Everyone is invited to the Meeker Homecoming parade at 2 p.m. Friday, following a barbecue on the courthouse lawn to benefit the MHS athletic department starting at 11:30 a.m. Meeker will host the Paonia Eagles in volleyball and football Friday night.
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Veteran’s Memorial…
White River Electric Association was the first to donate to the Veterans Memorial fund earlier this year and the donation was made in honor of its general manager Dick Welle (left), a United States Navy veteran.
Rock Crawling Competition free to all participants
RANGELY I Now in its sixth year, the Rangely Rock Crawling Park competition and trail ride stands apart from other events like it. The difference is the amount of cash it costs to participate, which adds up to exactly nothing.
Panthers receive new scoreboard
RANGELY I A new scoreboard was installed and dedicated last week at the 2012 homecoming game against the Nucla Mustangs. The Panthers lit up the new scoreboard, scoring 61 points, while only allowing the Mustangs 6.
Students receive scholarships
RBC I Colorado Northwestern Community College is one of only six community colleges and four universities in Colorado and Wyoming that will receive scholarship assistance from the National Western Scholarship Trust.
Lime Kiln region offered challenges
MEEKER I Many pioneer families made their start in the beautiful, yet harsh, Lime Kiln region south of Meeker. One family, the Kirkpatricks, endured some of the toughest times in the area.
2012 Rangely High School Homecoming Royalty
(Left to right) Rangely High School homecoming senior attendants Quincey Thacker and Chris Staley; Brittany Babineaux and Colton Coombs; Myriah Moreno and Gabe Garcia who were crowned queen and king. Grand marshalls were Kurt and Vicki Douglas; crown bearers were Angie Fortunato and Clay Allred. Junior attendants were Tessa Slagle[Read More…]
RDH counts down to opening
RANGELY I In less than two months, the new Rangely District Hospital building will open its doors to state inspectors, equipment movers and staff in preparation for welcoming the public on Dec. 17.
Rangely MOMs group
The Rangely MOMs group kicked off the school year with its first meeting on Sept. 6. More than 20 women attended the meeting, participating in icebreakers and games to get back into the swing of the year.
Mexican House makes its debut in Rangely
RANGELY I These days, restaurant owners Alberto Vieyra and Arturo Rodriguez have more on their plates than just food.
26th Meeker Sheepdog Trials is in the books for 2012
SEPTEMBERFEST: New additions added magic and sparks to annual event
RANGELY I To attend Septemberfest’s craft fair and park events Monday afternoon was to get a sense of scope. Canopied vendor tables arched across the grassy sweep of Elks Park.
