RBC | The annual Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers’ banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment and dinner catered by Ma Famiglia beginning at 7 p.m. A benefit auction for Rodney Dunham’s medical expenses will[Read More…]
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Meeker and county boards hold workshop
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners and the Meeker Board of Trustees met last week for a workshop updating both boards on the progress Better City has made on their proposed projects, and to discuss some other items including the possibility of a sales tax increase, revamping the town, county[Read More…]
CNCC receives airplane, prepares drone classes
RANGELY | The Colorado Northwestern Community College aviation program began 2017 with some exciting developments. With the additions of a newly donated airplane and decision to develop a drone program, CNCC aviation students are sure to enjoy new opportunities in the coming semesters. CNCC, which has been developing a strong[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Rush to judgment
The squirrels are back. We had to replace the battery in my car this week and discovered another stash of almond shells. My husband took his truck in for an oil change and there were almond shells in his truck’s engine compartment. Apparently while we’re sleeping the squirrels who inhabit[Read More…]
Cowboy wrestlers split with Bulldogs
MEEKER | The Cowboy wrestling team lost to the 3A Moffat County Bulldogs at home but beat the 4A Bulldogs from Palisade on the road last week and they will wrestle in Cedaredge Friday before hosting the Meeker Duals this Saturday in the final competition before the state-qualifying regional tournament[Read More…]
Panthers wrestle at Ignacio
RANGELY | Only two Panthers wrestled in Ignacio but both of them won at least one match and they will compete in one more tournament this weekend before the state-qualifying regional tournament the following week. “Ignacio was a good tournament,” Rangely head coach Travis Witherell said. “They ran a dual[Read More…]
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Weekend of extremes for RHS boys
RANGELY | “It was a weekend of extremes.” claimed Rangely head coach Kyle Boydstun. Vail Mountain hosted the Rangely squad on Friday, Jan. 27. Vail’s size definitely affected the Panthers—Vail’s starting lineup is 6-foot-9 inches, 6-foot-5-inches, 6-foot-3-inches, 6-foot-1-inch and 5-foot-11-inches. Vail employed an extended 2-3 zone to slow down the[Read More…]
White River Rumble snowmobile race Feb. 4
MEEKER | The second annual White River Rumble will be held this Saturday, starting at the east end of Lake Avery and span over 70 miles through the White River Forest. Participants on snowbikes will kick off the day around 9:15 a.m., followed by the 70 mile racers, then Team[Read More…]
Cowboys now 7-0 in league play; host Rattlers tonight
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys’ basketball team defeated the Vail Mountain Gore Rangers last Saturday and remain undefeated in seven Western Slope League games with two more scheduled to be played this weekend, including one at home Saturday. The Cowboys will host the Little Snake River Rattlers tonight[Read More…]
Community Calendar: February 2, 2017
– Free monthly movie. Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Meeker Rec Center. Featured film: “He Named Me Malala.” – Sweetheart Pool Parties: Itty Bitty (children 6 and under with parent/guardian) from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 10. $5 per adult; $1 per child. K-5th from 11:30-1:30 p.m.. $3 per child.[Read More…]
Classifieds: February 2, 2017
.Ads for 2/2/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE February 2017 NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 2/2 Bus in town/Grand Junction 2/3 Bus in town 2/4 No bus 2/5 AM bus 2/6[Read More…]
