As hundreds of trick-or-treaters dispersed from Halloween festivities downtown on Monday, Atmos Energy notified Rio Blanco County Dispatch of a natural gas leak in the alley behind White River Electric Association and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District. All buildings on the south side of Main Street between Sixth and[Read More…]
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New ‘Horizons’ for CNCC dental hygiene students
One of the most rewarding human experiences is the joy of helping others. The reward extends beyond good feelings when the help provided is life-altering for the recipients. Second-year students at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s dental hygiene clinic visited Horizon’s Craig office and residential homes in October to provide education,[Read More…]
Halloween Happenings 2022
Saturday, October 29 A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker RBC Fairgrounds, 5 to 9 p.m. Halloween Party @ Smoking River Brewing Co. Kids events 12 to 5 p.m., contests to follow Monday, October 31 ERBM Pumpkins, Eats N’ Treats Downtown Meeker Events begin at 4:30 p.m. Walbridge Wing Trick-or-Treat 6 to 7:30[Read More…]
PBR CHALLENGER WINNER …
Colten Fritzlan, formerly of Rangely, won a career-first Challenger Series event at the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) in Fort Worth, Texas this month with a perfect 2-for-2 performance, according to the PBR website. | PBR.COM PHOTO
Obituary: Mary Lou Younker
Nov. 6, 1940 ~ Oct. 18, 2022 Mary Lou Younker, 81, of Meeker died Tuesday, Oct. 18 at her home. Mary was born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Rio Blanco County to the late James and Mary (Ross) Younker. She is survived by two daughters: Rita Rosenberger of Mountain Home,[Read More…]
Obituary: Charles Edwin Brown
Sept. 7, 1933 ~ Oct. 15, 2022 Charles Edwin Brown (Charlie Brown), 89, of Meeker, Colorado passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on Sept. 7, 1933, Charlie, was the youngest son of Walter M. and Mary R. Brown and with his two[Read More…]
Obituary: Eldrid ‘Sis’ Ellene Anding
Dec. 15, 1946 ~ Oct. 20, 2022 Eldrid “Sis” E. Anding, 75, of Albion, NE, was reunited with her husband Don and son Scott after passing away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at the Boone County Health Center in Albion, Nebraska. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct.[Read More…]
MUSTANGS
The D1 team of third and fourth graders wrapped up the year with a tough loss, losing 0-28 to Carbondale. The D-2 fifth and sixth graders dominated and earned a spot in the post season consolation game against New Castle by beating Carbondale 28-0. The D2 team will play at[Read More…]
Panthers play Soroco and Cedaredge
On Oct. 21 the Panther freshman team took on the Soroco Rams. The Panthers lost in two hard fought sets, 25-27 and 24-26. The team was led in serves by Aaleigha Donovan with five aces. Paytin Kendall led the team in kills with four and Kaelyn Geer led the team[Read More…]
B-BALL TOURNEY
Rangely hosted a junior high basketball tournament with Steamboat, Sleeping Giant, Craig, Rangely and Meeker. Cowboys 7B won a game and lost a game, 7A lost their first game and were out, 8B won a game and then lost a game, and 8A (above) won all three games and won[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys seal Western Slope league championship
After two strong wins against Olathe 25-20, 25-13, 25-23, and West Grand 25-18, 25-19, 25-15, the Cowboys sealed the league volleyball championship. “We had a great weekend,” began head coach Greg Cravens. “We are league champions of a very good Western Slope league. The league looks to get 10 teams[Read More…]
SENIOR NIGHT VICTORY
Rangely took on the visiting Soroco Rams in a 58-8 victory last Friday night. As the Panthers celebrated senior night the team rushed for 333 yards. Marstan Wagner led with 233 yards on 15 carries and four touchdowns. Kobey Chism rushed for two touchdowns and had six carries for 49[Read More…]
