Making bipartisanship normal again Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the recent article, HISTORY LESSONS: Death, taxes… and politics. The author mentioned the headstone of my grandparents, Bob and Margie Wilber. Before they passed, Margie designed the headstone and proudly included the inscription Born a Democrat, died a[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: Potato Polo
RBC | Janice Oldland showed me a photo taken in Meeker on July 4, 1913, of men on horseback holding pointed sticks, resembling swords, around a box on the ground. If you’d like to see a copy, one is on display at the Bank of the San Juans. From left[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Meeker School District survey update
MEEKER | During the 2023-2024 school year, the Meeker School District gathered survey data through a community survey developed by the school district and through a school staff survey developed by the Colorado Department of Education. Data collected resulted in the development of an action plan that can be accessed[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: CNCC Corner
RBC | This Autumn season has been calm and pleasant, allowing us to enjoy the outdoors, color changes in trees and brushes, and the hunting season. As we put away Halloween costumes and Homecoming regalia, November becomes a time of preparation, reflection, and thanksgiving. Along with fostering a sense of[Read More…]
Rangely’s Wren brings home state cross country championship
RANGELY | The Rangely cross-country team sent three athletes to the CHSAA State Championship race at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Sophomore Taya Wren, Kellen Lefevre, and senior James Talbot represented Rangely on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The boys’ race started at 1 p.m., followed by the[Read More…]
RHS Panther volleyball hosts regional tournament
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers volleyball team has achieved a major goal set at the start of the season: hosting a regional tournament. Their 3-1 victory over the DeBeque Dragons on Friday secured their position as the No. 10 seed, allowing them to host two other teams for a chance[Read More…]
Cowboys’ ground game, defense shine in road win over Grand Valley
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys dominated on the road Friday night, defeating the Grand Valley Cardinals 53-6. The game marked a season-high for the Cowboys, who have now won six consecutive games by at least 27 points. Head Coach Andy Coryell emphasized a steady approach. “We try to control the[Read More…]
COWBOY At State
Meeker’s Wyatt Rollins competed in the 2A State Cross Country Championship for the third time this year. “Wyatt has been contending with some knee issues this season,” coach Marty Casey commented, “but he persevered through the Regional competition, and earned his entry to State.” Casey continued, “Wyatt kept a positive[Read More…]
MHS volleyball finishes strong regular season at Buena Vista tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys volleyball team wrapped up their regular season in Buena Vista this past weekend, competing in a challenging tournament. The team played four games against strong opponents, finishing with a 2-2 tournament record. Facing three Class 3A schools, the Cowboys secured wins against Salida and Class[Read More…]
Obituary – Barbara L. Ducey
May 4, 1934 ~ Oct. 28, 2024 Barbara was born in Craig, Colorado, and was happily married to Walt Ducey for 72 years and was a member of the Christian Church since 1959. She was preceded in death by parents Elvin Dutch and Winnie Estey and one brother, Bob Estey. [Read More…]
Obituary – John Martin Kapushion
May 20, 1944 ~ Oct. 29, 2024 John Martin Kapushion, 80, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Oct. 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anne Kapushion, and his brothers, James and Robert Kapushion. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith Kapushion (John Krukoff); granddaughter,[Read More…]
Obituary – Joseph “Joe” Mills Goedert
Dec. 27, 1929 ~ Sept. 23, 2024 Joseph “Joe” Goedert took his final ride Sept. 23, 2024. He leaves behind the love of his life and wife of nearly 71 years, Frances Goedert; five children Cindy (Dick) Welle, Connie (Tom) Edwards, Wendy (Greg) Garrett, Billy (Natasha) Goedert and Terry (DeeAnn)[Read More…]
