MEEKER | The second full weekend of wrestling and the Meeker Cowboys had two wrestlers battling head to head for first place and one wrestler bringing home the Outstanding Wrestler award from the tournament in Delta. The varsity traveled to Cedaredge to dual Buena Vista Friday, followed by the Panther[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Panther grapplers get wins and pins in Soroco
RANGELY | This last weekend the Rangely Panther wrestling team traveled to Soroco where they looked like a completely different team from the previous weekend. Friday the boys dueled both Saratoga and Soroco. None of the three teams had a full roster. Coaches moved teammates to try and get a[Read More…]
Panthers triumph over Miners with 36-17 win
RANGELY | On a cold Friday, the Rangely lady Panthers embarked on the road again for their fourth out of five games to take on the hosting Telluride Miners. The girls brought their stifling defense and 3-1 record against the Miners 1-2 record. The Panthers continued their great defense but[Read More…]
CHRISTMASFEST 2019 …
This past weekend Rangely celebrated its traditional Christmasfest. From the horse drawn carriage rides, meeting Santa at breakfast, the parade of lights, a holiday family concert, and all the events in between, one thing is clear: Rangely, no matter how tough times get, pulls together. The Western Rio Blanco Recreation[Read More…]
Swimmers keep cutting times
MEEKER | There’s one more meet this year to keep cutting times for the Moffat County swimmers. This past weekend the relay events saw some large cuts in times and now are just over two seconds away from qualifying for 3A Colorado State Swimming. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of[Read More…]
Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan available for review
RBC | In March 2019, Rio Blanco County began the process of updating the county-wide hazard mitigation plan. Rio Blanco County is completing this update as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to remain eligible for mitigation grant programs. This plan examines county and local vulnerabilities to a[Read More…]
Panther grapplers get wins and pins in Soroco
RANGELY | This last weekend the Rangely Panther wrestling team traveled to Soroco where they looked like a completely different team from the previous weekend. Friday the boys dueled both Saratoga and Soroco. None of the three teams had a full roster. Coaches moved teammates to try and get a[Read More…]
Cowboys 4th in 20th annual Shootout
MEEKER | The 20th year of the Meeker Cowboy Shootout, hosted by White River Electric Association (WREA), wrapped up with Fruita Monument on top, Mancos second, Rifle third and Meeker fourth. Selections for the all-tournament team are Cole Rogers from Meeker, Adani Hassan from Lotus School of Excellence, Evan Senhart[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Dec. 19, 2019
Public Notice Meeker Housing Authority Vacancies The Town Board of Trustees is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals to fill five positions on an Interim Board for the Meeker Housing Authority. Qualifications for the positions are to be: a registered voter within Rio Blanco County; eighteen years of age[Read More…]
Classifieds: Dec. 19, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE December 2019 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call-in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Chuckwagon: 970-878-5627. Activities are subject to change. Schedule subject to driver availability-thank you for your patience while we are short-staffed![Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Are you driving impaired?
RBC | How often do you ask yourself if you are driving impaired? I know you’re asking why you would ask yourself that if you are not drinking. But are you actually impaired and don’t realize it? Think of it this way, have you ever driven when you were tired[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Dec. 2-8, 2019
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER Dec. 2-8, 2019 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 442 phone calls last week including 20 911 calls, 76 calls for Meeker Police Department and dispatchers placed 112 outgoing calls. A total of 161 calls for service were created. Note the[Read More…]
