Hats off to Coach Jeff LeBleu and the wrestling team for their outstanding performance on the mat and off. From Friday at 5 p.m. until Saturday at 9 p.m. they were a top-notch program.
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Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for January 8-14, 2010 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department
Census questions to be mailed in March
RBC I Like everyone else, Rio Blanco County residents are being asked to stand up and be counted in the once-every-decade U.S. Census. “They kicked off the national campaign last week, so people will start seeing more about it,” said Becky Niemi, administrative assistant for the town of Meeker.
MHS student arrested for selling pot
MEEKER I An 18-year-old Meeker High School senior was arrested Jan. 12 and charged with selling marijuana to minors. Johnny Wix is scheduled to have his first court appearance Friday at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse.
Letter: Angels & Outlaws owner says thanks
Thank you to the town of Meeker and its great citizens. Since October 1990, when I first saw the town of Meeker and the surrounding area, myself and my family have been blessed with many great memories and friends. From day one, I felt like I belonged here.
Panthers win tourney for third year
RANGELY I Panther pride was alive and well last weekend. The Panthers won their own 17-team invitational wrestling tournament Saturday, and the night before, they won a triangular with Coal Ridge and Hayden.
PMC is chamber member of the week
MEEKER | The Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Pioneers Medical Center.
LeBlanc on Univ. of Wyoming honor roll
MEEKER | Joseph James LeBlanc of Meeker was one of 68 students from Colorado on the 2009 fall semester President’s Honor Roll at the University of Wyoming.
Meeker girls earn split
MEEKER I After a Northwest League loss to the Hayden Tigers on their home court last Friday, the Lady Cowboys basketball team traveled to Vail and defeated Vail Christian last Saturday.
Watson: Haiti faced crushing poverty before earthquake
J.D. “Doc” Watson has seen the extreme impoverishment of Haiti firsthand. And that was before the devastating earthquake on Jan. 12. “I see the pictures on the news … and having just been there, I can picture all of this,” said Watson, pastor of Grace Bible Church in Meeker.
Rangely officials continue to look at option of four-day school week
RANGELY I When it comes to the subject of a four-day school week, there’s more homework to do.
Waving Hands Review seeks submissions
RANGELY I Northwestern Colorado’s new literary and arts magazine, Waving Hands Review, is accepting submissions for its second issue.
