RBC I As of Monday, Rio Blanco County was reporting 18 active COVID-19 cases in Rangely and five active cases in Meeker. Twelve of those were new cases reported between Aug. 16-22. Two RBC residents are currently hospitalized with the disease. No new deaths have been reported. Approximately 40.7% of[Read More…]
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Rangely welcomes new board trustee
RBC I The Rangely Board of Trustees welcomed new member Don Davidson on Aug. 10. Davidson was sworn in by Town Manager Lisa Piering and said he was grateful to accept the position to serve the Town of Rangely. Piering advised the board of changes to the agenda beginning with[Read More…]
BREW NEWS …
Smoking River Brewing Co. officially opened to the public this week, and there’s something for every palate with six different varieties of beer on tap, with more to come. All of the brews are made in-house with locally grown hops. Check out Smoking River Brewing Co. at their 101 E.[Read More…]
CORNHOLE CHAMP …
Rangely’s Mike Sanford (center) brought home the first place win in the competitive singles, Brigham City Baggers Brawl Cornhole Tournament in Ogden, Utah, over the past weekend.
BACK TO SCHOOL …
School is officially in session across Rio Blanco County. Meeker students returned this week, including (left) Rhett Ducey and (right) elementary school music teacher Shana Holliday with Isabel Elder.
SPORTS SCHEDULES
Grand re-opening for Country Raised store Aug. 27
Jeremy and Cherlynn Muxlow are the new owners MEEKER | When former Meeker resident Makala Barton opened Country Raised — a boutique retail shop specializing in rustic home decor and furnishings — the store quickly became a community favorite with a loyal following. Barton sold the store to Samantha Lopez[Read More…]
MOON LAKE BBQ …
RANGELY | Moon Lake Electric held a membership appreciation barbecue on Aug. 11, 2021 at Elks Park in Rangely. Delicious brisket, hot links, and hot dogs were served up by the dedicated employees. Friendly smiles, jokes and caring expressions were shared throughout the evening. Director Tommy Olsen of District 4[Read More…]
YOUTH GOLF …
Blake Smith of Meeker took first place in the 7–9 year old group at the Aug. 3 youth tournament. Cooper Braaten took second in the same age group, and Xander Borchard came in third.
Two tourneys for golfers
MEEKER I Meeker Cowboy golfers headed to Montrose to play 36 holes over two days at Black Canyon Golf Course and Cobble Creek Golf Course. Peter Hanks led the way for the Cowboys shooting an 83 and 88. “The boys had a good couple days in Montrose,” said head coach[Read More…]
47 out for MHS football
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys football program has a packed team again this year, with 47 boys out for the 2021 season. Once again in 2020 the team made it to the playoffs, and in the last moments of the quarter finals they lost to Strasburg just missing the semi-finals.[Read More…]
PANTHER PRE-SEASON …
RANGELY | After winning the league title last year, The Rangely Panthers football team looks to continue their winning ways. New head Coach Ryan Wilkie is counting on a strong senior class led by Timothy Scoggins and Zane Varner, who each had excellent junior seasons. When asked what we could[Read More…]