colorado which I am proud to call home. For the last year and half I have been living in Alberta, Canada. The literal great white north! I’m serving as a missionary[Read More…]
Rangely v. Meeker boys b-ball game a nail-biter
RANGELY | Rangely’s 2-10 overall record did not portend a nail-biter prior to hosting the 9-3 Meeker Cowboys last Thursday. However, it was senior night for the Panthers and the intensity on defense was evident as the first quarter saw an 8-7 Panther advantage. The defensive battle continued through the[Read More…]
Letter: False picture of fellow commissioner
Dear Editor:I’m writing in response to a combination of several articles and letters to the editor that have unfortunately given a false picture of the intentions of my fellow commissioner Gary Moyer. I have said it before, but want to reiterate that the difficult decisions that we as a board[Read More…]
Lady Panthers end season fourth in league
RANGELY | Rangely’s lady Panthers closed out their 2021 basketball season with a loss to the No. 6 Paonia Eagles. This game determined the third and fourth place teams out of the 2A Western Slope League. Since the league was split into two divisions this year, teams had to cross[Read More…]
Letter: Commissioner Recall
Dear Editor: As the recall petition for Commissioner Gary Moyer moves forward, I just hope that people really think it through before they sign. There are details that you may not know so are only getting half of the story as many of the issues involve personnel, due to legal[Read More…]
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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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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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