Meeker school board members Mary Strang and Ed Coryell were presented with gifts from Strang’s daughter Lisa Walsh and Coryell’s grandkids Logan and Sydney Hughes. Vicky Crawford made a cake to thank the pair for 44 years of combined service to the district.
Author: Bobby Gutierrez
LDS steeple …
A new steeple was placed atop the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Meeker this week. The top of the steeple is more than 60 feet above the ground.
Snider sentenced to life without parole
RANGELY I After more than two years, two trials and two convictions, 31-year-old Jerry Snider Jr. was sentenced to serve the rest of his life in prison without the chance of parole for the murder of his father, Jerry Snider Sr. In addition, as a habitual offender, the court sentenced[Read More…]
Up and Down El Rio Blanco
God bless our veterans and many thanks to them and their families for their service. Local veterans will be recognized Veterans Day in both Meeker and Rangely and I encourage everyone to not only participate and thank them on this special day, which happens to be 11-11-11, but to keep[Read More…]
Panthers fall prey to Eagles
RANGELY I “It was not the game we wanted to end on but everybody played hard and they didn’t quit, they didn’t quit all year,” first-year Rangely High School head football coach Paul Fortunato said of the season finale, a 45-15 loss to the Paonia Eagles.
MHS wins district tourney
MEEKER I “We started our journey at 5:30 a.m. on the bus and returned home at 11:30 p.m.,” Meeker High School volleyball coach Christy Atwood said about the district tournament held last Saturday in Oak Creek. Coach Atwood wasn’t complaining, since they returned as district champions.
Flash mob …
A flash-mob, led by Waldo (dance instructor Kari Jo Stevens) broke out on the courthouse lawn during the annual ERBM Recreation and Park District’s Pumpkin Eats ‘N Treats.
RDH progress …
Rangely District Hospital CEO Nick Goshe said the dirt work for the new hospital is almost complete and contractors have begun drilling and pouring the caissons for the foundation.
Simmons benefit …
MEEKER | More than 60 people attended a potluck dinner and silent auction at the Fairgrounds Saturday last.
RBC votes in record numbers
RBC I Both school districts in Rio Blanco County have new board members after the Nov. 1, 2011 coordinated election, which had a record voter turnout in the east end of the county
Meeker advances to districts
MEEKER I Lady Cowboy volleyball coach Christy Atwood wanted her team to get a win in the final regular season match to take some momentum into the first round of the district tournament and her team performed to her expectations.
National Honor Society 5K…
Katie Proctor, her daughters Lily and Bridgett and their dog Dolly participated in the 5K walk sponsored by the Meeker High School National Honor Society to benefit the American Cancer Society.
