ARRESTS There was one arrest this week. Rangely PD arrested a male party for a protection order violation. He was summoned and released. CALL SUMMARIES 3/27/2023 @ 9:35 am. A one vehicle rollover crash was reported at approximately the 23 mile-marker on Highway 64. The single occupant refused an ambulance.[Read More…]
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RBC Historical Society to host traditional May Day celebration, fundraiser Sunday, April 30
MEEKER | Join the Rio Blanco County Historical Society for a traditional May Day event on Sunday, April 30 in the White River Museum courtyard beginning at 2 p.m. The celebration of May Day has roots that extend back to the 14th century in Ireland and Scotland, with a festival[Read More…]
S3DA ARCHERY
The Meeker S3DA Archery team traveled to Vernal, Utah last weekend to compete in the Western National Indoor competition, one of thirteen teams representing nine states. All of the Arrowbuster Teams in their respective age groups placed in the top three with intense competition and great shooting. Eli Bennet, Heath[Read More…]
BASEBALL …
Ethan Quinn and the Cowboy baseball team traveled to Buena Vista last weekend for the annual tournament. It was not great baseball weather for their opening game Friday against number five ranked 3A Bayfield. Giving up eight runs in the first inning, they held Bayfield close for the rest of[Read More…]
SIGNED …
Abe Maupin signed his letter of intent last Thursday. Maupin will be wrestling next season for Colorado State University at Pueblo. Maupin is pictured with his mom, Kim Maupin, and little brother Cooper Maupin. Maupin plans on studying secondary education, specializing in math and is also looking to coach. |[Read More…]
Rangely Panthers rally for two wins
RANGELY | Having to face adversity in the 2023 high school baseball season is nothing new for the Rangely High School players. Like many teams on the Western Slope in Colorado, the Panthers have practiced outside on a snowless field one time in their season and that was when they[Read More…]
Panthers break records in Cedaredge
RANGELY | In the third week of competition for the Rangely High School track and field team, athletes are already setting personal records (PRs). This past weekend, the Panthers traveled to the Cedaredge Invitational and returned home with a plethora of hardware, fast times, big jumps, and giant throws. The[Read More…]
The fur-bearing trout
There has been an unconfirmed sighting of a rare fur-bearing trout this weekend at Lake Avery. This reporter accepted the story with a certain amount of skepticism. I consider all fish stories suspect unless accompanied by a catch or at least a photo of the catch. Tales of record-breaking fish[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Libraries connect communities
The role that a library serves in a community is unique. It is the one place that everyone of all ages can research information, as well as check out books and other reading materials or stay for a bit to use the computers. Yet, the best thing about the public[Read More…]
CNCC focuses on sustainability to better serve community
This edition marks the third month of highlighting Colorado Northwestern’s priorities identified in its 2023-28 Strategic Plan. Sustainability is this month’s priority of focus. Though we view sustainability with a broad lens, our overarching goal is to mobilize resources and regulate their use with a focus on creating a strong[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: April 6, 2023
Coffee Talk April 7 Meeker | Join Rio Blanco County Assessor Renae Nielson at Streamline Realty on Friday, April 7 at 8 a.m. for the next Coffee Talk. This month’s topic is “Understanding Property Assessments.” 600 Main St. in Meeker. PEO meeting April 10 Meeker | The Meeker P.E.O. Chapter[Read More…]
Mary Dillon retires after 15 years of WIC service
RBC | “I never felt like I was going to work; I was going to see my friends.” Mary Dillon has humbly served as Rio Blanco County’s “WIC lady” — WIC stands for Women, Infants, Children — for 15 years, and her last day was March 30, 2023. Mary Dillon[Read More…]
