RBC | The Rio Blanco County Fair opened its 2026 livestock show season Saturday, July 25, with the annual 4-H Horse Show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Members competed in five performance classes before concluding the day with gymkhana events, showcasing their horsemanship, riding ability and speed. Pearl North[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Kilduff earns premier exhibitor honors at 4-H Dog Show
RBC | After the Rio Blanco County Fair’s horse show opened the week’s livestock competitions July 25, 4-H members and their canine partners took center stage Monday, July 27, during the annual 4-H Dog Show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Exhibitors spent the past seven months preparing for the[Read More…]
Commissioners approve data center moratorium
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting July 21 in Rangely. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon attended in person, while Commissioner Doug Overton participated remotely via Google Meet. Before approving the agenda, O’Hearon requested that the June 30 special meeting[Read More…]
Finances, pharmacy, staffing discussed by PMC board
MEEKER | Last week, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center Board held its regular July meeting, marking the first meeting under its new schedule. The board will now meet on the third Tuesday of each month instead of the fourth Tuesday. Meetings begin at 9:30[Read More…]
FIVE WEEKS, FIVE WINS: Nunn continues remarkable run
MEEKER | This past week, Dawson Nunn’s remarkable summer at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 23 as he captured his fifth consecutive ranch bronc riding title, while the bull riding jackpot climbed to $3,500 after another week without a qualified ride. Competitors from across the region gathered at[Read More…]
Community Profile: Davis returns to agricultural roots as extension director
RBC | Long before Meghan Davis became Rio Blanco County’s new Colorado State University Extension director, she was competing on one of the biggest stages in the dog show world. As a teenager, Davis showed Doberman Pinschers at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City’s Madison[Read More…]
Meeker 1 saves best for last, wins tournament title
MEEKER | Last weekend, the Meeker 1 11-13 Rec Center softball team finished its season at the top, winning the end-of-season tournament championship after three straight postseason victories, including a title-game win over fellow Meeker 2 Goldrush. After closing the regular season with a 4-1 record, Meeker 1 opened postseason[Read More…]
Meeker 2 Goldrush caps season as tourney runner-up
MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker 2 11-13 Goldrush softball team wrapped up an impressive summer with a runner-up finish in the end-of-season tournament after posting a perfect 5-0 regular season and finishing with a 7-1 overall record. The Goldrush opened postseason play Monday, July 13, at Paintbrush Park[Read More…]
Growth and teamwork define 8-10 rec softball season
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker 8–10 softball recreation center 8-10 softball team’s season came to an end Wednesday night with a 2-0 loss to Carbondale at Paintbrush Park, falling just short of advancing to the end-of-season tournament in Glenwood. The low-scoring playoff game capped a season of growth for[Read More…]
Four in a row: Nunn continues dominant run at Meeker Summer Rodeo
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 16 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, where familiar faces returned to the winner’s circle and the bull riding jackpot continued to grow after another week without a qualified ride. Slack began at 6 p.m. before the rodeo performance[Read More…]
Meeker 8-10 softball heads to playoffs after strong regular season finish
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team closed out the regular season with a close 8-7 road victory over Carbondale on July 9, giving the team momentum heading into postseason play.Although head coach Colt Walker was unable to attend the final regular-season game,[Read More…]
Summer success fuels optimism for Meeker girls basketball
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | After a successful first season under head coach Eric Hamilton that saw the Cowboys return to the state tournament, the Meeker High School girls basketball program continued building toward the 2026-27 season with a challenging summer schedule against some of the top competition[Read More…]