MEEKER | The season ended with a loss in the semifinals of the district tournament Saturday last in Grand Valley, but the Meeker High School baseball team finished the season with more wins than losses and hopeful about its future. “We ended 14-7 and had our first winning season in[Read More…]
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Meeker Classic director receives tourism award
Meeker | As part of a statewide tour of eight Colorado communities, in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week, representatives from the Colorado Tourism Office visited Meeker via bus last Thursday as part of the second annual Discover Colorado Roadshow. Tourism is one of the largest economic generators in[Read More…]
Letter: Another tree removed
Dear Editor: A very old and beautiful conifer south of the Fairfield complex on Market Street was being cut down and removed last week. When I asked the tree cutter “why?” he said the tree was dying due to having a part of its roots being cut when they excavated[Read More…]
HopeWest volunteer information May 20
MEEKER | HopeWest is hosting an educational opportunity for individuals who are interested in learning more about the various ways to get involved with HopeWest and give back to the community. Explore HopeWest’s many volunteer opportunities including pet therapy, music, patient and family support, special events and more. HopeWest welcomes[Read More…]
Commissioners meet in Rangely
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met Monday morning for their monthly meeting in Rangely. In the short meeting they accepted a grant and agreed to support a lawsuit against the federal government. The commissioners signed a declaration of support for Garfield, Jackson and Moffat Counties to jointly file[Read More…]
Game carnival May 23 to support STEM
MEEKER | Barone Middle School’s seventh grade math department is hosting a game carnival Tuesday, May 23 from 4-5:30 p.m. There will be games and prizes for all ages, created and built by students. Tickets will be 25¢ each, 1-2 tickets per game. All proceeds will go towards the future[Read More…]
RDA considers recruiting call center
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency held its monthly meeting last Thursday where they welcomed a new board member and continued to discuss future areas of focus with Better City. Earlier in the week the Rangely Town Council voted to appoint Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director Konnie Billgren to[Read More…]
18 teams play 2-man scramble
MEEKER | All nine holes at the Meeker Golf Course were filled with players, as 18 teams were divided into three flights and all played 27 holes in the annual Two-man Scramble, held last Saturday. The next tournament for the men will be the Two-man best ball tournament on Father’s[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club ride May 20
MEEKER | Load up your ATV or side-by-side and come ride with the club this Saturday, May 20. You don’t have to be a member to join in the fun. A guided ride will wind through Piceance Creek, giving specular views of western part of Rio Blanco County, as well[Read More…]
Rangely’s TANK to receive new award May 18 from Denver Center for the Performing Arts
By Julie Noyes [email protected] RANGELY | At the 27th annual Dana Crawford and State Honor Awards Celebration held May 18 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the TANK Center for Sonic Arts will receive the inaugural preservation edge award in recognition of its preservation of a historic resource[Read More…]
Panthers sending at least five to state track meet in Denver today
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers track and field team had their last regular season meet on Saturday, May 13 at Cedaredge High School. The Panthers made a good showing with lots of new personal records and secured their position for state. As of right now the Panthers have five athletes[Read More…]
MHS tracksters prepare for state
MEEKER | The final track and field meet of the regular season was held at Grand Valley High School last Saturday and the Meeker Cowboys used it to prepare for the upcoming 2017 Colorado State Track and Field Championships, which start today in Denver. The Meeker girls’ team won the[Read More…]