MEEKER | Saturday’s sunshine did not carry over to Sunday’s event, but frosty flakes didn’t dim enthusiasm in the slightest at Skijor Meeker. Riders and racers of all ages took to the course at the RBC Fairgrounds for the final competition. We’ll post results when they are published. Skijor Meeker[Read More…]
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Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month with CNCC
RBC I February is National Children’s Dental Health month. In celebration, the CNCC Dental Hygiene program coordinates with Rangely and Meeker School District students every spring to have regular cleanings, x-rays, oral hygiene instruction, sealants and fluoride for free. Health histories were sent home in January, so please fill them[Read More…]
Thrills, spills and chills at day one of Skijor Meeker
MEEKER | The first annual Skijor Meeker competition is officially underway, with day one in the books and day two set to begin tomorrow, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. at the RBC Fairgrounds. Entry is $5 cash per person (12 and under free). Professional circuit riders and skiers as well[Read More…]
Daddy/Daughter Dance at WRBM
The Rangely Rec Center hosted its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance last Thursday. Twenty fathers and daughters attended.
Commissioners to interview Fair Board applicants
RBC I During work sessions in Rangely, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners heard from IT Director Dylon Merrell about the purchase of new antivirus software.
Lady Cowboys cinch league title, host quarter finals Tuesday
MEEKER I Friday the lady Cowboys sealed the league title with a 70-61 win over the Hotchkiss Bulldogs. This was the second league game in a very busy week. “There was no easy game this weekend,” commented head coach Jamie Rogers. “The girls had to work hard each and every[Read More…]
Cowboys nab second place in league
MEEKER I After a slow start to the season, the Cowboys sealed second place in the league last weekend after their win at Hotchkiss. “We played some big games this weekend,” commented head coach Klark Kindler. “We played well every game, just ran out of gas at Little Snake after[Read More…]
Meeker sending eight to state
MEEKER I Eight Meeker Cowboy wrestlers are state bound for the 2020 Colorado High School Wrestling Tournament. Fourteen boys entered the regional tournament and 10 placed; as a team the Cowboys ended in fourth place, Paonia and Hotchkiss squeaked ahead in the last couple matches.
Several Panthers punch tickets to Denver
RANGELY I Last weekend the Panthers wrestled in the regional tournament where it is either the last matches for the season, or where wrestlers continue on to the state tournament in Denver.
Candidate forums …
These four Rio Blanco County residents — Kai Turner, Ty Gates, Scott Nielson and Mona Avey — are campaigning to become the next commissioner for Precinct 3 in November, replacing current commissioner Si Woodruff. They participated in a forum Monday in Rangely along with current board chair Jeff Rector, who[Read More…]
Galapagos Goals…
The arrival of a helicopter on Main Street in Meeker last Saturday had some folks wondering what was going on, but the 160 or so attendees of the fundraiser for the Meeker International Ecology Program’s Galapagos trip knew what was up. Classic Air Medical donated a 20-minute helicopter ride for[Read More…]
Crab Crackin’
Tickets sold out early for this year’s ‘50s-themed Crab Crack, put on by the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce. ROXIE FROMANG PHOTOS
