United Volleyball Club of the Rockies is pleased to announce Emma Luce (right) and Trinity Hafey of Fruita (left) qualified for Beach Nationals by placing second at the AVP/USAV Beach Qualifier in Denver June 4. (Center) Coach AJ Egli. The doubles team of Luce and Hafey went undefeated on the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Panther baseball ends season with a win over Cedaredge
RANGELY I On June 3 Dove Creek came to town for a non-league double header. Justin Cudo took the hill for the Panthers. Under a pitch limit, he threw 3.1 innings, striking out three with one walk. Luis Quintana threw three innings in relief. “We just couldn’t get our bats[Read More…]
Cowboys head into post-season play with 9–5 record
MEEKER I The Cowboys wrapped up their regular season and are 9-5 headed into the postseason. Last Thursday the team headed to Hotchkiss for their final league games of the year. In game one Liam Deming pitched and maxed out 110 and got through six innings. Braydon Garcia came in[Read More…]
Multiple PRs for Panthers
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers showed that in the case of track meets more really is better. Competing in two separate meets in a matter of three days, the Panthers traveled to Hayden for the Tiger/Bulldog Invitational on Wednesday, June 2 before making the short trip over to Meeker for[Read More…]
With extended season, Meeker track team has one more regular meet
MEEKER I The Meeker Invitation was held last week with six teams in attendance, Coal Ridge, Grand Valley, Rangely, Plateau Valley, Soroco and Meeker. The Meeker boys took second place behind Coal Ridge and the girls took third place. “I am always so grateful for all the volunteers we get[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club Work Day June 12
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club’s work day originally set for June 5 has been changed to June 12. Meet at the BLM/USFS office parking lot at 8 a.m.
White River annual fish fry this weekend
MEEKER | The annual fish fry will be held at the Buford School June 12 from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy the deep fried whitefish from our own White River, along with all the home cooked fixin’s. Proceeds will be used for the continued maintenance of the historic[Read More…]
RBC Search and Rescue receives commendation from Colorado Senate
RBC I On April 27, 2021, at the request of Senator Kerry Donovan, the Colorado State Senate issued the commendation and congratulation to Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue for their ongoing service to the people of Colorado. They stated Rio Blanco SAR has demonstrated commitment to the well being[Read More…]
ERBM’s Circle Park Pond receives Starburst Award
MEEKER | Colorado Lottery Starburst Awards recognize excellence in the use of Lottery funds for community and conservation projects. For fiscal year 2021, the Colorado Lottery recognizes the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District’s Meeker Circle Park Pond Project in the use of Lottery funds with a[Read More…]
Six new COVID cases in RBC in past week, one suspected to be India (Delta) variant
RBC | This past week (May 24-30) RBC had six additional cases in both Meeker and Rangely with an increase in hospitalization rate. Although not confirmed as of June 1, 2021, there is a suspected case of the variant India (Delta) strain in Rio Blanco County. VACCINE IS NOW AVAILABLE[Read More…]
BLUEBELL BOUTIQUE …
Jenna Holt has opened Bluebell Boutique, Meeker’s newest store featuring women’s clothing and accessories.Stephanie Kobald (right) and Emily Mohr (left) of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting. Visit the boutique at 610 Main St. Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and on Saturdays[Read More…]
Panthers win one, lose one against Olathe Pirates
RANGELY | Last Friday the Panthers traveled to Nucla for a on-league game. “Having league games on Saturday we were behind the 8-ball for pitching. Our bats never woke up from the long bus ride,” said coach Jerry LeBleu. The Panthers lost to the Mustangs 21-2, striking out nine times[Read More…]