RANGELY I The Rangely Panther track team hosted its annual track meet on Saturday, April 23. There were 11 teams from the area that came to compete. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, the Panthers were able to set new personal records or season records. “It is always nice to[Read More…]
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MHS girls’ golf plays links style Eagle Ranch course
MEEKER I Meeker High School girls’ golf played Eagle Ranch Monday, the first time for the girls on this team. The links style course is challenging with numerous bunkers, native grass and water. “We had a great time at Eagle Ranch,” said head coach Amanda Back. “It was an adventure[Read More…]
Personal records set in busy week for Meeker track
MEEKER I Last week was busy and packed full of meets for the Meeker Cowboy track team. Tuesday the pole vaulters attended the High Country Pole Vault meet in West Grand where Aspen Merrifield and Owen Hanneman both had superior performances and secured good positions for making it to state in[Read More…]
Panther baseball goes 4-0 in week 7
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers baseball team secured four wins last week in doubleheaders against Aspen and Cedaredge. In the home double-header against Aspen the Panthers were able to secure a game one win in five innings with a score of 16-2. Senior Keihlin Myers picked up his third win[Read More…]
RIBBON CUTTING …
Trailhead Cabins and Lodging celebrated an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event to showcase the new renovations to the hotel and cabins and the addition of the Trailhead Lounge. They were Biz of the Month with the Chamber of Commerce and hosted a drawing for $50 in Chamber Bucks and[Read More…]
PLAYGROUND PREP …
The new playground at the Admin Building in Meeker is taking shape. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Call 811 before you dig
RBC I Atmos Energy is reminding everyone — homeowners and professional excavators alike — to call 811 before any excavation project. Digging without knowing the location of underground utilities can result in disruptions to critical services, serious injuries and costly reparis to underground utility lines. It is simple and easy[Read More…]
State plans additional resources for wildfire season
RBC I On Friday April 22, Governor Polis, Senate President Fenberg and state fire officials at the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) announced new legislation on wildfire response. The new legislation would provide $15 million to add to the state’s aviation resources available for wildfire response. The[Read More…]
Cowboys ready for league play
MEEKER I It has been a slow and steady couple weeks for Cowboy baseball, but that is slated to pick up this week, the final week before the Cowboys enter league play this weekend. Last week with just one game in Glenwood Springs, they nearly came from behind before ultimately[Read More…]
MSD recognizes staff achievements, discusses anti-bullying policies
MEEKER I Meeker School District board members recognized staff at their meeting this week including Laura Koenig, who recently completed her teacher induction program. Three MSD coaches were also recognized by CHSAA, including: • Shane Phelan (1A Western Slope Football Coach of the Year), • J.C. Watt (2A Wrestling Coach[Read More…]
SWEARING IN …
Trustees (front, left to right) Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek and Chris Lockwood were sworn in for new terms, along with Mayor Kent Borchard (back), by Town Clerk Lisa Cook. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Golf course seeks support from Town
MEEKER I Meeker’s nine-hole golf course is in need of new management according to Tim Nelson, speaking on behalf of the Rio Blanco Golf Association (RBGA) at the April 22 meeting of the Meeker Board of Trustees. The RBGA is “opening a conversation” with the Town of Meeker, and plans[Read More…]
