RANGELY I There wasn’t a lot to say after a 51-0 loss. There wasn’t a lot to say after the opening kickoff. “It was 28-0 after the first quarter, and it was pretty much done,” said Rangely coach Tim Galloway.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Rowlett is recovering from crash
MEEKER I Former Cowboy basketball player Dakota Rowlett’s sports-playing days are over. But after suffering serious neck and back injuries in a car accident Sept. 6 in Texas, the 2010 Meeker High School graduate is expected to walk again. “They (doctors) said hopefully he will walk, but he won’t be[Read More…]
Rangely takes 3-2 win at Vail Friday
RANGELY I Jimmie Mergel-man figured Friday’s match at Vail Christian would be a challenge. She was right. And the Lady Panthers were up to the challenge. “I knew it would be tough,” the Rangely volleyball coach said. “They are a good team. They are going to surprise a lot of[Read More…]
California woman, dog win Classic
MEEKER I Suzy Applegate and her dog created a lot of, well, buzz on the final day of the sheepdog trials Sunday. Applegate, competing in the trials for just the second time, and her 4-year-old dog Buzz, won the top prize at the 24th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials,[Read More…]
RHS coach: We beat ourselves in opener
RANGELY I The scoreboard showed 39-14, in favor of the other team. But that’s not how Rangely coach Tim Galloway saw it. “I think we beat ourselves,” Galloway said after Friday’s loss to Altamont, Utah. “I believe we’re a better football team than what we showed.”
Lady Panthers VB beats Meeker twice
RANGELY I Nothing like getting tested early. Rangely Senior High’s volleyball team won three out of its four matches last weekend in a tournament at Glenwood Springs, including one against county rival Meeker.
Cowboys run over GJ JV in home opener
MEEKER I First game of the season. First-year coach. First varsity experience for many of the starters. First-game jitters? No way. Meeker, which lost six all-conference players from last season’s 8-3 team, showed Saturday the Cowboys still have plenty of firepower.
REMAINS …
Sgt. Roy Kinney, investigator for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, found this skull in the evidence room in January. “As near as we could tell, previous evidence custodians had tried to backtrack and find out how it got there. We believe it may have been plowed up in a[Read More…]
Ruth King honored by Rangely Library
RANGELY I Ruth King had a surprise homecoming this week. King was honored with a dedication reception Tuesday at the Rangely Regional Library, which was planned without her knowledge.
Opinion: There’s no reason to punish myself for past mistakes
Sometimes, this job sucks. And so does life sometimes. In case you haven’t already guessed, I’ve gone through a rough patch lately, for reasons professional and personal. Mistakes are hard to live with, whether in life or on the job.
Taking Aim: Jeff and Kristen Eskelson are new owners of Rocky Mountain Bowstrings
Jeff and Kristen Eskelson are new owners of Rocky Mountain Bowstrings in Meeker. The deal became official Aug. 27. Bill and Erma Rucker started the business in 1986. “The archery shop is one of — if not the best — stocked archery shops in Colorado,” Jeff said.
Energy taxes distributed to local boards
RBC I Local governing bodies received word last week about the money they would receive from direct distributions from severance tax and federal mineral lease funds. However, how long those funds will continue — at least at recent levels — is uncertain.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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