Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks input on draft Herd Management Plans (HMPs) for 16 deer herds in northwest Colorado. The draft plans are now open to public review and comment through Dec. 20. In 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff will present a Regional HMPs document for approval to the[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: November 24, 2022
Christmas Bazaar in Rangely Dec. 10 RANGELY | Mark your calendar for Christmas shopping at the Rangely Bazaar/Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 402 W. Main St. (EEC Building). Christmas decor and gifts, Rada cutlery, knit and crochet items, wood art, horseshoe art[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOV. 14 ~ 20, 2022
There were no arrests for the week of 11/14/2022 CALL SUMMARIES 11/14/2022 @ 12:46 pm. A reporting party called in to talk with a wildlife officer about a deceased deer that was found in the dumpster. 11/14/2022 @ 09:55 pm A hunter was reported lost. His family was in contact[Read More…]
ALL-CONFERENCE
Meeker Cowboy Volleyball took first place in the Western Slope League and fourth in the state for the 2022 season. Last Friday at their annual end of season banquet the league and state awards were announced. For the third straight year Emma Luce (top left) was the Western Slope Player[Read More…]
SIGNED …
Right before boarding the bus for the state volleyball tournament, MHS senior Emma Luce officially signed with Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. | KATIE LOCKWOOD PHOTOS
Streamline Realty gives back with new program for nonprofits
A unique new program from Streamline Realty will give back to local nonprofits this coming year. “We value our tight knit community and recognize that fundraising is challenging and time-consuming,” said Suzan Pelloni, owner of Streamline Realty. The new Streamline Gives program will give new homebuyers the option to donate[Read More…]
CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP …
Head cheer coach Beth Bennett said that she and Antina DiBenedetto are “so proud of Meeker High School cheerleaders for competing in this weekend’s Regional Spirit Competition. They competed in the 2A/3A Game Day Category, and won the championship in their division!” The fall 2022 cheer squad includes senior and[Read More…]
FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE
Meeker Cowboy football held its annual awards banquet Sunday. Earning honors for the 2022 season ( left to right) First Team All-Conference Connor Blunt (missing) and Judd Harvey, All-Conference Honorable Mention Noah LeBlanc, First Team Teagan Sheridan, Honorable Mention Brendan Clatterbaugh and Joe McKay, First Team Casey Brink, and Honorable[Read More…]
Sportsmans Club hosts annual turkey shoot at new location on Sulphur Creek Rd.
About 40 people participated in the Meeker Sportsman’s Club’s annual Turkey Shoot on Sunday. It was the first official event at the new range location on Sulfur Creek Road. Club members had hoped to see higher numbers, but believe people are still getting used to the change in location from[Read More…]
About those midterms-here’s how RBC voted and what happened statewide (unofficially)
RBC | Rio Blanco County turned out big this midterm, with nearly 73% of eligible voters casting ballots. Here’s how we voted, and how it stacked up to the rest of the state. Final results, particularly for the very close Boebert/Frisch race, are supposed to be updated this coming Friday,[Read More…]
Repeater system, dark skies designation, Polar Plunge canceled
During public input at the Town of Rangely’s Board of Trustees meeting Nov. 8, Mark Stamos suggested a proposal for the Town’s support to install a repeater system in the area. The repeater system allows two-way radios to receive better coverage. The repeater transmits 40 watts in the GRMS band.[Read More…]
School Board discusses greenhouse bids, admin playground, more
Members of the Meeker School Board approved Kris Casey’s resignation as high school track coach Monday. In addition to being the Barone Middle School history teacher, Casey is reportedly taking on other responsibilities and needed to free up time. Last season more than 60 high school students participated in the[Read More…]
