MEEKER — “There was a different caliber of wrestler than we’ve seen so far and many of our younger kids have never been to a tournament with more than four mats,” Meeker High School Coach Joe Gutierrez said of the competition at the Tournament of Champions (TOC), in which his[Read More…]
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Lady Panthers begin league play with 62-36 over Soroco
RANGELY — Although it was their first game back after the holiday break, the RHS Lady Panthers basketball team showed no signs of rust on the road against the Soroco Rams. The fast start by the Panthers was fueled by a combination aggressive defense in the backcourt and strong post[Read More…]
Rangely’s Holcomb runner-up at TOC
RANGELY — The Panthers wrestling team started the second half of the season in the Tournament of Champions in Vernal last Friday and Saturday. Five Rangely wrestlers brought home medals, with Christian Holcomb leading the way with a second place. Devon Rose placed fifth, Ryan Petty placed sixth, Ryan Cramer[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys open year with pair of wins at home
MEEKER — The Lady Cowboy varsity basketball team opened 2009 with two home court victories last week. Meeker defeated Plateau Valley 64-54 last Thursday and evened the score with North Park with a 61-47 win last Friday. “I was really glad we beat North Park, they beat us earlier in[Read More…]
Making some new friends on Facebook
I’ve been making some new friends. Facebook friends. I’m a newcomer to this cyber networking thing. But I decided to give it a try.
Musser birth
MEEKER — Orion Grant Musser was born Jan. 8 to Erin and Jason Musser of Maybell, Colo.
RBC Days Gone By: January 15 Edition
Letters to the Editor: January 15
Shell Oil moving ahead with plans for oil shale production
RBC — It was a big news week for Shell Oil. First, it was announced Jan. 7 that Shell had filed for water rights on the Yampa River. The water would be used for the company’s future oil shale operations.
Colorado horse is being tested for equine disease
RBC — One Colorado mare has been identified as having been in contact with a stallion infected with contagious equine metritis (CEM). A hold order has been placed on the premises until tests results have returned.
Second St. residents question study
MEEKER — “We all came here to talk about how that area is already overburdened. I’m amazed that this board is considering further development up there,” said David Scherbarth, representing his fellow Second Street residents, during the first Meeker board of trustees meeting for 2009.
Forbes graduated from N. Colorado
HAMILTON — Melissa Forbes of Hamilton was among 800 students graduated from the University of Northern Colorado during the fall ceremony.
