Whether or not the weather has made up its mind about what season it is, curious little robins are pretty certain spring has very much sprung. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
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HICKENLOOPER VISIT …
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper made a stop in Meeker last Wednesday where he heard from community members about topics of concern ranging from supply chain issues to the changing local economy (top) and got a tour of the White River Museum in Meeker from Executive Director Terri Reed (bottom.) | COURTESY[Read More…]
Rodeo team finishes season
RANGELY I “Our CNCC rodeo goal for our last college rodeo of the 2021-2022 year, was for both Sadie Shake and Hadley Gross to make the barrel racing short go-round at the Utah Valley University college rodeo, which was held April 15-16, in Spanish Fork, Utah,” said CNCC Rodeo Coach[Read More…]
BMS track brings home ribbons
MEEKER I Meeker joined seven teams in attending a middle school meet held at the Coal Ridge track on Saturday. The competition was as stiff as the wind, and we had the opportunity to see a largely different group of schools. We still had some successes, and brought home a[Read More…]
Rangely Panther track team hosts annual meet
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…]
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…]
