Since 1949, the month of May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Statistically, about one in four Americans will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. More than 50% of us will be diagnosed at some point in our lifetimes. I’m not sure why those numbers[Read More…]
Month: May 2022
Spartan Showdown wins regional award for “most improved” rodeo of the year
RANGELY I The CNCC rodeo program won a regional award during the Rocky Mountain region’s year-end voting. All 11 of the colleges in the Rocky Mountain region vote on various awards, and the CNCC “Spartan Showdown” rodeo won the award for the “Most Improved Rodeo of the Year.” This was[Read More…]
ROCKY MTN SPRING …
A late spring storm in Hayden led to the cancellation of this week’s Panther baseball game and the Clint Wells track meet, which both Meeker and Rangey had on their schedule. | MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
Barone tracksters do well in Baggs, Wyoming
MEEKER I Barone Middle School track team traveled to Baggs, Wyoming, on Friday, April 29. It was a cold, windy day but BMS athletes performed well. Skylar Grimes, Serenity Murray, Marlen Olivas and Kailynn Watson took first place in the seventh grade girls 4×200-meter relay. Dawn Arnold, Axle Koenig, Ruth[Read More…]
MHS golf plays in Craig
MEEKER I Vivian Brown and Hailey Knowles of the Meeker Cowboys girls golf team played 18 holes in a cold and blustery Craig, Colorado, on Monday. “The girls are playing really well.” said head coach Amanda Back. “Even in all the layers of clothing they both did so well despite[Read More…]
Brink first in pole vault, Merrifield takes second
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys track team got cut short this week when a spring snowstorm on Friday caused a weather cancellation for the Clint Wells Meet in Hayden. The pole vaulters were still able to compete and the Cowboys had a great showing. Casey Brink had another personal record,[Read More…]
MHS Cowboys nab two league wins
MEEKER I After some tough, close games, Cowboy baseball finally entered league play this past week. Early in the week the boys played Basalt and lost two very tough games to a very good team prior to opening up with league play. Their strength of schedule is reflected in the[Read More…]
Seeking favorite places on Colorado Main Streets
RBC I Colorado Main Streets boast vibrant businesses, inspiring public art, unique events, and iconic historic buildings. For the second consecutive year, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Main Streets Program is launching a campaign to celebrate historic downtowns and hear from residents and visitors about the spaces that matter[Read More…]
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Trustees sworn in
RANGELY I Town of Rangely staff swore in Andy Shaffer as mayor and Alisa Granger, Todd Thayn and Kyle Wren as trustees on Tuesday, April 26. The board heard from Dr. Lisa Jones and Keith Peterson with updates from CNCC. Dr. Jones wanted to dispel rumors and inform the board[Read More…]
MEET & GREET
With Rio Blanco County now included in the 8th Colorado Senate District, candidates are on the campaign trail. Matt Solomon, a former Eagle Town Council member, is a Republican candidate challenging state Rep. Dylan Roberts (D). Rio Blanco County was previously represented at the state Senate by Bob Rankin. Solomon[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: MAY 5, 2022
White River Alliance meeting MEEKER | The next White River Alliance meeting (Zoom and in person) is May 5 at 6 p.m., location to be announced. The meeting topic is “Underground Filtration Galleries: How do they work and what are their benefits?” with speakers Frank Alfone, director of the Mount[Read More…]
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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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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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