As corporate profits remain at all-time highs, a new report shows that more than half of rising consumer prices in 2023 were caused by corporate greed, or “greedflation.” Elizabeth Pancotti – strategic advisor with the DC-based think tank Groundwork Collaborative – said before the pandemic, corporate profits drove just 11%[Read More…]
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Lady Panthers league champions again
Lady Panthers closed out the regular season on Saturday with an 85-11 win over Vail Christian. Panthers were led by Miah Wren with 24 points, five steals, and four assists. Following her was Aubrianna Tapia with the first double-double of her varsity career, 16 points and 10 rebounds. Ducey followed[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Vail Christian
On Feb. 17 the Panthers had their last regular season game at home against the Vail Christian Saints. The Saints came into the game with a 10-7 record in fourth place in the Western Slope league standings. In the first quarter, the Panthers came out on fire on both ends[Read More…]
YOUTH B-BALL
Meeker hosted Rifle and New Castle at the high school this Saturday. Meeker 1 vs. Rifle, Meeker won in overtime 12 to 10. They also played New Castle. Meeker 2 vs. Rifle, Meeker won 18 to 9. Meeker 2 vs. New Castle, Meeker won 28 to 13. The 5th and[Read More…]
Christian, Torsell represent Panthers at state
Rangely’s Harleigh Prater finishes fourth in girls’ wrestling tournament Although she wrestles for Grand Junction Central, Harleigh Prater is a true Panther. She led the way for the Rangely wrestlers at a very good first state tournament. Prater won her first two matches which guaranteed her a spot on the[Read More…]
Meeker Alumni State Wrestling Runners-Up
Meeker High School alumni Chad Dare, is the head coach of the D51 Phoenix Girls wrestling team from Central Grand Junction, is pictured with his 2024 Girls Division Colorado State Wrestling Championship runners-up. Dare was also named the Girls Division “Coach of the Year” and is pictured holding the award[Read More…]
CHSAA Coaches Honored
RBC coaches Carl Padilla (far left) and Jeff “Buck” LeBleu (far right) were honored by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) for 30 years of coaching wrestling at all levels (youth, middle and high schools) in their respective communities of Meeker and Rangely. Padilla will retire at the high[Read More…]
Wrestling legacy extends into Utah
Westlake 6A High School in Utah was thrilled last Thursday when senior Celeste DeToles, sporting a 134-4 record became their first four-time state wrestling champion in the 135-pound class. Celeste is known for her toughness and quick pins, pinning many opponents in less than 60 seconds. Kaizen, her sophomore brother,[Read More…]
Two public meetings for cricket control planned
Meetings are planned for both ends of the county to educate the public on several aspects of Mormon cricket control. The Meeker meeting will be held at the Meeker Fire Hall on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. The Rangely meeting is scheduled for Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in the[Read More…]
MY FROSTY VALENTINE
The downtown window at Heritage was all dressed up for Valentine’s Day with homage to the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, as well as some other fun characters. With Valentine’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year, we were too late, like the White[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Feb. 4-10, 2024
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 02/04/2024 @ 1:33 pm. It was reported that someone’s yard maintenance man had asked to borrow $500 to keep himself out of jail. He was supposed to pay it back by the end of January, but is no longer living in[Read More…]
Local youth wins calf at National Western Stock Show
Johnny Rust, 15, of Meeker earned an entry into the 118th National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf program; as well as the 2024 Vet Science 101 Educational Seminar. Rust qualified by written essay and attended the Vet Science 101 Invitational Educational Course on Jan. 6 where he learned from experts on[Read More…]
