March 26, 1941 ~ Jan. 4, 2023 Patricia Ann Collins Anderson of Meeker, Colorado passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2023. Patty was born March 26, 1941, to Dallas James and Anna Margaret (Burke) Collins. After graduating from Meeker High School in May of 1959, Patty married Alfred Marlin George[Read More…]
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Death Notice: Roni Jean Branham
March 4, 1956 – Dec. 19, 2022 Roni Jean Branham of Rangely died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at her residence. Services are pending.
Death Notice: Gary Lee Noller
Oct. 27, 1937 ~ Jan. 1, 2023 Gary Lee Noller of Meeker returned to his Heavenly Father on Jan. 1, 2023. There will be a celebration of life honoring Gary in the spring. Donna and Justin wish to thank all neighbors and friends for their love and support through these[Read More…]
Trustees hear CNCC presentation
MEEKER | Meeker trustees heard a presentation by Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) President Dr. Lisa Jones during the first meeting of 2023 on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Jones presented CNCC’s updated strategic plan, noting how aspects of their plan may align with the Town’s plan. Part of the new strategic[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: New year, new plan
Happy 2023! We at Colorado Northwestern are pleased to welcome back students and employees as we embark on this exciting new year. A few months ago, I shared that the college contracted with a consulting firm to identify how we might best invest taxpayer and student dollars in the future[Read More…]
Guest Column: A deep consideration on self-care
Self-care is a term we hear around every corner these days, and have for years now. “Self-care is the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker,” as defined by[Read More…]
Super Readers
Meeker Elementary School recently finished a reading competition for Kindergarten through fifth grade. The three students in each grade who read the most minutes received $75, $50, and $25 in Chamber Bucks for first, second, and third place, respectively. Grade level winners are as follows: Kindergarten — William Edinger, Kimber[Read More…]
CNCC, 4-H and RiversEdge West work together on environment
RBC | While philosophers debate how to learn information more efficiently, students at CNCC live the theories through their college experience. Multiple departments have had opportunities to engage their students through community service. This week, partnerships between Dr. Mario Sullivan’s environmental sciences class, RiversEdge West, and the Rio Blanco 4-H[Read More…]
Panthers play North Fork, Soroco
RANGELY | The lady Panthers were back in action last Friday for a non-league match with the North Fork Miners. “We started out slow and just didn’t finish around the basket, going into half down by four,” said head coach Jimmie Mergelman. The Panthers ended up falling to the Miners[Read More…]
Rattlers bite Cowboys in Baggs, Wyo.
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys had a slow start to their season, and after only one game post holiday break they are looking to pick up speed. They are currently 2-3 on the season. “We are such a new team and we are just about ready to click together,” commented[Read More…]
Cowboys do well at Tournament of Champs
MEEKER | After a productive two weeks of training over winter break, the Cowboys returned to the mat in Vernal, Utah at the Uintah Tournament of Champions (TOC). The TOC is considered one of the toughest tournaments in America’s Mountain West region; it features top teams from Utah, Wyoming, and[Read More…]
BMS bball plays Rangely
MEEKER | Barone Middle School teams played Rangely on Jan. 6, 2023, their first games of the new year. The 8B team lost by three points, 10-13, a much closer game than the first meeting played before the winter break. The top scorer was Taylor Bain with six and Ximena[Read More…]
