RANGELY | Authorities identified the 32-year-old male who drowned in Kenney Reservoir last week as Francis Manu from Lakewood, Colo. Manu was recovered from Kenney Reservoir near Rangely late Wednesday evening, after an incident early in the day involving swimming with friends.. At approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, a[Read More…]
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CORRECTION: FAMILY FUN SHOOT IS SUNDAY, JULY 2
The Jon Wangnild Family Fun Shoot at the Meeker Shooting Range is this Sunday, July 2, NOT Wednesday, July 5, as reported in the article in the Range Call section. We regret the error.
Rifle teen killed in fall on Flat Tops
RBC | A Rifle teen was killed June 25 when he fell from a cliff near Meadow Lake and Cow Lake on the Flat Tops near the Garfield and Rio Blanco County Line. The call came in around 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25. The youth, identified by the Garfield County[Read More…]
Elks Park Rib Cook-Off July 1
RANGELY | Contest is Saturday, July 1, at Elks Park. You may begin cooking no earlier than 8 a.m. and judging will be at 3 p.m. If you need more information on cooking time please notify Camilla, Kirstin or Bethany at 675-8211. Competitors are responsible for supplying their own cooking[Read More…]
First annual pie contest July 1
RANGELY | All entries must be baked at home from scratch, including the crust. We suggest that pies be baked in disposable containers. Containers will not be returned. Pies should be delivered to the Elks Park Playground Pavilion on Saturday, July 1 between the hours of 12 p.m. to 2:45[Read More…]
Register for OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | Register now for the 2017 Wagon Wheel OHV Rendezvous, July 13-15. Early registration discount ends June 30. Visit www.wagonwheeltrails.org for info and registration.
Community revitalization workshop July 27
RBC | In a brief meeting Monday at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse, the board of county commissioners approved a letter from the BOCC and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts to the Bureau of Land Management regarding the management of wild horses. They also approved a permission[Read More…]
OHV club meeting July 5
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club will meet Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner at Sixth and Market streets. Plan to attend and renew your membership for 2017. All OHV riders are invited to attend and we hope you will become a member to support motorized[Read More…]
Parade float entries due June 30
MEEKER | The annual parade during Range Call, hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, will be held in downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. It will begin on Seventh and Main streets and will conclude at Fourth and Main streets. Anyone can enter the parade—whether you[Read More…]
Pageant rehearsals June 28-30
MEEKER | Pageant Rehearsals. June 29 at 7 p.m. and June 30 at 8 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. All are welcome to come and help put on this yearly production. We will need lots of people and it is a fun way to get involved with local[Read More…]
Get a DUI and kiss 170 hours of free time goodbye
RBC | Colorado drivers convicted of a first-time DUI can, on average, expect to spend a minimum of 170 hours dealing with the consequences. That’s the equivalent of more than a month of full-time employment. Following the new cost calculation of a DUI, now an average of $13,530, for the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 29, 2017
– Modified Meeker Recreation Center hours. The rec center and pool will close at 4 p.m. on July 3 and be closed all day on July 4. Join us downtown for all our July 4 events. For more information visit meekerrecdistrict.com or call 878-3403. – Hunter Education class in Meeker[Read More…]
