RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers girls’ basketball team is gearing up for another exciting season, led by a talented group of seniors. With a strong core of experienced players, the Panthers are poised to make a significant impact on the court this year. The team will be led by seniors[Read More…]
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MHS girls host annual Shootout, finish with 2-1 record
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Girls Basketball team kicked off the 2024-2025 season by hosting the annual Meeker Cowboys Shootout Tournament, finishing with a 2-1 record over the weekend. The Cowboys opened their season Thursday night against the Altamont Longhorns, securing a 32-23 victory. This marked the first meeting[Read More…]
Panthers open season with split at Manila Tournament
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team opened the 2024-25 season on the road in Manila, Utah, at a two-day tournament. In the first game, the Panthers faced a talented host, the Manila Mustangs. Rangely struggled early to make shots and fell behind 12-2. After a timeout, the Panthers[Read More…]
VOLLEYBALL AWARDS
After a successful season, MHS volleyball girls display awards received: Taylor Garcia (Western Slope All-Conference 1st team, CHSAA All-State 2nd team, CCGS All-State Participant, Western Slope 2A Senior/Player of the year; Graycee Cravens (Western Slope All-Conference 1st team, CHSAA All-State Honorable Mention); Reese Clatterbaugh (Western Slope All-Conference 1st team, CHSAA[Read More…]
Cowboy wrestling kicks off season at CMU Duals
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…]
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…]
