RANGELY I Ryan and Camilla Kennedy thought a fire extinguisher would put out the blaze started when a small gas fire grew beyond their control in their backyard last week.
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Community picnic…
Moon Lake Electric Association fed approximately 200 Rangely residents at an appreciation picnic at Elks Park on Thursday.
All-state basketball…
Meeker High School graduates Taylor Neilson and Jeremy Musgrave where chosen by coaches to play basketball in the 2014 Colorado High School Coaches Association all-state games, which includes contests in basketball, softball, football, cross-country, softball, volleyball, spirit and wrestling.
Plein Air art nears finish line
MEEKER I Artists taking part in Plein Air Meeker 2014 have been visible along Rio Blanco County roads and forests within 50 miles of Meeker as the painters have focused on outdoor art available thanks to Mother Nature.
Demolition derby…
A variety of events were held Friday night as part of the demolition derby at the county fairgrounds in Meeker. In addition to the two-car demolition derby (five cars from Wyoming failed to show up) there were foot races and various competitions for four-wheelers, side-by-sides and large OHVs. Above, this[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Meeker High School walk-a-thon fundraiser
Dear Editor: I would like to ask current Meeker High School athletes, Barone Middle School athletes and the community to support the Walk-a-Thon, which will take place Saturday, July 5 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Meeker High School track.
Obituary: Judith Clarke
Judith Ellen Gaslin Clarke was born May 4, 1949, in Jordan, Mont., to Donald Gaslin and Helen Gaslin Groblebe. She spent her childhood in Billings, Mont.
No work on Hwy 64
RBC I There should be no road work the rest of this week on Highway 64 between Rangely and Meeker, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Season-end tournament…
The Rangely 10-11 baseball team finished third in the season ending Northwest Colorado Baseball League, played last week on their home fields.
Save Our Track Walk-A-Thon July 5
MEEKER I “You don’t have to walk for four hours in the hot July sun,” Debbie Cook, organizer of the Save Our Track Walk-a-thon, said.
Historical society offers Saturday tour of Milk Creek Battle site
MEEKER I After White River Indian Agent Nathan Meeker plowed up the Ute’s racetrack and tensions escalated, Meeker called for military assistance from the nearest fort, and Major Thomas T. Thornburgh and his 150 troops were dispatched from Fort Fred Steele in Wyoming. They rode south and crossed Milk Creek[Read More…]
Meeker Sportsman’s Club holds public shooting event
MEEKER I For the past three years, the Meeker Sportsman’s Club has hosted an instructional event at the Meeker shooting range during the Range Call Celebration. It is for all ages and skill levels. This year the shoot has a new name.
