Public lands group protesting Buffalo Horn land exchange Dear Editor: We are writing to follow up on a recent land exchange proposal in your community. Public lands in the Strawberry Creek area that are being used by adjacent land owners, outfitters with hunting permits, and other recreationists, are slated to[Read More…]
Month: June 2021
Luce qualifies for nationals
United Volleyball Club of the Rockies is pleased to announce Emma Luce (right) and Trinity Hafey of Fruita (left) qualified for Beach Nationals by placing second at the AVP/USAV Beach Qualifier in Denver June 4. (Center) Coach AJ Egli. The doubles team of Luce and Hafey went undefeated on the[Read More…]
Panther baseball ends season with a win over Cedaredge
RANGELY I On June 3 Dove Creek came to town for a non-league double header. Justin Cudo took the hill for the Panthers. Under a pitch limit, he threw 3.1 innings, striking out three with one walk. Luis Quintana threw three innings in relief. “We just couldn’t get our bats[Read More…]
Cowboys head into post-season play with 9–5 record
MEEKER I The Cowboys wrapped up their regular season and are 9-5 headed into the postseason. Last Thursday the team headed to Hotchkiss for their final league games of the year. In game one Liam Deming pitched and maxed out 110 and got through six innings. Braydon Garcia came in[Read More…]
Landowners, citizens discuss COWPL protest of Buffalo Horn land exchange
MEEKER I If you’ve been following the Buffalo Horn land exchange saga, you may think it’s a done deal, but you’d be wrong. Even though a decision was issued in January, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) allows for a 45-day protest period. Several protests were filed. The group behind[Read More…]
Multiple PRs for Panthers
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers showed that in the case of track meets more really is better. Competing in two separate meets in a matter of three days, the Panthers traveled to Hayden for the Tiger/Bulldog Invitational on Wednesday, June 2 before making the short trip over to Meeker for[Read More…]
With extended season, Meeker track team has one more regular meet
MEEKER I The Meeker Invitation was held last week with six teams in attendance, Coal Ridge, Grand Valley, Rangely, Plateau Valley, Soroco and Meeker. The Meeker boys took second place behind Coal Ridge and the girls took third place. “I am always so grateful for all the volunteers we get[Read More…]
Recall repeat: part one
RBC | “You take close to 900 people in 38 days, that should send a statement on how they feel,” said former RBC Road and Bridge director Dave Morlan to the HT this week, referencing the 879 signatories who put their name on a petition to recall RBC Commissioner Gary[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club Work Day June 12
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club’s work day originally set for June 5 has been changed to June 12. Meet at the BLM/USFS office parking lot at 8 a.m.
White River annual fish fry this weekend
MEEKER | The annual fish fry will be held at the Buford School June 12 from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy the deep fried whitefish from our own White River, along with all the home cooked fixin’s. Proceeds will be used for the continued maintenance of the historic[Read More…]
RBC Search and Rescue receives commendation from Colorado Senate
RBC I On April 27, 2021, at the request of Senator Kerry Donovan, the Colorado State Senate issued the commendation and congratulation to Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue for their ongoing service to the people of Colorado. They stated Rio Blanco SAR has demonstrated commitment to the well being[Read More…]
Fishing Derby Results and more photos
Photos and results will be posted here!