Bryce Purkey of Meeker worked his heart out at the 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction on Saturday evening as part of the closing event of the Rio Blanco County Fair.
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Bee display…
With a terrific display that offered visitors a roll-up of fresh clover honey, Meeker’s Jason Dunham captured first place and grand champion for his display at the Rio Blanco County Fair, which wrapped up on Saturday evening. The exhibit demonstrated the importance of bees to pollination as well as the[Read More…]
Obituary: Stephen Edward Arthur
Stephen Edward Arthur (Steve/Ornery) was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Fairplay, Colo., to Loren and Mary Arthur. He passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2013, at his home in Rangely with his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy, at his side. He was 83.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Meeker Fire Department
Dear Editor: Recently, lightning struck about 20 yards across the fence in our neighbor’s property towards the top of the hill where we have a small cabin. Many of our neighbors saw the strike and the subsequent burst of flame as the field began to burn, and they called 911.
RBC high school golf starts today
RBC I The 2013-14 school year has not started yet, but high school golfers in Rio Blanco County started practice Monday and play in their first tournament today in Battlement Mesa. Practice for football, volleyball and cross county officially starts Monday.
19 couples play in Cedar Ridges Golf Course tourney
RANGELY I Nineteen pairs entered the annual Couples Golf Tournament at Cedar Ridges Golf Course, and local golfers fared well in the two flights of the two-day event.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Color Run help
Dear Editor: On July 6, New Eden Pregnancy Care Services in Rangely hosted its inaugural (hopefully!) 5K Color Run. There were 73 participants of all ages, joyfully dressed in white, eagerly awaiting their being doused in paint.
Coed softball…
The first round of the 2013 ERBM Coed Softball League tournament started Wednesday and the semifinals are scheduled to be played Monday, Aug. 12 at Paintbrush Park starting at 6:15 p.m. Former champion Ace Trucking defeated the defending champions Rangely True Value Hardware in league play and will be the[Read More…]
Zinnias in bloom…
Zinnias are in full bloom in Rio Blanco County right now, along with other cultivated flowers like blanket flowers, daisies and coneflowers.
Practice for Fall sports starts Monday
Practice for Rio Blanco County football players officially starts Monday. In Meeker, players are required to bring their physicals when they show up for practice at 8 a.m. After a two-year absence, Shane Phelan will be the head coach for the Cowboys again.
History of downtown Meeker significant
MEEKER I Meeker and Rio Blanco County may be one of the ”best kept secrets in Northwest Colorado” as a truly historic venue of the Old West.
Letter to the Editor: Keep energy, recreation balance
Dear Editor: Hunting and fishing in northwest Colorado is a tradition that goes back generations to pioneering trappers and fur-bearers. Mule deer and sage grouse were once much more abundant than they are now and were hunted in greater numbers.
