RANGELY I The Rangely Panther football team held a scrimmage on Yeager Field last week, in preparation for their first game of the season at home against Dove Creek.
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Voting under way now for Meeker Classic’s poster
MEEKER | Mary Frances Coryell, the art committee chair for the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, said the 50 art contest entries by 38 artists from across North American are now hanging at Wendll’s and awaiting the public’s vote.
Encana Oil and Gas gives Rangely schools $10,500 grant
For the second year in a row, Encana Oil & Gas, Inc. has awarded the Rangely School District with a $10,500 grant dedicated to helping enhance the innovation and creativity in Rangely classrooms.
Rifle shooting range closed for repairs
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife started making major improvements to the shooting range at the West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area beginning Monday, and the range has been closed due to the work.
Cowboys kick off season Friday in GJ
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboy football team has a new and familiar coach, and will open its season Friday in Grand Junction, then host the annual Kickoff Classic golf tournament Saturday at Meeker Golf Course.
County puts administrator hunt on hold
RBC I The plan by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners to hire a full-time county administrator has officially be put on hold for now, board Chairman Shawn Bolton said.
OHV Show and Shine…
Roughly 100 off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders took part in last weekend’s Colorado OHV Coalition’s (COHVCO)’s second annual White River OHV Rendezvous in Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: “Home Of…” suggestion
Dear Editor: I have a suggestion, and maybe it is one you have already received.
From My Window… Be aware of school children; more fun coming
Rangely schools are open and Meeker schools will have their first day in class on Sept. 3, so it is certainly time to put out the words of caution that parents love and children hate — “Watch out for children walking and biking on the sidewalks and streets because school[Read More…]
Plein Air Art comes to a close Saturday
Approximately 15 artists from Rio Blanco County, other parts of Northwest Colorado and the Front Range will be in and out of the Meeker area the next three days for the completion of the Plein Air Meeker 2013 Art Competition and Exhibit.
County has four plans for justice center using old school
Four plans were suggested for the new Rio Blanco County Justice Center on the old Meeker Elementary School site during an Aug. 13 workshop held by the county commissioners.
Meekerpalooza festival to highlight music, arts
The inaugural Meekerpalooza Arts & Music Festival will kick off Friday with a series of arts-related events and a concert, continuing Saturday with more arts, food and a day and evening filled with live music.
