MEEKER I The final tournament of the year didn’t end the way Joe LeBlanc or his teammates wanted, but in wrestling it’s hard to keep a good wrestler down. LeBlanc and five of his University of Wyoming teammates competed in the NCAA 2012 Division I Wrestling Championships in St. Louis,[Read More…]
Features
A long history of hard-working people
MEEKER I Joe and Evalyn Carstens have grown up, worked, owned a business, and raised a family in this area. They come from a long history of hard-working people and carry on that tradition.
Brenton wins track & field national championship
RANGELY I After earning All-American honors three times on the Western State College Mountaineer track and field team, Rangely graduate Jason Brenton took three years off from competing in track but returned this year to win a NCAA Division II national title in the triple jump.
Local songwriter advances to Aspen festival
MEEKER I Matt Holliday is probably best-known in the Meeker area for his ability to emcee an event with a lively mix of humor, humility and live entertainment. He is also an accomplished songwriter.
For the sake of the call
RANGELY I “Always there, always ready” is the motto of the National Guard. Its members, exemplary men and woman devoted to serving and protecting our country, back their words with their actions.
Cowboys come oh, so close to the big show in Pueblo
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys were within three points of making their third trip in six years to the big dance in Pueblo this weekend, but the Lutheran Lions had other ideas.
Rangely’s Dynamo: Peggy Rector
RANGELY I A sign in Peggy Rector’s living room reads, “Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever.” This quote hangs on a wall in the house she was married in, built on a foundation that has stood the test of time. It seems there is symbolism in[Read More…]
A quiet hero
MEEKER I The definition of modesty is “reserve or propriety in speech, dress or conduct, or; the freedom from conceit or vanity.” Modesty, reticence and humility are common characteristics among World War II veterans. The sacrifice of those veterans was anything but modest and yet they speak of it as[Read More…]
First Annual “I Ride with James” Poker Run
Snowmobilers gathered at the Lost Creek trailhead last Sunday for the first annual “I Ride With James” benefit poker run.
A dynamic duo: Bud and June Striegel
RANGELY I There has been a great deal written about Bud Striegel and rightfully so. He has done so much for the community of Rangely that words are not enough to express the appreciation for his giving. His wife June has also served unselfishly through the years and has an[Read More…]
Cowboys push the 100 point mark
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys used a strong team effort to score a 95-28 victory against the visiting Debeque Dragons Friday night in Meeker.
Pooles around the world
RANGELY I What a remarkable journey it has been, from Florida to Rio Blanco County and all around the world, for Julius and Lomell Poole, long-time Rangely residents.
