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Hoops …
Meeker’s Cole Rogers finished second in 8-9 year old division of the state competition of the Elks National “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest, making 19 of 25 free throws last weekend in Salida.
Solar car challenge race …
Rangely Middle School seventh grade science students held a competition where they designed and built solar cars.
Letter to the Editor: Cottage Law
Dear Editor: I would like to bring attention to a Colorado bill that is currently going through the process of becoming law, that is House Bill 1027. This bill was started by my sister. A few years a go her husband was laid off. They have two kids and my[Read More…]
Award …
The first Chevron Natural Resources Scholarship was recently awarded to Taylor Poos-Benson (right) of Morrison, Colo. Jeff Roedell (left) from the local Chevron office was on hand to congratulate Taylor and to present his award certificate.
Lady Panthers finish 4th
RANGELY I After losses to Meeker and Hayden in the district tournament, the lady Panther basketball team will advance as the fourth seed in the Region 4 tournament this weekend in Denver and will play Lutheran at Metro State College at 6 p.m. Friday.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n One of the most enjoyable social affairs of the winter was the “Pumpkin Rollers” dance, given last evening by Charley Bloomfield and his fellow dry farmer of Oakridge park. n The Gem theatre picture shows are good; Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Breeder receives national recognition
MEEKER I Strang Black Angus, Meeker, Colo., has been recognized nationally by the American Angus Association® for having two registered Angus cows included in the association’s 2012 Pathfinder® Report.
Letter to the Editor: Amick family expresses thanks
Dear Editor: The family of Sarah Elizabeth Kathryn Delaney Amick wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all of the family and friends of Elizabeth who so kindly attended the Rosary service and Mass of the Christian Burial conducted Feb. 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Home of: Jerry and Kim Stewart
DINOSAUR | This week’s “home of” honorees are Jerry and Kim Stewart of Dinosaur.
Ladies earn 2nd at districts
MEEKER I Meeker defeated the Rangely Panthers Friday, Jan. 23 to move into the championship game in the district tournament held in Kremmling. Saturday the Lady Cowboys lost to Paonia, ranked number one in the state for 2A girls’ basketball.
Wrestlers open in Craig
MEEKER I “It was a successful first outing,” Barone Middle School wrestling coach Lee Overton said of the five duals the young Cowboys wrestled in Craig last Saturday. “We’re growing in numbers and starting to have more success.”
