White River Agency, ColoradoJune 12, 1879. Sir: As the three wagons you have purchased by my request for Indians will I understand, soon be here, I ask your authority to retain them for agency use and give the Indians instead those we are using. First being 3 ½ inch, they are[Read More…]
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RBC Livestock Judging Teams attend last contest of season
RBC | This weekend both Livestock Judging Teams from Rio Blanco County attended the final regular season contest hosted by TRA Livestock Judging Team in Montrose, Colorado. There were 46 juniors making 12 junior teams and 43 seniors making 11 senior teams. The Western Rio Blanco County team consisted of Wayln[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Forest Health
Work to improve Buford-New Castle Road begins this week
RBC | A large maintenance and improvement project will begin next week on the Buford-New Castle Road (NFSR 245). The project is the result of a partnership between Garfield County and the White River National Forest. Travelers can expect delays up to two hours Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to[Read More…]
Congrats to the RHS Class of 2024
Panthers ready for state meet this week
RANGELY | Last Saturday, the Rangely track and field teams showcased their athletic prowess at the Cardinal Invitational in Parachute, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams capturing victories. The girls’ team demonstrated exceptional skill, topping the leaderboard with an impressive overall score of 127 points, outpacing Soroco, which secured[Read More…]
Chinn advances to state swim competition
Cowboys have successful last season meet
MEEKER | The 2024 season for Meeker High School Track closed out its regular season with the annual Cardinal Invitational at Grand Valley High School. Eight champions were crowned from the Cowboys, Taylor Garcia ran a 1 minute 3.32 second 400-meter run, the girls 4×100 meter relay ran a personal[Read More…]
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BMS track wraps season
MEEKER | Barone Middle School tracksters had an exceptional day in Craig this past weekend. “We have had an excellent season this year, and it was fun to wrap the season up by showing just what the middle school track team is capable of,” said head coach Marki Grant. “When[Read More…]
CPW implements public fish salvage at Lake Avery ahead of rehabilitation project
MEEKER | Effective immediately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces a public fish salvage at Lake Avery in preparation for the lake’s rehabilitation project set to begin this summer. The salvage, in effect until Nov. 24, 2024, is being implemented to mitigate imminent fish loss. During the salvage all bag limits[Read More…]
Cowboy baseball takes third consecutive league title
MEEKER |The Cowboys are league champions for a third year in a row. “Everyone played like it was for the title and I’m very proud of what they have accomplished,” commented head coach Donald Blazon. A 16-5 win over the Rangely Panthers in the team’s final regular season game sealed[Read More…]
