MEEKER — The Cowboys needed to win one game going in to last Friday’s doubleheader with Paonia to advance to this week’s district tournament.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Hayden teacher hired as new Rangely High School principal
RANGELY — There will be a new school superintendent next year. And, as of Wednesday, there will be a new high school principal.
Ignacio forfeit gives Rangely spot in district tournament
RANGELY — They’re in, and that’s all that matters. The top two teams from the league advance to the district baseball tournament, but when Ignacio pulled out, Rangely was in.
9Health Fair: Healthy, wealthy and wise
Amy Thayer measures the height of Rick Bishop, one of the 710 people who went through the 9Health Fair on Saturday at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.
New superintendent cites familiarity with Meeker, northwest Colorado
MEEKER — When Doug Pfau takes over as Meeker’s superintendent of schools, he won’t exactly be a newcomer. “I’m very familiar with the area,” Pfau said Monday during a phone interview. “I’ve been doing most of my hunting and fishing up there.”
Austin Stoner: ‘I think he was headed in the right direction’
RANGELY — Austin Stoner had plans. He talked about attending Western Colorado Community College, an extension of Mesa State College, to work toward a certificate as a nurse’s aide. After having struggled with drugs and alcohol in the past, Austin was seemingly doing better. Dottie Stoner, Austin’s stepmom, thought he[Read More…]
Friend says, ‘I expect him to call’
RANGELY — Clay Halcomb still has a hard time believing his friend is gone.
Every sport was Bob Tucker’s
MEEKER — He was a man for all seasons. For nearly 30 years, Bob Tucker was a Meeker coach and teacher, retiring in 1995.
Renovations completed at Rangely Public Library
RANGELY — Like the reissuing of a classic book, the nearly 40-year-old Rangely Public Library has a new look.
Trinity Project looks to stamp out meth
RANGELY — Like other Colorado communities, Rangely has a methamphetamine problem.
Fixing frustration high on county’s to-do list
The release of the results of Rio Blanco County’s survey of residents — part of the development of a new master plan for the county — has generated quite a bit of discussion.
Slide Show: CNCC Foundation banquet
Peggy Rector of Rangely, left, was recognized last Saturday at the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation’s annual dinner for her tireless efforts on behalf of CNCC and its foundation.
