RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifted the voluntary fishing closures on the White River that had been in place since mid-July after reduced water flows and high temperatures created stressful conditions for the river’s fish. Effective Aug. 30, voluntary restrictions, which asked anglers to limit fishing times and avoid certain[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Monument lifts restrictions
DINOSAUR | Stage 1 fire restrictions within Dinosaur National Monument will be lifted beginning at midnight on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The slightly cooler temperatures and recent rainfall has reduced the fire danger. Monument visitors are reminded to still be cautious with fire as some areas may contain substantial amounts[Read More…]
Obituary: Lyda Gail Routh
Lyda Gail Routh Jan. 31, 1943 ~ Aug. 27, 2018 Lyda Gail Routh was one of two twins born to Doris and Milbank Franz on Jan. 31, 1943, in Clark, Colo. She married Ed Routh on June 3, 2005. He survives. They lived in Grand Junction prior to moving to[Read More…]
Meeker cross country tackles ‘grueling’ Delta course
MEEKER | The Devil’s Thumb Hill Climb in Delta is a course with a grueling climb, and was the location of the most recent cross country race for the Meeker Cowboys. “This is a very difficult course, but a good early season workout,” said head coach Marty Casey. “We approached[Read More…]
Rodeo winners
The winners of the 2018 Meeker Summer Rodeo Series were announced last Thursday. Jr. bulls—Cade Blunt, amateur bulls—Clay Duram and Caleb Gieselman, ladies’ breakaway—Lori Ann Klinglesmith, No. 8 header—Kristen Egger, No. 8 heeler—Joe Wood, No. 11 header—Casey Griffith, No. 11 heeler—Brett Watson, dally ribbon roper—Cody Edinger, dally ribbon runner—Deanna Wood,[Read More…]
At The TANK this weekend
RANGELY | The world’s foremost performer of the Native American flute, R. Carlos Nakai, will bring his artistry to the TANK in Rangely on Saturday, Sept. 8 in concert with Will Clipman at 8 p.m. Outdoor seating is $10. Limited seating inside the TANK is $75. Tickets are available online[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys dominate West Grand Tournament
MEEKER | The Class 2A, number one ranked, Meeker Lady Cowboy volleyball team was on the road again this past weekend, dominating the West Grand Tournament. “It was a good weekend,” said head coach Greg Cravens, “Friday, we started a little slow but played well enough to get two victories.[Read More…]
CABIN LAKE FIRE …
The Cabin Lake Fire is now at 90 percent containment and 5,975 acres. Crews are continuing to patrol and secure the fire edge along the north and eastern portion of the fire edge. The cause of the Cabin Lake Fire, which started July 29, is still unknown and under investigation[Read More…]
Panther volleyball …
Rangely hosted a small volleyball tournament and won three of four matches. Matches were best two out of three games to 25. Rangely defeated Rifle 2-0, Moffat County 2-0 and Hotchkiss 2-0, but lost to Telluride 1-2. MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
Panthers defeat Bulldogs 57-18
RANGELY | Last Friday the Panthers traveled to Dove Creek, Colo., to take on the DC Bulldogs. The Panthers came out of the gate a little sluggish from the long trip, going three and out in the first offensive series and then fumbling in the second offensive series. The Panthers[Read More…]
Cowboys take down Titans 22-14
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboy football team was back in action last Friday evening traveling to Coal Ridge taking on the Titans in their first of many away games for this season. Winning in overtime 22-14 the Cowboys are now 1-1 on the season, moved up one spot in Class[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 6, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE September 2018 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. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 9/6 – No bus in town/Grand Junction trip 9/7[Read More…]
