RANGELY | The annual Septemberfest always proves to be a great weekend of family fun, and this Labor Day’s festivities were no exception.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Slide Show: Panthers fall to Central
RANGELY | Rangely dominated Grand Junction Central’s junior varsity in the first half and went into the intermission with a 14-0 lead.
Lady Cowboys defeat Aspen in Glenwood Springs tourney
MEEKER I Early in the season, coaches are looking for not only wins, of course, but improvement by players. Meeker High School volleyball coach Christy Atwood got both from her team last weekend at Glenwood Springs.
Jury says Fortunato acted in self defense
RANGELY I A jury determined Brian Fortunato acted in self defense when he struck Nathan Burroughs in the face with a beer bottle.
Local WWII vets take honor flight
MEEKER I When their country needed them, they answered the call. And they changed the world. But it took nearly 60 years for a national memorial to be built in their honor. “It made me feel kind of sad (that it took so long for a memorial honoring the men[Read More…]
Rangely volleyball team goes 5-0 in Montrose tournament
RANGELY I The season is still young, but so far, so good for Rangely High School’s volleyball team. In fact, real good.
Rangely’s first-half lead fails to stand
RANGELY I If only the game had been called at halftime. Rangely dominated Grand Junction Central’s junior varsity in the first half Saturday, controlling the ball and scoring twice to go into the intermission with a 14-0 lead.
Meeker Classic draws top dogs to annual event
MEEKER I Microbursts, mountain lions, whatever the obstacle, the Sheepdog Championship Trials will go on.
Rangely volleyball team is among league favorites in Western Slope
RANGELY I Coach Jimmie Mergleman has no problem with other people expecting a lot out of her team. She does, too.
Jean Welder was teaching yoga before yoga was cool
MEEKER I For Jean Welder, yoga isn’t just about breathing and relaxation. It’s a lifestyle.
Opinion: Weekend mountain hike took my breath away … literally
I know now, Coloradans are a bunch of liars. I went hiking Saturday near Glenwood Springs — yes, I actually went out of town, something people who know me will be surprised to learn — and each time I came upon a fellow hiker and asked how far I had[Read More…]
RHS golf team leans to the left
RANGELY I Of the five players on the Rangely High School golf team, three are left-handed. That’s a challenge from an instructional standpoint, especially if the one doing the instructing is right-handed.


