More than 60 swimmers from Rio Blanco County competed in the first swim meet ever held in the two-year-old aquatics center in Meeker last week.
Rangely
Conservancy district adopts new rates
The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District board in Rangely made changes to boating and camping rules official in a recent public meeting.
Barrel racing in Rangely May 14
There will be lots of barrel racing on Saturday, May 14, in Rangely at the Rio Blanco County Outdoor Arena. This doubleheader is a sponsored race of the National Barrel Horse Association Colorado District 10 (NBHACO-10).
Dear Editor: Don’t be a bystander
Dear Editor: You’re out, and you think you saw something. You’re not sure; maybe it was nothing. So, you simply keep walking. The next day you hear the news. Someone needed your help, but you didn’t know what to do. April was Sexual Abuse Awareness Month; it was also your[Read More…]
Health fair
Rangely Junior/Senior High School held its annual RJSHS Health Fair last week, involving several local organizations. Senior Eric Black and sophomore Myriah Moreno pose in some pretty hot outfits, provided by the local fire district. Photos by Cody Brunton
RHS Panthers end baseball season for Cowboys
The Meeker baseball team played its final home game on the road last week. Because of the weather, Meeker’s baseball diamond was never dry enough to play on this season, so the Cowboys had to play their scheduled home games against Paonia in Rifle and their final home game against[Read More…]
Rangely Animal Shelter receives grant
The Rangely Animal Shelter now has help in protecting dogs against canine influenza virus (CIV), a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog, especially those in close proximity.
Moon Lake approves $1 million refund
It looks as though the “cooperative difference” is alive and well at Moon Lake Electric. One of the important differences between cooperatives and investor-owned utilities is ownership in the company.
One family’s hard work benefits the whole town
Rangely has witnessed the ups and downs of the energy industry over the years. Since 1947, through these highs and lows, the Humes have done their part to maintain small-town business and offer services in and around their community.
Letter: Rocha a blessing
We would like to thank Christina Mendoza Rocha for taking awesome care of our cousin Johnny Dominguez this past year.
Swimming for eggs
In addition to Easter egg hunts sponsored by the Meeker Lions Club and the Rangely Elks Lodge, more than 50 kids also hunted for Easter eggs underwater at the WRBM Recreation and Parks District recreation center last Saturday. Photo by Eric Hejl
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n Arbor Day was observed in Meeker in a truly public, spirited way. Our citizens, both ladies and gentlemen, turned out in force. Ninety-two trees were planted in two lines east and west parallel and 15 feet apart each way across the park[Read More…]
