MEEKER | BMS traveled to Craig on Feb. 2. The 7B team lost 9-16. Payton Arnold had one point, Lauryn Shults and Julie Kracht each had four points. The 7A team lost 17-28 after Craig got a run in the fourth quarter. Kracht scored six, Norah Loar and Avarie[Read More…]
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Youth archery team competes in Vegas
MEEKER | The local Meeker S3DA archery team traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, last week to compete in the national archery tournament. Along with the rest of their Grand Junction team Meeker’s archers represented the state well on the national level. The young adult division (ages 15-18) took third place.[Read More…]
Obituary: Scott Tyrell Hutchins
Scott Tyrell Hutchins Feb. 13, 1985 ~ Jan. 28, 2023 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Tyrell Hutchins on Jan. 28, 2023. Born Feb. 13, 1985 in Meeker, Colorado, to John and Diane Hutchins, Scott was just 37. Scott’s dry wit, thirst for knowledge[Read More…]
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Guest Column: Overcoming political extremism, parts 1 and 2
PART 1: We must engage As 2023 gets into gear, we’re plagued by political extremism that prevents progress on many issues, so we need to recognize that extremism has become an essential problem. And we need to take actions to reduce or defeat it. Extremism’s success lies in its ability[Read More…]
Guest Column: Valentine
Valentine’s Day didn’t start out as a one-day archery season sponsored by the CPW. They probably didn’t write any state regulations concerning use of pink OHVs driven by fat little cherubs shooting arrows. Of course, cherubs have stubby wings, so they might not need the OHV rental with pink camo[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column: The small self
Awesome! Totally awesome! Jeff Spicoli, Fast Times at Ridgemont High In the early 1980s everything and anything good was deemed “awesome!” A product of my generation, I still catch myself saying it, but I have mostly stopped saying “gnarly” and “gag me with a spoon.” Mostly. It turns out a[Read More…]
Making a difference, one day at a time
RANGELY | We all can recall a time when someone helped us, and the relief we felt lingered in our hearts long after the experience. Uplifting others is often poignantly described as one of the most important things a person can do. Kimber Waller is a Rangely resident who works[Read More…]
Four Panthers ranked for state
RANGELY | On Friday, Feb. 3 the Rangely Panthers hosted the Olathe Pirates for their last home dual of the season. Before the wrestling started the team recognized their parents for all their support throughout the season. The team also recognized bus driver Dave Jordan and athletic director Kyle Boydstun; each[Read More…]
Support for Doolin family pours in from Rangely
RANGELY | Much of Rangely gathered at the high school on Saturday, Feb. 4 to watch the basketball teams play and to show support for the Doolin family. Mark Doolin is the varsity basketball coach, and Gracie Doolin is a third grade teacher at Parkview Elementary. On Jan. 13, 2023,[Read More…]
Cowboy wrestlers head into regionals
MEEKER | The Cowboy wrestlers were at home this weekend for the annual Meeker Duals. This year Meeker fielded two teams; Meeker 1 took first place, and Meeker 2, surrendering six forfeits each dual, finished in ninth place. “The Duals are a great opportunity for a final ‘tune up’ before[Read More…]
