The Rangely Panther high school football team is excited to take the field this fall and looking forward to the upcoming season. After finishing last year’s season ranked 17th, the Panthers missed the playoffs by just one spot. With that bitter taste still in their mouths, seniors Corbin Lucero, Kasen[Read More…]
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Knowing ‘why’ empowers change for good
Begin to ask yourself, with lots of curiosity and little judgment, ‘why am I doing this?’ So much learning in that one practice. ~ Maurice Moe Mitchell There’s a lot to unpack in that little quote. Much of what we do on a daily basis is mechanical or habitual, whether[Read More…]
Improvements, maintenance ongoing at Circle Park Pond
The fishing pond at Circle Park received some additional TLC this week as part of an ongoing effort to improve conditions overall. The pond has been the subject of public discussion before, during and since its construction about cost, appearance, river health and safety. This week, under the direction of[Read More…]
School board hears concerns from parents on new curricula
MEEKER | The 2022-23 school year commenced Monday in Meeker, and the school board gathered for its first meeting of the new year Monday evening. Sam Hightower and Finley Deming were recognized for their second place finish at the national FCCLA competition earlier this summer, and administrators acknowledged the success[Read More…]
Football scrimmage …
The Cowboys scrimmaged against the Moffat County Bulldogs Saturday. Head coach Andy Coryell said that “it went pretty well, there were some real bright spots, and showed us some things that need improvement.” Senior Connor Blunt said that he is “looking forward to the season, it is always good to[Read More…]
Rangely cheer underway
RANGELY | Rangely High School Cheerleading is underway with new Head Coach, Katie Toyne. Six athletes came out this season: Freshman Jasmine Preciado, Sophomores Lilly Noel and Kansas Cords, Junior Annabelle Brannan and Seniors Mackenzie Manchester and Jasmine Talbot. They have been working hard learning new cheers and improving skills.[Read More…]
COWBOY KICKOFF CLASSIC …
The Meeker Kickoff Classic, the annual golf tournament and fundraiser for the football team, was last weekend. Twelve teams participated in the golf followed by a cornhole tournament and bid on the items in the silent auction. Winners of the golf tournament were the team of Jason and Amanda Back[Read More…]
110TH PIONEERS DINNER & DANCE …
Bobby Gutierrez Photos
Newcomers at Old Timers
Tracy and I were invited to the Pioneers Dinner and Dance. Since we are newcomers to Meeker, we didn’t really feel qualified to attend. Thanks, Johnnie, we really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks to the officers, helpers and Jan, it was well attended. The food was great and servers always ready to[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: August 25, 2022
Meaningful engagement Dear Editor: I owe a lot of my neighbors, friends and family so many deeply sincere “thank yous” for the hours they spent face-to-face educating me on water, on history, on family connections, on science, on drought, on range–even though I only used 1% at most of what[Read More…]
Dairy Grand Champ …
Amy Jo Rosendahl with her grand champion dairy cow. KIM EKSTROM PHOTO
RIO HAPPENINGS: AUGUST 15 through 21, 2022
ARRESTS 36 yr old male PR Bond granted 8-15-22 by Magistrate Shamis 60 yr old male arrested 8-16-22 by MPD on 2 Mesa county warrants transported by RBSO to Mesa CO Jail 39 yr old male arrested on DUI and weapons charges 8-18-22 PR bond by Magistrate Shamis 19 yr old[Read More…]
