Willetta M. Shults passed away Oct. 1, 2013, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo. Willetta was born on June 13, 1922, in Meeker, Colo., to William and Myrtle Margaret (Peltier) Sykes.
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X-country…
Several Rio Blanco County cross country runners from Rangely and Meeker are pictured at the start of a recent race in Rifle. The varsity teams will compete in the state-qualifying regional meet Saturday in Delta at Confluence Park, with the boys’ race starting at 12:30 p.m. and the girls race[Read More…]
Obituary: M. LaPriel Carstens
M. LaPriel Carstens passed away Sept. 25, 2013, in Grand Junction, Colo., at the age of 82. Her family was at her side.
Rangely Hospital warns of scam
RANGELY I Rangely residents are warned to avoid a local telephone scam. Town residents are receiving phone calls from an 866-218-7985 phone number. The automated call states they are from Rangely District Hospital and ask you to verify your name, date of birth, etc.
Panthers secure playoff berth with 41-26 grid win
RANGELY I The Rangely Panther football team secured it second state playoff berth in the second year of playing eight-man football with a 41-26 victory in Oak Creek against the Soroco Rams on Friday.
Meeker to finish regular v-ball season on the road
MEEKER I The Meeker High School volleyball team showed great teamwork and perseverance coming back from an emotional loss to Paonia for homecoming on Friday night to beat a scrappy South Routt County (Soroco) team on Saturday.
Regional PPK…
Six kids from Meeker participated in the Regional Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Grand Junction on Sunday including Tanner Ridgeway, Hayden Shults, Bella Gianinetti, Connor Blunt, Marin Shults and Ellie Haussig.
Letter to the Editor: Pumpkins, Eats ‘n’ Treats Oct. 31
Dear Editor: ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting its annual event, Pumpkins, Eats ‘n’ Treats, on Oct. 31, and local businesses are requested to help make the event a big success.
VNA on hand to discuss Health Marketplace
MEEKER | Do you have any questions regarding the new health insurance marketplace?
Cancer survivor celebration party Oct. 24
RANGELY | There will be a party with cake and ice cream, and a gift for all cancer survivors, in Rangely and Dinosaur on Oct. 24.
Just what causes leaves to turn color?
RBC I What causes leaf color to change from green to yellow or red in the fall?
MHS Homecoming 2013
The senior class float carried out the theme of “Las Vegas Style” for the homecoming parade on Friday afternoon down Main Street. Running the roulette wheel, from left to right, were Taylor Neilson, John Mac Sheridan and Mariah Jensen while Deena Norell walked alongside.
