On Saturday, July 4, 2020, ERBM Recreation and Parks District hosted its annual Stars-N-Stripes 3-on-3 basketball tournament. This year 11 teams competed. The winners for each age division that competed are listed below: 3rd & 4th grade boys division 1st Place – Thunder (Brig Williams, Gael Rodriguez, Lawson Anderson) 5th[Read More…]
Sports
Red, White & RODEO
The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continues each Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Range Call Rodeo results July 2: Ranch broncs — Sheridan Harvey Number 8 team roping — Ryan Vroman and Lenny Klinglesmith Mixed team roping — Raelynn Toon and TJ Toon Number 11 team[Read More…]
LeBleu signs with CNCC
The Rangely High School baseball team is proud to announce that Dylan LeBleu will continue to play baseball at the next level. He announced his decision to play baseball at Colorado Northwestern Community College. LeBleu will be trading the green and black to don the red and black of the[Read More…]
Good, old-fashioned adrenaline …
The Meeker Summer Rodeo series is in full swing. This free weekly rodeo is every Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. Last week’s winners are: Open breakway — Ellie Anderson Ladies breakaway — Kyra Cordon Jr. barrels — Cylee Dunsmore Bull riding — Keenan Hays Mixed pair roping — Wendy McKee/Brett[Read More…]
Rockies Skills Challenge …
On Thursday, June 11 the ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the Rockies Skills Challenge for 6- to 13-year-old youth. It was perfect baseball weather with a turnout of nine kids with parents in attendance. The participants were scored on their ability to hit the ball in total distance, throw[Read More…]
Wilkie signs with Chadron
Rangely’s Hannah Wilkie has signed with Chadron State College in Nebraska and will be running cross country, indoor and outdoor track for the Eagles. Wilkie is a two-time state champion and defending state champion in the 800-meter run. She is also a two-time runner-up in the 800- and 1,600-meter runs.[Read More…]
Summer rodeo series kicks off
The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off last Thursday with a great crowd and a large lineup of participants. The 2020 season is a free Thursday rodeo all summer through August. Organizer Regas Halandras, is ”hoping to see an uninterrupted summer of rodeo with people in the stands,” and reminds[Read More…]
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ for resuming high school athletics and activities
According to a press release from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), after June 1 decisions about athletics and summer activities will be made at the local school district level until camps, clinics and fall sports practice begin. The change will allow for in-person condition sessions between coaches and[Read More…]
Paddleboard safely this season
RBC I As temperatures rise and Coloradans head to the state’s rivers and reservoirs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) remind recreationists to be safe on — and off — the water. Paddleboarders living close to recreational waters must be especially careful when heading out. The spring run-off has started and[Read More…]
The family that fishes together …
The Whites practiced social distancing while enjoying family fishing time at Lake Avery in lieu of having a birthday party with friends. The fish were biting hard and no one left disappointed. It is the spawning season for rainbow trout and they are ready to strike. Tiffany Jehorek Photos
Virtual Awards …
(Photo is from a game early in the season.) On Tuesday, April 14, the Rangely High School girls basketball team held a virtual awards banquet. The coaches recognized all junior varsity and varsity athletes, and they presented awards to the following athletes: All Conference Awards — Honorable Mention, Mary Scoggins;[Read More…]
CHSAA makes decision to cancel spring sports, activities through June 1
RBC | Rio Blanco County schools had already determined they would remain closed and use distance learning to finish out the school year, but Gov. Polis made that official for all Colorado schools this week. Following that announcement, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) made its decision to cancel[Read More…]
