Macaela Cooley, left, is the only grandchild of long-time Meeker resident and lawyer Frank Cooley, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday,
Author: Bobby Gutierrez
Baseball season…
Rangely’s 11-12 year-old baseball team traveled to play a recreational league game against one of Meeker’s teams and although they mounted a comeback, time ran out with the Panthers behind 13-8.
Huitt wins Prater golf tourney
RANGELY I It was the third tournament of the season at Cedar Ridges Golf Course and the first time a stroke play format has been used in the Prater Plumbing and Heating tournament.
Fishing is fun…
Many kids and their families showed up at Circle Park in Meeker on Saturday to enjoy Youth Fishing Day, sponsored by the Colorado Division of Parks and the ERBM Recreation and Park District.
Close competition in annual Ladies DearFly
MEEKER I Only 14 teams played in the annual Ladies DearFly golf tournament Saturday, but the competition was close. The two-woman teams were split equally into two flights and played in a scramble format.
Boys of summer…
Meeker has two 8-10 teams playing in the Parks and Recreation League, but neither could field a full team for games at Paintbrush Park on Monday. Having only eight players didn’t keep Meeker I from beating a team from Craig 12-4. Playing on the winning team were Pakye Potetz, Trinden[Read More…]
RHS girls’ teams end up as consolation champs
RANGELY I With the 2012-2013 school year just ending, many Rio Blanco County teams are using the offseason to prepare for next year, including the Rangely Junior/Senior High School girls’ basketball program, which hosted a tournament Friday and Saturday.
Preparation…
Meeker head wrestling coach J.C. Watt has been holding practice for middle and high school wrestlers in preparation for upcoming team camps.
All-state baseball…
Rangely High School graduate Tobie Gasper encouraged to run for home base by head coach Paul Fortunato after hitting a home run, was selected to play in the 1A-2A all-state baseball game. The all-state game will be played June 2 at Machebeuf High School in Denver, beginning at 2 p.m.
Dedication…
Taylor Neilson, who will start her senior year at Meeker High School next fall, goes for a layup during a recent practice. Meeker High School head girls’ basketball coach Greg Chintala said his team will play in a tournament June 7-8 in Grand Valley and more than 15 girls have[Read More…]
All-state football
The 2013 Colorado 6/8-man all-state football game will take place May 31 at La Junta High School’s Tiger Stadium. Rangely’s Chas Byerly was nominated by league coaches and selected to play in the game showcasing Colorado seniors.
Brown, Collins win 2-man scramble
MEEKER I Local veteran golfers Erik Brown and Lex Collins defended their home course winning the annual 27-hole, two-man scramble at the Meeker Golf Course on Saturday. The tournament featured two flights and 19 pairs.
