As we come upon the 127th anniversary of the famous Oct. 13, 1896, Meeker Bank Robbery [attempt], I would like to take a different slant on the event. With exception of our Ute conflicts, sheep wars, and the various Roosevelts, Meeker and Rio Blanco County did not get much ink[Read More…]
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MHS Give Back Day a success
Meeker | On Friday, Oct. 13 Meeker High School put on their second annual Give Back Day. More than 80 students showed up to aid elderly and disabled members of the community. Student Council organized the event. Volunteers arrived at Meeker High School at 8:30 a.m. to receive their team[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No. 19
Department of the Interior Office of. Indian Affairs, January 24, 1879 Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of the 6th instant, inclosing an estimate of funds required for the service in the White River Agency during the first quarter, 1879. In part compliance with said estimate I have[Read More…]
Rangely’s live-action group raises funds for backpack program
By Jasmine DeFreitas RANGELY | Amtgard, a worldwide organization dedicated to medieval and fantasy combat sports and recreation, has seen its members band together to combat a more modern and real-world issue: hunger. The Rangely and Grand Junction Larpers, known as Yggdrasil’s Oasis and Phoenix Rise respectively, recently joined forces[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center receives $600K Coal Transition grant
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Governor Polis, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) have partnered to fund pivotal economic development projects in Meeker and Yampa, Colorado. These Coal Transition Community grants are intended[Read More…]
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Moon Lake Electric Association and Deserado Mine Blue Mountain Energy on behalf of Deseret Power Electric Cooperative took part in Cooperative Service Day. Three community service projects were completed around Rangely Oct. 10, Cooperative Service Day which was a partnership between Moon Lake Electric Association and Utah’s Rural Electric Cooperative[Read More…]
Town of Rangely opposes HH
RANGELY | Highlights from the Oct. 10, 2023, Town of Rangely board meeting include new business items: n Discussion and action to approve the Draft 2024 Budget as presented. Motion was made by Trey Robie and second by Ron Granger. The action was passed. n Discussion and action to approve[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Gunnison in stunning upset
MEEKER | In a stunning upset, the Cowboys fell to Gunnison 30-6. “I keep thinking back on the game and wishing we could have a redo,” commented head coach Andy Coryell. “If we needed to learn lessons or have a wakeup call it is better to have it now then[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys eye playoffs after wins
MEEKER | The Cowboys had another week with just one match, hosting North Park on Friday afternoon. Meeker got it done in three sets winning 25-6, 25-20 and 25-12. “We have been talking about increasing our points per set,” commented head coach Greg Cravens. “Against North Park we were able[Read More…]
MHS XC heads to regionals Friday
MEEKER | It was a busy week for the Meeker cross country team, competing twice in four days. Tuesday found the full squad at the Rifle Creek Golf Course. The girls ran first, with Haylee Steele finishing in 48th place at a time of 27:55. The boys’ race had Aidan[Read More…]
BMS b-ball plays three games
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball team had three games over the weekend. The A team played Soroco and got it done, pulling out a convincing win. The B team had two games, the first against the Rangely B team and the second against the Soroco[Read More…]
Softball heading to State
MEEKER | The No. 18 Meeker Cowboy softball team headed to Strasburg for regionals. They took on No. 15 Brush for a chance to qualify for the state tournament at Aurora Sports Complex Oct. 20 and 21. The Cowboys came out swinging and tacked on four runs in the first[Read More…]
