Eleven Meeker wrestlers competed in the Paonia Summer Duals, and many wrestled more than 12 matches during the two-day event, which featured 4A and 5A teams from Colorado along with teams from Nebraska, Arizona and New Mexico.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Elvis in the house…
In an impressive impersonation of “The King,” Ducey’s Electric owner Alan Ducey proved that Elvis had not left the building that formerly housed the Rangely Carquest, which went out of business in August.
Museum grant…
Encana has given grant money to the Rangely Museum for the second time to spruce up its 1913 schoolhouse. While an earlier grant two years ago purchased new blinds for the schoolhouse, the newest $9,000 donation has been used to fix windows, remodel some siding and paint the structure.
Tipton wants local input on USFS travel management plans
RBC I Last week, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) stressed the need for legislation to require the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to collaborate with affected local communities on travel management plans before implementing new rules.
House burns down in Piceance Creek; resident hospitalized
PICEANCE CREEK I The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 9:29 p.m. last Thursday that a structure was on fire at 23404 County Road 5, which is in the rural Piceance Creek area, 45 miles southwest of Meeker. According to a press release from the sheriff’s[Read More…]
CPW: Stay away from young wildlife, birds
RBC I This is the time of year when wild animals give birth to their young, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks that residents and visitors not approach, touch or handle young animals. “We know that people are trying to be helpful, but the young animals are best cared for[Read More…]
WREA golf tournament…
White River Electric hosted its 30th annual golf tournament and fundraiser Friday, June 13 and had 75 players participate. The event was co-sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank and $3,000 was raised as a result of the event.
Business workshop to deal in incentives, government
MEEKER I A business workshop is planned in Meeker on Wednesday dealing with business incentives and what role government and business can play in determining our competitiveness. “Please share this information with your business boards and anyone else who may be interested,” said Katelin Cook, Rio Blanco County’s economic development[Read More…]
Wind damage…
Wind with a sprinkle of rain hit Rangely on June 10, enough to once again strip the trees of branches on the hill at the CNCC campus.
Environmentalists protect Meeker waters, other sites
RBC I A proposal by WildEarth Guardians to give the highest protection possible to 200 miles of streams in the White River National Forest in Colorado was approved on June 10.
Author will sign books on Friday
RANGELY I Author Lou Dean will sign copies of her newest memoir, “On My Ass: Riding the Midlife Crisis Trail,” at Sweetbriar Gifts from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday.
Range Call Pageant begins rehearsals; all welcome
MEEKER I Now that the Meeker Range Call will have the Range Call Pageant with a lineup of directors and helpers, a rehearsal schedule has been set up.
