ARRESTS 43 year old male was arrested on 9/2/2022 by Rangely PD on a protection order violation. Subject was given a cash/surety bond. CALL SUMMARIES 8/29/2022 @ 4:34 am. A single vehicle rollover accident occurred at approximately the 33 mile-marker Highway 13. The single occupant was injured and was subsequently[Read More…]
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Volunteers needed for fence removal project Sept. 24-25
What better way to celebrate Public Lands Day than removing barbed wire fencing on public lands to improve critical mule deer and elk habitat? Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) have partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to do just that in the northwest region of Colorado and need volunteers. Participate[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: Sept 8, 2022
Fair board public input meetings tonight RBC | Public input meetings for the Fair Board will be held Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall and at the County Annex Building in Rangely. Debates Sept. 10 RBC | Candidates for Colorado House District 26,[Read More…]
CELEBRATING SEPTEMBERFEST …
The Spartan Ball Drop and Carnival, part of Septemberfest activities at Cedar Ridges Golf Course, involved the dropping of labeled golf balls over a target. | KATIE KING PHOTOS
BACK TO THE CLASSIC …
This year’s Meeker Classic began bright and early Wednesday, Sept. 7. Above, Rob Miller and dog Ben of Middleton, ID, work sheep during a preliminary run. Find the schedule for the weekend, including runs, demos, exhibits and plenty more, at www.meekersheepdog.com. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
Cowboy volleyball heads to Delta and Limon
MEEKER I A big weekend for Cowboy volleyball, especially for the C and JV teams as they had a flurry of games Friday and Saturday. A newly added tournament just last week in Grand Valley meant that most of the girls got a lot of court time and over six[Read More…]
LAZY SUMMER DAYS …
A lazy summer Sunday in Meeker with kids, bikes, a dog and an afternoon storm rolling in. | STEPHANIE KOBALD PHOTO
PANTHERS V. BUFFALOS …
The Rangely Panthers hosted the Caliche Buffalos last Friday. The Panthers lost 46-20 in their home opener. Marstan Wagner rushed for three touchdowns and 166 yards, while Kobe Chism rushed for 73 yards. The Panthers struggled to throw the football, throwing for only eight yards on 11 attempts. Gage Fielder[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Bears, take Eagles, challenge Badgers
Last week was a big test for Cowboy Softball in their second game of the year when they took on yet another solid 4A team in Rifle. The final score was 17-3. “The Rifle Bears are always tough competition but the girls keep getting better and better each time we[Read More…]
ON THE LINKS …
Cowboy golfers competed at the Montrose Red Hawks Tournament Aug. 25. Wil Schwartz shot an 86, Drew Drake shot 100, Alex Garcia shot 107, Montey Franklin shot 115 and Thomas Curry shot 118. The team played in Eagle Wednesday, Aug. 30. | COURTESY PHOTO
SIGNED …
Mary Scoggins, a three-sport athlete in cross country, basketball and track as well as a 2022 co-valedictorian at RHS, is heading to Pueblo, Colorado, to continue her education and running career at Colorado State University Pueblo. Scoggins will be joining a program that has produced several national champions and many[Read More…]
Rangely volleyball hosts home openers
The Rangely High School freshman volleyball team had their home opener game on Aug. 27 against Little Snake River from Wyoming. The team started the game off with “first game jitters” which is completely normal as a freshmen team. After some good rallies the team began to battle. The Panthers[Read More…]
