Dear Editor: (And the Meeker Community.) I was absolutely thrilled when I walked over the hill to see more than 600 track athletes competing on the newly refurbished track.
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Guest Column: Joyce Rankin
RBC I It’s spring and with it comes the time for testing. For many this is a dreaded time of year, but for all a time to take sample online practice tests and put on the thinking cap. I remember when I was in school and nervous about taking tests,[Read More…]
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Success of youth turkey hunt attributed to great partnerships
MEEKER I Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s long-running efforts to help novice youths experience the joys of hunting in Western Colorado continued successfully this year. That’s because CPW District Wildlife Manager Bailey Franklin of Meeker, along with his fellow officers and several volunteers, once again took time from busy schedules to[Read More…]
Rangely Jr./Sr. high band concert May 9
RANGELY | The date of Rangely High School’s spring concert has been moved to Tuesday, May 9, at 7 p.m. We are still looking for community members who would like to play with us. The two pieces we will perform together are “Into the Clouds” and “Kool-Aid.” If you are[Read More…]
Guest Column: Bob Dorsett, MD on the Nature of Science
RBC I This weekend thousands of scientists will gather in the nation’s capital to raise a voice for science. Here’s part of the message.
Stan Hilkey to be keynote speaker at MHS Honor Society induction
MEEKER I Maggie Phelan, Meeker High School National Honor Society president, has announced that Meeker native Stan Hilkey, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, will be the keynote speaker at their annual induction ceremony Monday.
Chevron failure to pay tax threatens to delay permits
RBC I The county commissioners met for their regular meeting in Rangely this week where they approved pipeline work by Chevron despite concerns over unpaid taxes and discussed apprehensions about the algae levels in the river and metals in the snow.
New ambulance for Rangely hospital
RANGELY I Rangely District Hospital is proud to announce the arrival of MS1, a state of the art Advanced Life Support Ambulance. MS1 is larger and more advanced than any other ambulance in Rangely’s history.
Panthers attend Demon Invitational in Glenwood
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers headed to the Demon Invite in Glenwood Springs this past weekend with more than 800 other athletes. It is one of the biggest meets the Panthers will see until the state meet.
Cowboys win two league baseball games; 2-1 record
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys increased their league record to 2-1 after winning two league games in Cortez last weekend. They are currently 8-3 overall. The Cowboys played a non-league doubleheader against the Panthers in Rangely Tuesday and will host the undefeated, number one ranked Paonia Eagles Saturday at Paintbrush[Read More…]
Free oral cancer screenings available at health fair
MEEKER I “Everyone should be screened for oral cancer,” according to dental hygienist and owner of White River Dental Hygiene Kari Brennan. Brennan will once again be providing free oral cancer screenings during the 9Health Fair at Meeker Elementary School.