Last week, as I was considering some of those subjects that lend themselves to light conversations, I came upon a few of the local go-to gabfest topics over many years. Recently, I reread a few of my notes from the 100 and 125 year old Days Gone By column, which[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column: Who represents us?
As candidates for local office and boards start popping up before the coming elections, it’s the privilege of the public to ask pertinent questions and obtain information about those candidates in order to make well-educated choices about who will best represent us in fulfilling the duties of those seats. By[Read More…]
Obituary: Jannis Knoblock
June 9, 1947 ~ Feb. 10, 2022 Jannis Knoblock passed away on Feb. 10, 2022, in Bowie, Arizona. She was born in 1947 in Rangely, Colorado, to Slim and Alma Hegwer. She graduated from Rangely High School and attended one year at Rangely Junior College. She then married her high[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: March 3, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • A deal was carried through this week whereby the old Dreifuss ranch above town charges the proprietorship of the W. F. Dendy to that of H. S. Harp. • Joe Rooney returned from Leadville Saturday and reports having a royal time at the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County welcomes Mobley to undersheriff position
RBC I On March 11, 2022 there will be a new Undersheriff serving Rio Blanco County, as current Undersheriff Jeremy Muxlow submitted his resignation in February. In a letter to Rio Blanco County staff, Sheriff Anthony Mazzola stated, “Jeremy has made a decision based on his priority of his family.[Read More…]
RETIREMENT …
Solveig Olson (right) was honored at a retirement party Saturday at Buffalo Hall for her service to HopeWest. She will be replaced by Diana Jones as Program Director for the palliative care organization, which is funded by local donors. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
PICK A PUZZLE …
In the spirit of the little free library, a renovated newspaper rack houses jigsaw puzzles at St. James Episcopal Church for loan. Need a puzzle? Leave a puzzle. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO
New and expanded CNCC rodeo program
RBC | Hello! This is Tammy Olson. I joined the CNCC rodeo program late last fall, as their rodeo coach. We have been preparing for our Spring 2022 season and I wanted to update you, Rio Blanco County residents on “all things” CNCC rodeo… CNCC competes in the Rocky Mountain[Read More…]
BMS WRESTLING …
The Barone Middle School Cowboy wrestling program got off to a great start. The Cowboys took first place in their first of three tournaments this season last weekend in Rangely. | COURTESY PHOTO
Lady Cowboys win two, lose one at districts
MEEKER I The lady Cowboys made it to the finals in their districts last weekend and sealed their trip to regionals. In game one the Cowboys took on West Grant for the second week in a row and took the second victory, 64-44. “We shot very well all weekend,” commented[Read More…]
Cowboys take fourth at tourney
MEEKER I The number 17 ranked Cowboys took fourth in their district tournament after two very tough and heartbreaking losses. Meeker began as the number one seed, bypassing the Tuesday pigtails and moving straight to the semifinals to take on Vail Christian after they beat Rangely. The Cowboys and Saints[Read More…]
Lady Panthers punch ticket to regionals
RANGELY I Rangely’s lady Panthers took Districts head on. The Panthers finished fourth, taking on the Hayden Tigers on Tuesday. Rangely came out a little slow and just couldn’t get going in the first half. Going into half, the Panthers were up 14-12. After that, the girls took off, putting[Read More…]