MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys’ wrestling team kicked off their season at the CMU Duals in Grand Junction, Colorado, last weekend. The Cowboys brought eight wrestlers and competed in five duals, finishing with a 3-2 record. In the first round, Meeker defeated Coal Ridge High School 36-15. After[Read More…]
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CNCC welcomes RHS alum Tytus Coombs as wrestling program coach
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is thrilled to announce Tytus Coombs as the new Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. The Spartans will relaunch their men’s wrestling program in Fall 2025, marking the return of a sport that holds deep historical significance at CNCC. Wrestling was previously part of the[Read More…]
Rangely wrestling shines at tournament with team second place finish
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers wrestling team showcased their talent this weekend, taking seven wrestlers to the tournament and earning an impressive second-place team finish. Here are the standout individual results: 113 lbs: Cameron Preciado claimed 1st place, dominating his weight class. 113 lbs: Blaine Stevens rounded out the team’s[Read More…]
Obituary – Hartley Harvey Bloomfield
Nov. 6, 1940 ~ Dec. 3, 2024 Hartley Harvey Bloomfield passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Dec. 3, 2024 in Montrose Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Hartley was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Nov. 6, 1940, to Hartley Jackson Bloomfield and Margaret Elizabeth Scott. The[Read More…]
Library patrons praise staff, programming
MEEKER | The Meeker Library Board convened last week in the community room of the Meeker Public Library for its regular meeting. All board members were present for the meeting The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. Board member John D. Moffitt proposed adding a discussion on reviewing[Read More…]
Deck the halls… and the windows, too
Meeker High School art students were out this week painting holiday scenes on windows at local businesses, including junior Ella Slaugh with her depiction of a border collie in winter on the windows at the Bank of the San Juans. BEN QUINN PHOTO
CPW begins aerial monitoring, collaring project in Western Colo.
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife will soon begin elk capture work via helicopter to complete the final year of a project to help the agency better understand elk calf survival. Work began Monday, Dec. 2 on the Bear’s Ears herd in northwest Colorado in the counties of Moffat and[Read More…]
TRAFFIC FLOW FOR FOOD BANK
Beginning Thursday, Dec. 12, food bank recipients should be aware of a new traffic flow pattern for pickup at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker. Follow the provided signs and directions. For questions, contact RBC Fairgrounds Manager Nick Smith at 970-878-9498. Food Bank of the Rockies provides assistance in[Read More…]
NEW RECORD FOR CHRISTMAS PROJECT
A big thank you to Meeker, Colorado, for your generosity and kindness. Meeker sent out 1,043 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child. These boxes are sending the Gospel around the world. Every shoebox gift is an opportunity for a child to hear the GOOD news of Jesus. Thank you each and[Read More…]
Meeker School Board discusses training costs and curriculum updates
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board of Education held its regular meeting last week at the Meeker School District building, with all board members present. High School Principal Amy Chinn and Elementary School Principal Michele Cheesman attended in person, while Middle School Principal Katie Johnston joined via Google Meet. The[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov 24-30, 2024
ARRESTS 11/27/2024- A 42 year-old female was arrested by Rangely PD for 3rd Degree Assault, Domestic Violence. She was released 11/29/2024 on a PR Bond. 11/27/2024- A 28 year-old male was taken to jail on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 11/26/2024 @ 1:26[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – December 5th, 2024
A call for change in Rio Blanco County’s 4-H program Dear Editor, Our Rio Blanco County 4-H program has experienced a shift in atmosphere, and it is becoming increasingly clear that many of our youth feel discouraged and unsupported. Seasoned 4-H participants are expressing frustration, with one saying, “It’s not fun[Read More…]
