RANGELY I The Panther golf team participated at Deer Creek Golf Course in Cedaredge. Scoring was rough on the back nine and Rangely lost Chris Staley to a golf injury. Scoring was led by Kasey Denny, who shot a 94, Caleb Templeton shot a 103 and Andrew Morton a 124,[Read More…]
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Meeker girls split at volleyball tourney
MEEKER I The Lady Cowboys’ volleyball team opened the season last week with tournament play and won as many matches as they lost. “It was a great start to our season,” Atwood said. The host team of the Glenwood Springs tournament beat in two games (25-21 and 25-5) in the[Read More…]
Get the message …
Bud Striegel of Rangely, owner of W.C. Striegel Inc., had this sign erected on Highway 139, about 25 miles south of Rangely. Striegel is contracted by a company to repair a natural gas pipeline passing under the roadway.
The County Cubicle: Property taxes … minding the mills
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.”
Loose Ends: Dogs, ducks, determination
The woman had border collies long before the local sheepdog trials. She couldn’t find enough for them to do on the ranch. While they had plenty of room outside to run, they had no work to do. So her dogs usually resorted to filling their hours by getting into trouble.[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
It’s time once again for the Meeker Classic! The dog vs. sheep action will be well under way by the time you’re reading this, but make sure you get out to Ute Park.
Rangely cross country results:
William Scoggins, 10th, 18:17 Justin Prosser, 64th, 21:27 Blake Wanstedt, 73rd, 21:59 Devin Williams, 78th, 23:14 Tanner Nielsen, 79th, 23:19
REMAINS …
Sgt. Roy Kinney, investigator for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, found this skull in the evidence room in January. “As near as we could tell, previous evidence custodians had tried to backtrack and find out how it got there. We believe it may have been plowed up in a[Read More…]
Ruth King honored by Rangely Library
RANGELY I Ruth King had a surprise homecoming this week. King was honored with a dedication reception Tuesday at the Rangely Regional Library, which was planned without her knowledge.
Letter: There’s a better use for taxpayers’ money
Please tell us the Town of Meeker is not using taxpayers’ money pursuing legal action for a sign on a moving vehicle. The signs on trucks, trailers and other moving stock are a common sight on your streets. The trucks have been parked at many different places as well. While[Read More…]
Opinion: There’s no reason to punish myself for past mistakes
Sometimes, this job sucks. And so does life sometimes. In case you haven’t already guessed, I’ve gone through a rough patch lately, for reasons professional and personal. Mistakes are hard to live with, whether in life or on the job.
Taking Aim: Jeff and Kristen Eskelson are new owners of Rocky Mountain Bowstrings
Jeff and Kristen Eskelson are new owners of Rocky Mountain Bowstrings in Meeker. The deal became official Aug. 27. Bill and Erma Rucker started the business in 1986. “The archery shop is one of — if not the best — stocked archery shops in Colorado,” Jeff said.
