Due to weather conditions Rangely Lady Panthers were not able to attend the tournament in Byers, however Manila, Utah was able to add us at the last minute so we traveled there instead. The Lady Panthers opened up with Manila for the first game of the season. This was a[Read More…]
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Lady Cowboys host WREA Shootout
MEEKER | The Lady Cowboy ballers took to the court for the opening weekend of winter sports in the White River Electric Association 22nd annual Cowboy Shootout. As hosts, Meeker played in the final game of Thursday evening, taking on a tough 1A Nucla that had speed and height. The[Read More…]
Four Cowboys go undefeated at CMU duals
MEEKER | Wrestling is in full swing and both the JV and varsity attended tournaments last weekend getting in some mat time and racking up the wins. The JV kicked off the year on Olathe. “The kids wrestled with enthusiasm and wrestled hard,” commented assistant coach Carl Padilla. “It was[Read More…]
Harbor Freight coming to Craig this winter
Hiring 25-30 employees CRAIG | Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Craig, Colorado. The new store will be located at 1243 W Victory Way and is expected to open this winter. An[Read More…]
Eighth grade A team repeat district champs
With the tournament being held in Steamboat Springs the Cowboys battled Smoking Giant (Steamboat) by four points in overtime 37-33. The most exciting play of the game was when Said Rodriguez hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. With this being their final game of[Read More…]
GIRLS YOUTH B-BALL
The Meeker Youth Basketball Girls Recreational League won 9-8 with a buzzer beater from #14 Jenna Pelloni to advance to the championship game. They lost 5-4, despite a good defensive game. The Competitive Team notched two wins, the first 50-10 and the second 40-13.
Department of Natural Resources seeking candidates for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director
RBC | The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director to manage and lead its Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division. Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for[Read More…]
Bobcat hunters asked to return GPS collars
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking bobcat hunters who harvest a bobcat with a GPS Collar to return the collar to a seal check station. “Hunters looking to harvest a bobcat in GMUs 10 and 22 or surrounding GMUs may see bobcats with GPS collars affixed to their[Read More…]
ON YOUR MARK …
Want to test your mettle at a different kind of extreme winter sport? This year’s Meeker Skijor is coming up soon — Dec. 30-Jan 1 — and registration is currently open at https://www.meekerskijor.com/registration. This year’s race will be held at Ute Park, weather permitting. Saturday’s theme is “Mardi Gras” and[Read More…]
VERY MERRY
Santa made a visit to the Fairfield Center on Saturday for “Breakfast with Santa” hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and the Meeker Lions Club. Pictured are Jackson, Dehlia, Ruby Dee and Opal Varland. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO
BAGS FOR PARKVIEW
White River Cornhole League and Parkview PTO hosted the Bags for Parkview cornhole tournament last weekend, with proceeds going to the Parkview PTO. Susan Steele and Jack Richens took first place in the social category, followed by Ashlae and Ben Huffman in second. In the competitive category, first place went[Read More…]
ADDING CHEER
Moon Lake Electric linemen putting the finishing touches on the Christmas tree lights outside Town Hall for the Town of Rangely. | EMMA BAKER PHOTO