MEEKER — Public Works Superintendent Russell Overton told Meeker’s Board of Trustees that the public restrooms at City Park have been closed after fires were intentionally set in both restrooms Jan. 25.
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State of Colorado considers closing of prison in Rifle
MEEKER — With the state facing a $604 million budget shortfall and looking for ways to save money, the Rifle Correctional Facility could be shut down and the property sold.
Lady Panthers hammer Debeque, fall to Meeker
RANGELY — The first quarter score tells you about all you need to know about the game between the RHS Lady Panthers and the Debeque Dragons last Friday.
Meeker wrestlers head to regional tournament
MEEKER — Parents and other wrestling fans were part of a large crowd at the Cowboys’ final regular season dual meet last Friday against Coal Ridge.
Meeker aims for first
MEEKER — After a Northwest League loss to Hayden and a league win against Rangely, the Lady Cowboy basketball team could finish the regular season in a three-way tie for first place, with a win in Paonia this Friday.
Panther wrestlers swamp Coal Ridge
RANGELY — The Rangely Panther wrestlers finished the regular season by defeating Coal Ridge 70-12, not many matches were wrestled due to injuries on Coal Ridge.
Panthers split with Debeque, Meeker
RANGELY — In what has been an up and down season for the RHS boys basketball team, the games this past weekend were reflective of their season as a whole.
Cowboys alone atop WSL
MEEKER — By virtue of two resounding victories this past weekend over league foes, the Meeker Cowboys sit alone atop the 2A Western Slope League with a perfect 6-0 league and 17-1 overall records.
Ambassadors coming to Meeker High
MEEKER — The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Meeker for a game at Meeker High School on March 4 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.
Powwow planning
Plans taking shape for second annual Smoking River Pow Wow Sept. 25-26 MEEKER — Organizers of the Smoking River Pow Wow met last week to, uh, powwow about this year’s event, scheduled for the last weekend in September.
County Democrats will meet Sunday at Kilowatt Korner
RBC — Rio Blanco County’s Democratic Party will hold its biennial organizational meeting from
Obituaries: Juanita (Nita) S. Bourdette
Juanita (Nita) S. Bourdette Feb. 24, 1943~Jan. 29, 2009


