After an effort by community members to save the 115-year-old Methodist church was denied by the Meeker town council, Travis Adams of TDA Construction used a track hoe to tear down the old church so a parking lot could be built to serve the new church.
Author: Bobby Gutierrez
RBC valuation more than $1.2B
RBC I For the third year in a row, the assessed value of Rio Blanco County (RBC) is more than $1 billion.
Rodeo showcases skills of local ranchers, cowboys
MEEKER I Once again, the Range Call Ranch Rodeo showcased the outstanding ranching skills of local ranchers. This year’s winning team included locals Lenny Klinglesmith, Travis Anderson, Lance Pakuer, and former Meeker resident Ryan Vroman.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Patriotism
Patriotism is defined as “a love of one’s country and a willingness to sacrifice for it.” Patriotism was demonstrated last weekend in Meeker during the 126th annual Range Call Celebration. Four event-filled days, including music, a pageant, a bank robbery reenactment, games, races, a barbecue, pancakes, camel rides, a parade[Read More…]
4-H fireworks
Rangely 4-H members Andrew Dorris, Antionette Dorris and Rylee Allred are pictured working in the fireworks stand last week, with proceeds benefiting the 4-H clubs and the Rangely 4-H community council.
Wrestling camp Friday
MEEKER I High school wrestling coach J.C. Watt has invited three-time all-American Joe LeBlanc to hold a wrestling camp Friday, July 8 at the Meeker Elementary School.
Accident takes life of Rangely man July 3
RANGELY | Tyrel Bosick, 21, was killed in a vehicle accident south of Rangely July 3.
50th anniversary
Family and friends of Bill and Annie Turner gathered at the Green Cabins July 3 to help the couple celebrate 50 years of matrimony.
Commissioners go paperless
RBC I Frontier Paving Inc., was awarded the bid to overlay Rio Blanco County Road 31 by county commissioners June 27 and bids were opened to seal coat and paint at the Rangely airport. Commissioners also approved the Tucker Minor Subdivision-Buford Store and Lodge, LLC.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY 11&12-YEAR-OLD BASEBALL
Rio Blanco County’s 11-12-year-old baseball teams have started their season-ending tournament with games in Meeker and Hayden.
Local golfers win scramble
Travis Halcomb chips towards the green on Cedar Ridges’ No. 1 during the 27-hole, four-person scramble. Halcomb and his teammates Trey Robie, Josh Mousley and Jason Kurrasch finished with the highest gross score, 111. RANGELY I “We had great weather and it was very competitive,” Cedar Ridges Golf Course[Read More…]
No dunk tank but everything else downtown
MEEKER I No one will get dunked during the Range Call celebration this year but the dunk tank should be the only thing missing, as organizations like the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, The Rio Blanco Historical Society and the local Masons Lodge will make sure downtown visitors have plenty to[Read More…]
