A human skeleton, dated by a state archeologist to be around 1,000-years-old, was recently found west of Rangely.
Author: Bobby Gutierrez
All in the Dunbar family
Sports, especially football, has been a part of the Dunbar family for more than 65 years Sports, especially football, has been a part of the Dunbar family for more than 65 years.
Board members take oath
MEEKER I Two of the recently elected school board members were sworn in, new officers were elected and it didn’t take long before the update on the elementary school was being discussed.
RBC PP&Kers to perform in Denver
RBC I Several kids from Rio Blanco County participated in the 2011 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition at the local level in Meeker and Rangely. The top three placers advanced to the sectional competition held recently in Grand Junction and now two have advanced to the team championship level.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, always an abundance of good food and great company, I wish everyone the same.
In honor of our veterans
A table was set with four place-settings representing the four branches of the military to honor those no longer with us, as part of the V.F.W. Ladies’ Auxiliary POW/MIA ceremony. Many local veterans also attended an assembly at Barone Middle School after lunch.
Taps…
Meeker High School junior Kaysyn Chintala played “Taps” after a Heather Burke sang the National Anthem and 21-gun salute by member of the local V.F.W. Post 5483.
Hoop shots…
The Rio Blanco County middle school boys’ basketball teams met in Meeker last week for their second meeting this season and have one more week before the league tournament in two weeks.
ExxonMobil donation…
ExxonMobil recently invited representatives from Meeker, Rangely, Rifle and Craig for a catered lunch by the Bistro on Park Street before presenting checks to local organizations.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Advertise
Small businesses are getting national press and support from business advocacy groups and public and private organizations this shopping season. Led by American Express, Facebook and The 3/50 Project, among many others, the groups have created a national advertising campaign to support small businesses across the country.
New school board members
Newly elected Rangely School District board members were sworn in by municipal judge Norman Hall Tuesday.
MHS ends season district champs
MEEKER I After a three year absence from the regional volleyball tournament, the Meeker volleyball team qualified for post-season play as district champions but did not advance to the state tournament. Meeker finished third behind the champion team from Mancos and runner-up Telluride team.
