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Rangely pee wee wrestling reg. Feb. 22
RANGELY | Registration and weigh-in for the Rangely Wrestling Club will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the commons area at Rangely High School.
Loose Ends: Weather chatter continues
We live in “far-below” country — the area that historically has below zero temperatures all winter long. If you live upriver (East of Meeker) towards the Flattops, temperatures qualify for far-far-below. Newcomers considering settling in the White River valley often ask the question every employer or rental agent dreads, “How[Read More…]
Get help applying for college aid
College Goal Sunday to help families finance college RBC I Students and parents will be offered free professional help as they take an important first step to getting college financial aid on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 15 locations across Colorado, including Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Tea Party meeting tonight
MEEKER | The Meeker Tea Party will be meeting at Kilowatt Korner Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Former congressional candidate Bob O’Connell will speak and Jeff Madison is tentatively scheduled to answer questions regarding the Rio Blanco County master plan.
Goettel named sole superintendent finalist
MEEKER | After thorough review of three applications for the superintendent of the Meeker Schools by the board of education Tuesday, board president Mary Strang announced interim superintendent Susie Goettel as the sole finalist for the position. A contract will be offered in March.
Youth going UnderGrounD
MEEKER I Ask anyone over the age of 10 what there is for young people to do in Meeker and you’re likely to get a blank stare. With the exception of high school sports or going to the pool, there are few youth-friendly evening activities in rural communities.
Letter: Overdue thank you
This note of thanks is long overdue. I am so fortunate to live in Meeker where the city keeps the snow removed at once and the big litter clean-up after the 4th of July celebration. Thank you city workers and city administration for everything you do. Doris Walters Meeker
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Chambers continue annual traditions
For years, the Meeker and Rangely chambers of commerce have hosted annual events to gather, recognize, socialize, network, feed and entertain their members and the tradition continues in Meeker tonight and in Rangely Saturday.
Meeker holds 4-H council
MEEKER I The Meeker 4-H Council was held Feb. 1 at the Extension Office. President Taylor Neilson called the meeting to order. Stephen Walsh led the pledges. Attendees introduced themselves and described their projects.
Panthers defeat Vail Mountain
RANGELY I “Thanks to the snow, we only got to play one game last weekend,” Rangely boys’ basketball coach Eric Hejl said. The Rangely Panthers were to host North Park last Saturday but because of weather and road conditions the Wildcats from Walden did not make the trip. The snow[Read More…]
Lady Panthers host make up game Thursday
RANGELY I A league game against the North Park Lady Wildcats was cancelled last week because of the weather, will be made up tonight in Rangely. The Lady Panthers will also play the Plateau Valley Lady Cowboys in Collbran this Saturday.
