MEEKER I Christina Sacha, the Colorado director for the Miss Teen World pageant system is announcing that the search is on for the new Miss Teen Meeker-World. Once selected, the community representative will then advance on to compete in the Miss Teen Colorado-World Pageant to be held April 30 at[Read More…]
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Lady Panthers whip Plateau Valley Cowboys
RANGELY I “I thought for our first game since Dec. 17, we played well,” Panther girls’ head coach Jimmie Mergelman said of her team’s 51-29 win over Plateau Valley at home last Friday.
Business of the week announced
MEEKER | Meeker Chamber of Commerce business of the week is the Meeker Hotel and Cafe. To read its story, please visit www.meekerchamber.com.
Elks Park to undergo remodel
RANGELY I This spring the Western Rio Blanco Recreation Center is planning on remodeling the Elks Park in Rangely. A bond passed in 2008 put into place the remodeling of the Recreation Center, as well as a new playground at Elks Park and improvements at the Columbine Golf Course.
Town council off to smooth start
RBC I Rangely Town Council got off to a smooth new year with their Tuesday evening meeting. During the public input time, Wes Noris asked that the cul-de-sac he lives in be plowed. After discussion regarding whether the land was public or private, and the difficulties in getting large trucks[Read More…]
RBC middle school girls open season on road
RBC I The Barone Middle School eighth-grade girls’ basketball team traveled to Craig with new head coach Kris Casey, where the A-team won, making two free throws with one second left.
Rangely Boy Scouts meet Jan. 20
RANGELY | Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Pack 150 is having an organizational meeting. Please join us in starting a new pack for all first- through fifth-graders. Parent committee meeting Thursday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m., at the Rangely First Baptist Church. Call Cindy or Rich Garner at 970-675-2610[Read More…]
MHS wrestles well for hometown crowd
RBC I The Cowboy wrestling team opened the 2011 season in front of a hometown crowd and although they did not win the dual against Coal Ridge the Cowboys did win five of eight matches wrestled. Meeker and the Rangely Panthers traveled to the Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah[Read More…]
Letter: Appreciate your school board
January 2011 is school board appreciation month. The month of January has been proclaimed as School Board Appreciation Month to highlight the contributions of the dedicated men and women who take the time to care about our local schools.
MHS wins one, loses one to open
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys boys’ basketball team opened the 2011 season with a loss and a win over the past weekend. Meeker traveled to Hayden on Friday but ended on the short side of the score with a 60-50 loss. However, the Cowboys evened their league record at 1-1[Read More…]
Meeker Tea Party meeting Jan. 20
MEEKER | There will be a Tea Party meeting on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner. This will be the first meeting of the new year and we would like to hear input as to what our goals should be heading into the 2012 election cycle. We would[Read More…]
Kurt Douglas, a man of many talents
RANGELY I With winter sports well underway, who knows more about the operations and work involved than long-time teacher, coach and athletic director Kurt Douglas. He taught for 32 years, coached for 27 and served as the athletic director for approximately eight years.
