MEEKER — The Meeker Cowboys opened the basketball season in style Friday night with a convincing 63-41 victory over the Olathe Pirates in Olathe.
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Cowboy wrestlers sixth at Hotchkiss
MEEKER — “It was our first outing and our younger kids got their eyes opened to what high school wrestling is all about,” Meeker High School wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said.
New NC Telecom owner known Friday
RBC — A three-year wait is almost over. NC Telecom — a high-speed Internet and digital wireless provider in northwest Colorado — and all of its assets, will be sold to the highest bidder during a bankruptcy auction at 10 a.m. Friday.
Precipitation below average
Precipitation below average MEEKER — Precipitation at the plant center in November measured only 0.90 inch and includes 8.0 inches of snow.
Highway project curbed
MEEKER — In a sign of the times, the town’s curb and gutter project on Highway 13 is on hold, due to uncertainty about the economy. At a special meeting Nov. 24, members of the town board opted to delay the road project.
Police Blotter: December 11
Activity for Nov. 28-Dec. 4
October incidents increase a dramatic 30.4 percent over ’07
RBC — The combined incidents during October 2008 for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and the Meeker Police Department rose dramatically, with a 30.4 percent increase, compared to October 2007.
CNCC works with FNBR to offer business banking degree
RANGELY — A new two-year business and banking degree program is available now at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). Students interested in the banking field can earn an associate’s degree through the program, which will be offered at all five CNCC locations in western Colorado, as well as online.
New board member Gerloff has a 30-year commitment
MEEKER — Just because he is the newest member of the Meeker Town Board doesn’t mean he is a newcomer. Rod Gerloff, who was sworn in Wednesday night, has been around since the late 1970s, when his family moved here from Texas during the oil shale boom.
Having to buy yet another sympathy card
My best friend back in Kansas called me during the day last week, which he hardly ever does. Usually, when we talk on the phone, it’s at night, since we’re both working during the day. So when I noticed he was calling, I wondered what it might be. Usually, when[Read More…]
Meeker Recreation Center News: December 11
n Please check the December–March activity brochure, call, click or come-in for details on these and other events, programs and policy changes; 878-3403; 101 Ute Rd.; www.meekerrec-district.com.
Meyerhoffer birth
RANGELY — Zachary Blaine Meyerhoffer was born Oct. 26, 2008, at 11:34 p.m. to Ray and Dar Meyerhoffer of Ogden, Utah.
