My thanks to Si, Teresia, Rhonda, Renae, Rhonna, Leif, Kathy, Lanny, Jere, Mike, Beth, Jerry, Dollie, Kay, Joe, Tammie, Nancy, Libby, Albert, Mary, Jean, Joanne and others in creating a composite of Ron. Everyone knew a little about Ron. He had many facets. Interestingly, those who knew about him, knew[Read More…]
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Cowboy softball athletes play at all state game
On a chilly 48 degree Sunday in Arvada, two players from the Meeker softball team competed in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports (CCGS) Senior All State game. Brea Garcia from Meeker and Reagan Hafey from Craig brought great pride to the Meeker program through their impressive softball skills and[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys dominate at regionals
The Cowboys finished regionals by dominating with speed, strength, and execution, making it to state for the fourth and final year for seniors Haiely Larson, Emma Luce, Ariel Gallegos, Nora Gianinetti, and Grace Roberts. “I was very proud of the girls this past weekend,” began head coach Greg Cravens. “Our[Read More…]
HEARTBREAKER
For seniors Connor Blunt, Casey Brink, Jonathan Cardile, Dagon Dade, Kaden Franklin, Elijah LeBlanc, Joe McKay, Tanner Musser, and Payke Potetz, last Saturday was the final game of their high school careers. The Cowboys made a 389 mile journey to Wray for the first round of playoffs, and the game[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Set the example
Attending dogfights of any kind are not on my list of weekly “must-dos,” so going out in the public arena to get ready to cast my vote this year has not been filled with rancorous, unnecessary debate. Choosing to use the convenient, mail-in- ballot that has been available here for[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: Nov 8, 2022 Meeting
Expansion of the fiber broadband network was up for discussion during work sessions Tuesday with the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners. IT Director Trevor Nielsen and Facilities Director Eric Jaquez outlined plans and options for replacing wireless connections with underground fiber, which “goes in the ground and stays there[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 31 ~ NOV. 6, 2022
A synopsis of the 2nd hunting season is as follows: ASSIST = 3MEDICAL = 1SEARCH & RESCUE = 1TRESPASS = 1 CALL SUMMARIES 11/2/2022 @ 11:41 am. A passerby called in a vehicle that appeared suspicious because mud was smeared on the license plate. The vehicle was parked at the[Read More…]
CNCC avaitors earn competitive awards
Opportunities for students at Colorado Northwestern Community College are unique and offer challenges that increase their knowledge and capabilities. The CNCC National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) team traveled to Price, Utah, from Oct. 10-13, for a safety convention. This convention is a “track meet for pilots,” stated second-year pilot Kelcey[Read More…]
Lady Panthers finish season one win shy of state
The lady Panthers traveled to Colorado Springs for the Region 9 regional tournament. Rangely played St. Mary’s High School and Burlington High School. Rangely played St. Mary’s first and had a rough start. The Panthers passed well but weren’t able to terminate play, losing to St. Mary’s in three sets.[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: CNCC students do well by doing good
The month of October has been a busy one for CNCC and its students. As important as preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce is, preparing students to live a well-rounded and fulfilling life is just as important. We provide students with numerous opportunities to take what they learn in the classroom[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Nov 10, 2022
Grand Junction VA back to normal hours RBC | The Grand Junction VA Medical Center Emergency Room resumed normal hours of operation (24/7) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Mission Act will cover veterans at non-VA emergency rooms. You must call 1-844-724-7842 or email [email protected] within 72 hours of receiving care.[Read More…]
EXTRA, EXTRA!
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council presents the junior theater production of “Newsies, Jr.” this Thursday through Saturday in the Meeker High School Auditorium. The musical was was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
