MEEKER | “We’re bringing a different flavor, sourcing everything from South Louisiana, and you know, we just want Meeker to taste what we grew up with on a regular basis,” said Don Lima, owner of Meeker’s latest eatery, Caroline’s Louisiana Kitchen. The new establishment brings fresh tastes from fresh ingredients,[Read More…]
Features
RBC 4-H archers make top 15 in state
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H shooting sports archery team traveled to Pueblo this last weekend to compete against the top archers in the state. The junior compound limited team consisted of Eli Bennet, Auri Murray, Dawn Arnold, Jemma Bair, Taylor Kirkpatrick, and Heath Bennet, they came home as[Read More…]
RBC Fair Results 2023
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series 2023 wraps up
MEEKER | The last of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series was held last Thursday. Winners from Thursday and series end-of-year winners are below. Thursday, Aug. 17 #12 Team Roping – Cody Edinger/Brett Watson #8 Team Roping – Brett Watson/Ivan Carillo Dally Ribbon Roping – Cody Edinger/Sherry Dexter Open Breakaway –[Read More…]
Volunteers Wanted!
RANGELY | Many of the opportunities that Rangely citizens enjoy are supported by dedicated volunteers. Without them, many resources and opportunities would fail or be unrealized. Most organizations in Rangely are operated by a board of directors. These people are volunteers who believe in the organization with a passion and[Read More…]
Lucero four-peats Fair grand champ
RANGELY | Rangely local and recent Rangely High School graduate Corbin Lucero wrapped up more than a decade participating in 4-H with a fourth consecutive Grand Champion win at the Rio Blanco County Fair. He won two Grand Champion awards for market steer, and senior showman. He explained, for those[Read More…]
Solar project, broadband expansion approved
RBC | The board of county commissioners met this week to discuss the following public business. WHITE RIVER SOLAR PROJECT The White River Solar Project can now move forward following unanimous approval by the board of county commissioners Tuesday, wrapping up a long series of public hearings in which Rio[Read More…]
Aspen to alpine …
Nearly a dozen custom-built Porsches (and their drivers) rolled into Meeker for lunch at the Meeker Sweet Shop Tuesday on a tour from Aspen, Colorado, to Alpine, Wyoming. The Porsche 911s, all from the 1970s and ‘80s, have all been completely customized to handle rugged, off-road terrain by professional race[Read More…]
Guest Column: Grand Army of the Republic, Part 2
Read Part 1 I have two ancestors who fought in the Civil War. One on each side. This is not unusual. There were many families torn apart with this issue. It was a matter of personal conscience. One side claimed victory but both sides lost in my opinion. A whole[Read More…]
Birth: Kyleigh Dawn Peters
Kyleigh Dawn Peters, daughter of Chance and Kelsey Peters of Rangely, Colorado, was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, at 11:51 p.m. on July 7, 2023. She was 6 lbs., 6.7 oz. and 18 inches long. She is the great-granddaughter of Dave and Jean Jordan, Deborah and[Read More…]
Birth: Elara Rune Turner
Joshua Turner and Artesia Cyrus, formerly of Meeker, are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Elara Rune Turner, at 2:56 p.m. on June 28, 2023, at Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Elara weighed 5 lbs. 8.2 oz. and was 18 inches long at birth.
Coyote Run Tack & Consignment officially open for business
RANGELY | Chloe Grogg officially opened her shop, Coyote Run Tack & Consignment on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Coyote Run Tack is located at 313 W. Main St. and is open on Saturday and Sunday from 2-6 pm. The Rangely Chamber of Commerce celebrated her business venture with a tour of[Read More…]
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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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