RBC | Virginia “Ginny” Love was officially sworn in as the District 1 Rio Blanco County Commissioner between work sessions on Tuesday. Commissioners Ty Gates and Jennifer O’Hearon interviewed Jessica Franks as a candidate for one of two open seats on the county’s planning commission, and officially appointed her during[Read More…]
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Rangely track takes 16 to state competition
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers track and field took 16 athletes to the state games held on May 19-22. They were originally scheduled for May 19-21, but because of weather, the competition were postponed for a day. The meet started Thursday with prelims for several of the events and some[Read More…]
Meeker tracksters run and jump at state
MEEKER | State track was thwarted by Mother Nature and a strong winter storm that moved into the region Thursday, but not before some of the tracksters were able to compete in beautiful 89 degree and sunny weather. “Our kids are so versatile and easy going,” commented head coach Hallie[Read More…]
Gilbert pleads guilty
RBC | Rangely resident Roy Gilbert, 42, entered a guilty plea for three counts of Class 4 felony sexual assault on a child under the age of 15 in a May 17 court hearing. The remainder of the charges filed against him were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.[Read More…]
GOLDEN APPLES …
Meeker School District Board of Education president Kevin Amack presents golden apples to Renay Mobley and Jim Hanks. Mobley and Hanks have devoted numerous years of service to the Meeker School District and are planning to enjoy retirement at the conclusion of this school year. Meeker School District RE-1 wishes[Read More…]
Congratulations Graduates!
Read about the graduates and their future plans in our special section. The Rangely High School Class of 2022 commenced on Sunday, May 22. Due to the state track weather delay, three senior athletes–Timothy Scoggins, Mary Scoggins and Hayley Burr–missed the ceremony and were celebrated Tuesday evening.
Candidates In Town …
Republican State Senator Don Coram (Montrose) is challenging Rep. Lauren Boebert’s seat for Congressional District 3 in the primaries. He visited with Meeker voters last Saturday at the Hugus Building, answering questions about his platform and his priorities. Savannah Wolfson of Oak Creek, Colorado, is campaigning as a Republican for[Read More…]
Town of Meeker May 17 meeting
MEEKER | In an informational work session prior to the May 17 meeting, former Meeker Town Manager Sharon Day spoke to Meeker trustees and staff about the history of CCITF (County Capital Improvement Trust Fund) financing and how the fund was used to benefit the county, towns, and special districts.[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: May 24, 2022
PAC Meeting May 26 RBC | The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will be meeting on Thursday, May 26 at the Weiss Conference Room on the Rangely CNCC Campus. The meeting will run from 6:00 to 8 p.m. The PAC will review the Phase II Report, the Reach Reports, hear the[Read More…]
SEASON WRAP …
The Rangely Panthers Baseball Team qualified for the CHSAA Regional Tournament for the first time in twelve years. They played the St. Mary’s Pirates May 23, in Colorado Springs and lost 2-9. After press time last week, MaxPreps rankings put Rangely on top in the league in weighted rankings with[Read More…]
2022 Meeker High School Graduation Livestream
This broadcast is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m.
Cowboy baseball finishes season
MEEKER | Cowboy baseball came down to the wire Sunday during the opening games of regionals, it was a fight to the end. Meeker ranked 30th, and a clear underdog with a 9-13 record, took on Rye, the number three team in the state with a 22-3 record. “We as[Read More…]
