MEEKER I The Barone Middle School wrestling team won the annual Craig Invitational dual tournament, after winning all five of their duals. Meeker started the day by defeating Rifle 43-33 in a closely contested dual. Key wins were picked up by Austin Purcell and team captain Jake Phelan.
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RBC Woolgrowers meeting tomorrow
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers will be having its annual meeting Friday, March 4 at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Trail meeting starts 9 a.m. with Woolgrowers at 10 a.m.
I thank thee for thy kindness, knight
Dear Editor and Town of Meeker: I want you to know “chivalry” is not dead! One of your fine young residents, one of your own, was my “knight in shining armor,” his steed a big white truck, his lance and sword a tire iron and jack! He went beyond the[Read More…]
Obituary: Randall Charles Cochran
Randall Charles Cochran Aug. 23, 1969 ~ Feb. 28, 2011 Randall Charles “Ran” Cochran, 41, of Wasilla, Alaska, passed away suddenly in Wasilla on Feb. 28, 2011. Ran was born in Ft. Morgan, Colo., on Aug. 23, 1969, to Ellwyn and Wilma Zimmerman Cochran. He grew up in Ft. Morgan[Read More…]
Meeker ladies place third in district tournament
MEEKER I After a breathtaking quarterfinal win against the Soroco Rams last Tuesday in Oak Creek, the Meeker lady hoopsters started the semifinal round of the district tournament in Hayden against the No. 1 seeded Paonia Eagles.
Cochran dies in Alaska
RBC I Ran Cochran, 41, died Feb. 28, 2011, in Wasilla, Alaska. The official cause of death has not been released, pending results of an autopsy. Cochran and his former wife owned and operated Cochran Memorial Chapels in Meeker and Rangely for 12 years.
Letter: Fond memories of an earlier time
Dear Editor: I started playing trumpet for dances in 1935 at the IOOF Hall in Meeker, corner of 4th and Main. There was no TV in those days, so dances were quite popular. The band personnel at that time was Vic Parr, Damon Adams, Al Wear, Charles Tagert, George Oglesby[Read More…]
Gas prices on the rise
MEEKER I We’re used to grumbling about the price of gas in Meeker, where the cost of a gallon of gas is generally anywhere from 5 cents to 25 cents a gallon higher than fuel in neighboring communities.
Obituary: James Oscar Sizemore
James Oscar Sizemore Nov. 25, 1991 ~ Feb. 20, 2011 James Oscar Sizemore, 19, passed away Feb. 20, 2011, while snowmobiling near Sand Peak, east of Meeker, Colo.
Cowboys win two at district tourney
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys by virtue of the District 5 tournament games, 64-53 victory over West Grand, 48-64 loss to Hayden, 52-46 victory over Rangely, will be headed to the Region 7 Regional games at Standley Lake High School in Westminster where they are set as the No. 3[Read More…]
MACC hosts workshop
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet March 4 at 6 p.m., for a potluck dinner/open house introductory session in the Mountain Valley Bank community room and host a workshop March 5.
RBC Sheriff’s Office reverse 911 scam
RBC | A phone scam is circulating in Rio Blanco County. The caller claims your relatives have been in an accident and need you to wire or send money to them. Please call the Sheriff’s Department at (970) 878-9620 if you receive one of these calls. Please do not call[Read More…]
