MEEKER | After having a two-week hiatus the lady Cowboys basketball team came out with a bang and a decisive win over North Park last Saturday in their first conference game of the season. A final score of 57-24, the Cowboys were unstoppable by the Wildcats and go into the[Read More…]
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Obituary: Janet S. Dole
Janet S. Dole Dec. 15, 1955 ~ Jan. 4, 2019 Joseph and Doris Prockup celebrated the arrival of their second baby girl, Janet Sue, just 10 days before Christmas, 1955, at Pioneers Hospital in Meeker. That sweet baby girl bravely lost her battle with cancer Jan. 4, 2019, at the[Read More…]
Celebration of life for Brett Smithers
MEEKER | There will be a celebration of life for Brett Smithers on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. at Buffalo Hall (next to Chippers) with a taco bar and drinks. Bring love, laughter, stories and musical instruments.
Rankin to fill Baumgardner’s seat
RBC | Ten members of Colorado’s Republican party, representing the counties included in Senate District 8, met last week in Craig to determine a replacement for Sen. Randy Baumgardner, who is retiring Jan. 21 amid allegations of sexual harassment and an expulsion hearing in 2018. Baumgardner still has two years[Read More…]
Gone fishin’
The weather was ideal last weekend for the annual Family Ice Fishing Day at Lake Avery hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. PATTI HOKE PHOTO
Cowboys defeat Wildcats, season record now 3-3
MEEKER | Cowboy basketball began conference play last Saturday. Opening game at home against the North Park Wildcats, the Cowboys dominated with a final score of 54-27 and improving the overall record to 3-3. Scoring was led by Cole Rogers and Ryan Phelan, who each put up double digits. Rogers[Read More…]
Lady Panthers take down Hayden Tigers
RANGELY | The Lady Panthers took on the Hayden Tigers for their home league opener Saturday, Jan. 5. Panthers played a great defensive game, struggled scoring in the second half, and ultimately came away with a win. Leading the Panthers was Skylar Thacker with 24 points, Alanna Wiley with five,[Read More…]
46-42 victory over Tigers for Rangely boys
RANGELY | Rangely picked up a league win over the Hayden Tigers last Saturday. The Panthers outscored the Tigers in each of the first three quarters, but an uneven defensive effort allowed Hayden to stay close. Hayden mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, however the Panthers maintained their composure[Read More…]
Cardboard Derby at Paintbrush Park
MEEKER | Join ERBM Recreation and Park District for the annual Cardboard Derby on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9:30 a.m. 12 p.m. at Paintbrush Park. All ages are invited to create the fastest and most creative cardboard sled that will take you down the sled hill at Paintbrush Park. Call[Read More…]
Taking the oath …
New and returning county officials were sworn in to new terms of office Tuesday at the courthouse in Meeker. Deputy county clerk Shawn Luce administered the oath of office to Surveyor Leif Joy, Coroner Laura Smith, Sheriff Anthony Mazzola, Assessor Renae Nielsen, Treasurer and Public Trustee Rhonna Waldref and Commissioner[Read More…]
CNCC January Community Education
MEEKER | Jan. 10—Watercolor painting with John Kobald. Great class for those with new interest or already talented. Jan. 14—QuickBooks for new learners or those needing help with specific areas of the program. Jan. 16— Oil painting by Maym Cunningham for anyone interesting in learning this art medium. Register online[Read More…]
Kennedy takes gold at Eagle Valley
MEEKER | Tannen Kennedy has settled into his new weight class, as the Cowboy senior dominated the 145-pound bracket in Eagle Valley last Saturday in the first competition of 2019. Five other Cowboys placed in Eagle Valley, helping the team finish eighth, with the host team winning the team title.[Read More…]
