Dear Editor: I have a response to a letter writer in the opinion column a Bob Dorsett, M.D., wrote, All the accusations that Dr. Dorsett made against the president are either false or have been answered or vetted. Apparently Dr. Dorsett is watching a news channel such as MSN (sic)[Read More…]
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Obituary: Norma Dale Hood (Dennisson)
Norma Dale Hood (Dennisson) Dec. 16, 1939~March 5, 2017 Norma Dale Hood (Dennisson), born Dec. 16, 1939, in Santa Fe, N.M., passed peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017, with her family at her side at St. Anthony’s Central Hospital, in Lakewood, Colo. Married at age 19 to Jerry Aundos Hood,[Read More…]
Introduction of wolves among topics discussed during RBC Woolgrowers meeting in Meeker
RBC | Members of the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers Association heard from representatives from various entities Friday at their annual meeting. President Butch Theos encouraged those in attendance to “get involved” in the political and governmental processes. “There’s a lot of things going on that could affect our business,” Theos[Read More…]
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St. Pat’s Day Festival to support MS
MEEKER | The first annual Saint Pat’s Day Festival in Meeker is set for March 17. Schedule: Enjoy dining specials at local restaurants all evening. Kids’ activities at the Hugus Building from 6:30-8 p.m. Dance with drinks and dessert at the Hugus Building, 8-11 p.m. After party at Chippers, 10[Read More…]
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Weekly Call Review: March 9, 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…]
Lady Panthers finish season with 17 wins
RANGELY | The lady Panthers came from behind in the second half to beat the Sanford Indians and advance to the Sweet 16 of 2A, where they lost to the Ignacio Bobcats in the Western Slope Regional championship game. Rangely finished the season with a record of 17-7. “I am[Read More…]
Cowboys end season at regionals
MEEKER | The Meeker boys’ basketball season came to an end last Friday in Gunnison at the Western Slope Regional tournament after losing 53-56 to the Norwood Mavericks. The Cowboys finished the regular season as the Northwest League’s second seed, with a 15-8 record, a regional playoff berth and they[Read More…]
The Salon celebrating 10 years
RANGELY | In Rangely’s boom and bust cycle, longevity is something not all businesses are able to boast about, but thankfully for Lyndsey Wiley, owner of Rangely’s The Salon, no matter the price of oil and gas, hair continues to grow. Wiley moved to Rangely with her family in high[Read More…]
ERBM Youth Basketball
The fifth and sixth grade Meeker Youth Basketball teams completed their season this weekend by participating in the Colorado River Valley Tournament. All three of Meeker’s teams played well, with Meeker Gold and Meeker Black tying for third in the tournament, which featured teams from Rifle, New Castle, DeBeque, Silt[Read More…]
RMS Panthers wrestle in Kremmling
RANGELY | The Rangely Middle School wrestling team hosted the Meeker Cowboys last Thursday in a dual and then wrestled in Kremmling Saturday. The young Panthers will wrestle in Oak Creek Saturday. “Meeker pretty much took it to us,” Rangely coach Jeff LeBleu said. “I think our younger wrestlers are[Read More…]
