RBC I Junior high girls’ basketball teams in the county opened their seasons last Saturday, and it was a good showing. Especially for the eighth-grade teams.
Latest News
Slide Show: Rangely wrestling team
Click here to view photos of the Rangely wrestling team from a recent tournament.
Conservation districts will hold annual meetings Jan. 23 in Meeker
White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts will have their annual banquet Jan. 23 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., catered by Ma Famiglia.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 10, 1935 • Political cartoon: “Before the House, 74th Congress: Unemployment, Medical Aid, Old Age Pension, Soldier’s Bonus, Industry, Business.”
Second area moose release set by DOW
MEEKER I More moose are coming to the White River National Forest. For the second time in as many years, the Colorado Division of Wildlife will release moose in the White River Forest.
Loose Ends: Still moving forward
“Still standing — twice,” the mother of an almost-1 year old reported recently. The grandmother inquires regularly as to his latest accomplishments and is used to the mother reporting all sorts of changes that mark his passage from infancy to childhood.
Ten Meeker wrestlers compete at TOC
MEEKER I “You can tell when you go to a tough tournament, you see guys with black eyes and all beat up,” Meeker wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said of the appropriately named Tournament of Champions, which the Cowboys competed in last weekend in Vernal, Utah.
Rector: Political maverick loves local government
Peggy Rector never thought of herself as a trailblazer. But that’s what she was. “That really wasn’t even on my mind, to be honest with you,” she said. Rector was the first woman to serve as mayor of Rangely. She was also the first — and only woman, so far[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely Animal Shelter praised
I would like to publicly thank the ladies who work at the Rangely Animal Shelter. Last year they had close to 300 animals come through the shelter and they found homes for all the homeless.
Chamber Member of the Week announced
MEEKER I The Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Trappers Lake Lodge and Resort. To read a story about Trappers, visit www.meekerchamber.com.
Lady Panthers raise record to 6-3
RANGELY I Even if they didn’t play their best ball, it was a good week for the Lady Panthers.
Meeker girls defeat Rams
MEEKER I The second day back from Christmas vacation, the Meeker girls’ basketball team defeated the 3A Roaring Fork Rams at home before traveling to Walden for its first league game of the season, which the Lady Cowboys lost.
