MEEKER I The Cowboy runners headed south and west this past Friday to participate in the Grand Junction Cross Country Invitation ran at the Canyon View Park.
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RHS battles Vernal, Eagle
RANGELY I The Panthers’ cross country team competed in two meets this past weekend with races in Vernal, Utah, as well as Eagle, Colo. On Wednesday, William Scoggins, Mitchell Webber and Chris Hogan made the one hour drive to Vernal to run a late afternoon race where they were the[Read More…]
Lime Kiln region offered challenges
MEEKER I Many pioneer families made their start in the beautiful, yet harsh, Lime Kiln region south of Meeker. One family, the Kirkpatricks, endured some of the toughest times in the area.
Obituary: Dianne Ficken
Dianne Lauretta Ficken, 72, was born on May 25, 1940, and went home to be with her Lord on Sept. 18, 2012.
Lady Cowboys battle it out away from home
MEEKER I The weekend was certainly a test for Meeker’s volleyball team, having three matches in two days, all on the road.
Panthers trample over Mustangs at homecoming game
RANGELY I It is a new year with new things for the Rangely High School football team. A new game, new league, new home uniforms, a new scoreboard and the Panthers lit it up with 61 points in their 61-6 homecoming win over the Nucla Mustangs last Friday on Yeager[Read More…]
Home of: Paul Watson
MEEKER | Celebrating his 24th birthday Saturday is our “home of” honoree Paul Watson of Meeker. Paul is a Meeker native. He was born at Pioneers Hospital Sept. 22, 1988. Paul was delivered by doctors Randy LeBlanc and Dave Eskelson. Paul is single.
News Briefs: Sept. 20, 2012
National POW/MIA Day is Friday RBC | National POW/MIA Recognition Day observances are held nationwide the third Friday of every September in military installations, ships at sea, state capitals, schools, VA facilities and VFW Posts.
2012 Rangely High School Homecoming Royalty
(Left to right) Rangely High School homecoming senior attendants Quincey Thacker and Chris Staley; Brittany Babineaux and Colton Coombs; Myriah Moreno and Gabe Garcia who were crowned queen and king. Grand marshalls were Kurt and Vicki Douglas; crown bearers were Angie Fortunato and Clay Allred. Junior attendants were Tessa Slagle[Read More…]
Obituary: Wanda Walker
Wanda Walker was born June 22, 1925, in Rock Springs, Wyo., to James C. and Barbara Ramsay and passed away Sept. 13, 2012.
Sheriff lifts fire ban for county
RBC I Rio Blanco County sheriff Si Woodruff lifted the Stage II fire ban in the county Friday, Sept. 14 but high fire danger still exists.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Buckle up
A parent of a young driver told me she thinks young drivers should see images of the damage caused in a car accident in order for them to understand the possible consequences of not buckling one’s seatbelt when in a vehicle. I agree, as vivid images motivate me to buckle[Read More…]
