Katye Allred CNCC Rangely Campus CNCC Vice-President’s $2,000 Co-Salutatorian Nancy Anne Beard $1,000 National Honor Society Book $400 Troy Allred CNCC Rangely Campus CNCC Vice-President’s $2,000 Co-Salutatorian Rangely District Hospital $1,000 RHS Alumni $250 Breanne Baker Utah State University (18 College Credits) Braylee Cassavaugh Colorado Mesa University Phi Theta Kappa[Read More…]
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Women’s fly fishing, shooting clinic June 10
RBC | Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing and how to handle and shoot a shotgun safely are invited to a women-only “Cast ‘n’ Blast” clinic in Kremmling, Saturday, June 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed for novices 18 and older, no experience or equipment[Read More…]
Colorado State High School Track Championships 2017
Meeker FD gets grant for expansion
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (Meeker Fire and Rescue) has achieved another milestone toward the expansion and renovation of its headquarters at 236 Seventh St. in Meeker. Following the purchase of the former Rocky Mountain Bowstrings building on the corner of Seventh and Main streets in 2012,[Read More…]
Western Slope woman in Extreme Huntress competition
RBC | Once again, a Western Slope woman is vying for the role of Extreme Huntress, a competition dedicated to the preservation of our nation’s outdoor heritage and creating positive role models for women who want to participate in hunting. This is the contest’s eighth year. Erin Clark, who lives[Read More…]
Memorial Day tradition in Meeker
MEEKER | Members of the Meeker V.F.W., Ladies’ Auxiliary and American Legion will meet Monday at Circle Park at 9 a.m. to throw a wreath into the river commemorating the soldiers who have died in active military service. Following the wreath ceremony, a Memorial Day service will be held at[Read More…]
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps opportunity for students
MEEKER | It was also reported at last week’s school board meeting that high school teacher Michelle Selle is urging students to consider short-term summer job opportunities with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. A group of seven biology students is already working with RMYC in establishing a competition for student[Read More…]
Area campgrounds opening just in time for Memorial Day weekend
RBC | Despite snow and rain across much of the White River National Forest for the month of May, the summer season is fast approaching. Most campgrounds across the Forest officially opened May 19 with a few exceptions such as the higher elevation campgrounds and campgrounds in Summit County experiencing[Read More…]
Former teacher speaks at Rangely High School graduation
RANGELY | On Sunday the Rangely High School gym filled with square caps, green and white gowns, the smiling faces of graduates and the joyful tears of parents. Each year the senior class is allowed to pick the speaker they hope to be inspired by. This year the twenty five[Read More…]
Summer rodeo series coming to Meeker
MEEKER | Weekly rodeo is returning to Meeker for the summer. “Regas (Halandras) talked to me a couple years ago about bringing rodeo to Meeker,” said Tyler Farris of Silt. Farris, 25, owns and operates Farris Bucking Bulls, providing professional quality stock for rodeos nationwide. “I’ve been thinking about it,[Read More…]
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation announces 2017 scholarship winners
MEEKER | “We are excited to award $4,500 in healthcare scholarships this year,” said Healthcare Foundation Executive Director, Margie Joy. Five outstanding students and healthcare professionals received this year’s scholarships, awarded to Kinzy Burke (nursing), Meghan Gerloff (nursing), Alexis Gutierrez (nursing), Maggie Phelan (occupational therapy) and Brittany Smith (occupational therapy).[Read More…]
Meeker School District Meeting June 1
MEEKER | Meeker School District informational community meeting to learn about Meeker School District facility deficiencies and discuss the vision for possible remedies at Meeker High School Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m. All community members invited.