RBC I As of Monday, Rio Blanco County was reporting 18 active COVID-19 cases in Rangely and five active cases in Meeker. Twelve of those were new cases reported between Aug. 16-22. Two RBC residents are currently hospitalized with the disease. No new deaths have been reported. Approximately 40.7% of[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
CORNHOLE CHAMP …
Rangely’s Mike Sanford (center) brought home the first place win in the competitive singles, Brigham City Baggers Brawl Cornhole Tournament in Ogden, Utah, over the past weekend.
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MOON LAKE BBQ …
RANGELY | Moon Lake Electric held a membership appreciation barbecue on Aug. 11, 2021 at Elks Park in Rangely. Delicious brisket, hot links, and hot dogs were served up by the dedicated employees. Friendly smiles, jokes and caring expressions were shared throughout the evening. Director Tommy Olsen of District 4[Read More…]
YOUTH GOLF …
Blake Smith of Meeker took first place in the 7–9 year old group at the Aug. 3 youth tournament. Cooper Braaten took second in the same age group, and Xander Borchard came in third.
Two tourneys for golfers
MEEKER I Meeker Cowboy golfers headed to Montrose to play 36 holes over two days at Black Canyon Golf Course and Cobble Creek Golf Course. Peter Hanks led the way for the Cowboys shooting an 83 and 88. “The boys had a good couple days in Montrose,” said head coach[Read More…]
47 out for MHS football
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys football program has a packed team again this year, with 47 boys out for the 2021 season. Once again in 2020 the team made it to the playoffs, and in the last moments of the quarter finals they lost to Strasburg just missing the semi-finals.[Read More…]
PANTHER PRE-SEASON …
RANGELY | After winning the league title last year, The Rangely Panthers football team looks to continue their winning ways. New head Coach Ryan Wilkie is counting on a strong senior class led by Timothy Scoggins and Zane Varner, who each had excellent junior seasons. When asked what we could[Read More…]
Recall protest filed
RBC | A protest of petition was filed by Meeker resident Matt Scott on Aug. 13 regarding the recall of RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer. Scott’s protest expresses concerns that the petition “once again did not comply with Colorado law and was accepted by County Clerk Boots Campbell contrary to the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: August 19
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Syrup of Figs: With a better understanding of the transient nature of the many physical ills… There is comfort in the knowledge that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual disease, but simply to a constipated condition of the[Read More…]
Rodeo standings heading into final
MEEKER I Heading into the final rodeo of the 2021 summer season, here are the current standings or first and second place. Competitors who have made it to at least seven of the 10 rodeos are eligible for the year-end top price. First place overall in each category will win[Read More…]
VOLLEYBALL OUTLOOK …
Gearing up for a “regular” volleyball season, the outlook for Rangely is exciting. There are 23 girls out with four seniors leading the way. Varsity has some returning starters, to help lead, with 11 freshmen pushing for some spots. The Western Slope league will be tough this year but the[Read More…]
