RANGELY | Tytus Coombs entered the 2019 state tournament with yet another tough draw, wrestling No. 3 seed Tyler Collins from Wray who was last year’s consolation champ in the 132-pound bracket. Coombs got into an upper body match and fell by pin. Collins went on to advance to the finals[Read More…]
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New community ed classes in March
MEEKER | Time is flying and March classes will be starting soon. March 2: Canning 101—Learn the basics of home canning in this hands-on class with something simple. March 5: Microsoft Excel—Make your life easier with spreadsheets. March 6: Body Language for Business and Personal Life—Become aware of non-verbal communication.[Read More…]
Obituary: Doris Oletta Zadra
Doris Oletta Zadra Nov. 18, 1930 ~ Feb. 20, 2019 When the columbines emerge from the damp ground this spring, we’ll remember Doris Oletta Zadra, whose love for all things growing marked her journey through this life. She left us on Feb. 20, 2019, but her spirit lives on in[Read More…]
Hunters urged to study license changes
What’s New for 2019 Colorado Big-Game Seasons from Colorado Parks & Wildlife on Vimeo. RBC | Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2019 are urged to study up on all the changes in license requirements and fees prior to the March 1 opening of the[Read More…]
Sled dog races upriver Mar. 2-3
MEEKER | Sled dog races will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the C Lazy S Ranch at the junction of county roads 8 and 12. Watch the races, meet the mushers and dogs, enjoy food and fun. Call 970-878-5510 for more information. To enter[Read More…]
MHS girls continue undefeated reign
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys began the tournament in first place, dominated and stayed on top of the District 5, 2A girls basketball league. Meeker couldn’t be beat by Rangely; a tough county rivalry that had the Cowboys leading by three going into halftime (25-22). The battle continued into the[Read More…]
Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tourney
RANGELY | The annual Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament, sponsored by Silver Sage RV Park, will be held Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at the Elks 1907 BPOE at 633 E. Main St. in Rangely. There will be a pool play followed by a bracket tournament. Cost is $20[Read More…]
Obituary: Eddie Joe Atwood
Eddie Joe Atwood Oct. 24, 1947 ~ Feb. 18, 2019 Eddie Joe Atwood, 71, of Meeker passed away on Feb. 18, 2019. He was born in Collbran, Colo., on Oct. 24, 1947, to the late Jack and Lois Atwood. Eddie earned a GED from Meeker High School. He married Carol[Read More…]
Obituary: Doris Blanche Henry Tolley
Doris Blanche Henry Tolley March 4, 1952 ~ Jan. 7, 2019 Doris Blanche Henry Tolley, 66, of North Pole, Alaska, passed away on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at her home after a long battle with cancer. Doris was born on March 4, 1952, in Flagler, Colo. Doris came from a[Read More…]
Lady Panthers earn fourth at districts
RANGELY | Last Tuesday the lady Panthers traveled to Vail Christian for the first round of the district tournament, going in as the No. 5 seed. “We did a nice job coming out strong especially in the second quarter outscoring them 15-4,” said head coach Jimmie Mergelman, adding, “The Panthers[Read More…]
Credit union celebrates 60 years
RANGELY | In 1959 a seed of an idea took root in Rangely High School. Since the town was without a local bank, perhaps a credit union could be formed, saving the school district employees the difficulties of banking out of town in Vernal, Meeker, or their former “hometown” banks. By[Read More…]
Cowboys take third at districts, play Highland at Ault Friday
MEEKER | The 22-point victory over Soroco on Tuesday meant the Cowboys played the district tournament on the championship side of the bracket. Meeker took on the number one ranked team in the league, Vail Christian. Meeker jumped out to a first quarter lead but by halftime found themselves down[Read More…]
