RBC I “It was by far the closest cup we’ve had to date,” Robby Elam, captain for the Rangely team said. The “cup” Elam spoke of is the Rio Blanco County Cup, a traveling trophy which is displayed in the clubhouse of the winning team of a match-play formatted tournament[Read More…]
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From My Window… County election works impress; holiday fun in Meeker, Rangely
Spent last Tuesday night on special duty, acting as an Associated Press writer to cover the Rio Blanco County elections for the state media, and a heck of a night it was. I’ve done it before and it isn’t really any fun, but it is always interesting to see the[Read More…]
Fire brings help, s’mores, large number of Rangely firefighters
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.
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.
