RANGELY | The CNCC rodeo team returned to Rangely on Sunday from the IDSU Bengal Roundup in Pocatello, Idaho, and are celebrating a handful of new school records. The stars of the weekend were the lady Spartans, who brought home not one, but two of the four event championships, and[Read More…]
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MHS softball hosts Basalt Longhorns for Homecoming Friday at Paintbrush Park
MEEKER | Few schools on the western slope of Colorado have high school girls’ softball teams, so many miles are traveled to play league games. The lady Cowboys recently improved their record to 9-3 after doubleheader wins against Eagle Valley and Montezuma-Cortez. Meeker will host the Basalt Longhorns in a[Read More…]
RBC commissioners discuss broadband stall
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners Si Woodruff and Jeff Rector gathered for their monthly Rangely meeting on Monday followed by a broadband work session. The commissioners quickly approved a license agreement with T-Mobile for access to various county-owned towers, which will allow them to place antennas on those towers.[Read More…]
Defensive? You might be part of the problem {Editor’s Column}
By Niki Turner [email protected] “ Be honest. Look for areas where you can admit error and say so. Apologize for your mistakes. It will help disarm your opponents and reduce defensiveness.” ~ Dale Carnegie As soon as one party goes on the defensive, positive forward progress grinds to halt. Each[Read More…]
Wildfire closes Hwy. 40 near Maybell
High winds are contributing to a fast-growing wildfire in near Elk Springs west of Maybell. Hwy. 40 is closed and mandatory evacuations are in place for Deerlodge Park. A Type 3 fire team has been called in to fight the blaze, which is burning on BLM and private land.
Coal Creek School celebration Sept. 23
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Historical Society and MM-Eight Construction invites you to join them for an afternoon of celebration on Sept. 23 from 1-4 p.m. at Coal Creek School, 617 County Road 6. Enjoy a free barbecue lunch, music and memories with family, friends and people of all ages.[Read More…]
Public forum in Rangely today
RANGELY | You are invited to a public forum in Rangely to share your ideas and input to help determine and prioritize the next project and initiatives for economic and community development Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Rangely High School auditorium (234 S. Jones Ave.). Participate in[Read More…]
Meeker celebrates Homecoming week
MEEKER | This has been Homecoming week at Meeker High School, organized by the MHS Student Council. Prior to today activities have included a junior varsity football game vs. Coal Ridge High School and the annual Powder Puff (women’s) intramural football game pitting the senior and sophomore girls against the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 21, 2017
– Adult Open Gym pickleball Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the MES gym. For 18 and older. Volleyball Tuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. in the MES gym. Adult open gym basketball Wednesdays from 7:30-9 in the MES gym. Call 878-3403 for details. – The Meeker Library Book Club meets at 1[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 21, 2017
Ads for 9/21/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 8:00a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 14, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The British Tommy’s definition of a “Slacker” as given in the dictionary of the trenches is: “An insect who stays back in England and lets other men do the fighting.” – You can’t worry and be glad at the same time—so just[Read More…]
Call Review: September 4-10, 2017
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
