RBC | In Rio Blanco County the flow of the White River runs not just through our lands, but through our lives. It impacts almost every local industry and for many it holds the promise of future growth. Caring for the future of the river is a vital task which[Read More…]
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Gubernatorial candidate Johnston visits Meeker again
MEEKER | Former state senator Mike Johnston, 42, a declared Democratic candidate for governor in 2018, visited Meeker again Tuesday, meeting with a few folks at the Elk Mountain Inn café. Johnston’s next stop was to be an agricultural, farm and ranch forum in Craig. Folks attending in Meeker wanted[Read More…]
Rangely Jr. High volleyball teams prep for districts
RANGELY | This weekend Rangely Junior High volleyball teams traveled to Debeque in the rain early on Saturday. We only took two teams: the Black team and Green team. The Black team played very well against the Debeque Dragons. This gave coaches a chance to sub some of the sixth[Read More…]
Community education classes at CNCC
MEEKER | Register now for upcoming fall classes starting soon! Social Media Marketing is a must for local businesses and entrepreneurs needing to expand their business operations using social media marketing platforms, four sessions beginning Oct. 9. Restaurant and food service employers are encouraged to attend the Food Safety Works[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs trounce Rifle Bears, play at home Saturday
MEEKER | The younger Mustangs (third and fourth grades) took to a soggy field at Starbuck Stadium against a tough Rifle team Saturday. Both teams started tentatively with cold hands and fumbles aplenty. After half time the boys warmed up, held onto the ball, and quickly built a comfortable margin[Read More…]
Meeker softball team wins league championship, host regional tourney
MEEKER | With a win at home against Cedaredge and two wins on the road in Gunnison, the Meeker High School girls’ softball team clinched the 3A District 5 championship and will host two other teams for a regional tournament Oct. 13. The Meeker girls, who are currently 15-3 and[Read More…]
MHS cross country runs at back-to-back meets
MEEKER | The Cowboys were busy this past weekend, with back-to-back cross country meets Friday and Saturday. The fun started on Friday at Sweitzer Lake State Park in Delta. Briar Meszaros finished 23rd out of the 58 runners in the girls’ race, in 23:25. In the boys’ race, Matthew Beck[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: There are no easy answers
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” – The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution I wasn’t planning on going here so soon after sharing my thoughts on the[Read More…]
Cowboys win first league game against Hotchkiss Bulldogs 36-7
MEEKER | It was the first league game of the season and the Cowboy football team won it by defeating the Hotchkiss Bulldogs 36-7 last Friday at home. The Cowboys are currently 5-0 and will play another league game in Parachute this Saturday against the always-competitive Grand Valley Cardinals. “Our[Read More…]
RHS football loses Homecoming game to Rams, play Hayden Friday
RANGELY | The varsity Panther football team lost its Homecoming game to the visiting Rams from South Routt County (Soroco) last Friday on Yeager Field and this Friday they will play the Tigers from Hayden, which is also in Routt County. The Tigers scored first but the Panthers answered with[Read More…]
MHS football seeks pledges for teacher
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys football team is asking for pledges for each touchdown the varsity team makes in the month of October for Touchdowns for Kris, a fundraiser for Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Sponsors may make a one-time donation or[Read More…]
Free concert at the Tank Oct. 7
RANGELY | Come to the TANK Center for Sonic Arts at 233 CR 46 in Rangely on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8-10 p.m. for a free concert with The Yes &, music by Anne Lanzilotti (viola, voice) and Gahlord Dewald (modular synth) as they celebrate the release of their debut[Read More…]
