MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church is happy to announce Cherie Cobb and her husband, Michael, officially moved to Meeker June 23, to fill the pastor position at the Meeker United Methodist Church. Pastoral duties will began July 1. Their first worship service will be July 11. Everyone is invited to[Read More…]
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COVID-19 weekly update: June 21–27, 2021
New reported cases, June 21-27: 6 New hospitalizations: 1 Total Cases to Date: 648 Meeker Active: 9 Rangely Active: 6 Current Hospitalized RBC: 4 Total Hospitalized: 49 Deaths: 4 RBC | Rio Blanco County now has seven confirmed cases of the Delta variant B.1.617.2, with the expectation that this is[Read More…]
FREEDOM MARCH …
The second annual Freedom March took place on Thursday, June 24 at Rangely’s Hefley and Elks Park. The Tolley and Huitt families began the new Rangely tradition in 2020, honoring veterans, current service members, and first responders. The crowd gathered at the Hefley Park Veteran Memorial and after some words[Read More…]
Water concerns discussed by Rangely trustees, staff
RANGELY | Using observable trends from 20 years of statistical history, Town of Rangely Water and Sanitation Supervisor Don Reed shared his departmental report with the town trustees during last Tuesday’s regular board meeting. The most obvious trend Reed has observed is an increase in temperatures. Reed gave specifics about[Read More…]
Consumer fireworks? Don’t risk it.
RBC | Meeker’s fireworks display is still on the schedule and Rangely’s Kenney Reservoir display has been cancelled as of press time. Cancellation of Meeker’s event is still possible. Citizens are urged by local authorities to refrain from using any kind of personal fireworks due to extremely hazardous conditions. Despite[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: July 1, 2021
Class of 1961 reunion July 3 MEEKER | The Meeker School Class of 1961 will celebrate the 60th anniversary reunion of classmates on July 3. The event will be hosted at the home of Jerry and Mary Ann Seely and will feature a tour of the newly renovated Meeker High[Read More…]
Cowboys place at state
MEEKER | After an entire year without track in 2020, Meeker track and fielders head back to the state competition. This year’s track season started late due to COVID and then ended about a month later than normal, requiring the athletes to be dedicated outside of their normal school year.[Read More…]
Panthers perform well at state meet
RANGELY | Escorted out of town this past Wednesday by proud family and cheering friends, a claw of Panthers left Rangely for a weekend of competition against the state’s finest athletes at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships. Taking their time to stretch out and run in Georgetown and[Read More…]
Milk Creek Tour: Saturday, July 3
Meet at the Milk Creek Battlefield Park (turn right off Hwy. 13 north of Meeker on County Road 15 and go about 17 miles to get to the site) on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. for an informative historical presentation about the Battle at Milk Creek. Editor’s Note: The[Read More…]
Back in the family
“This location was a saloon in the early days. When I was 10-years-old, I was driving my pet goat, Billy, past this saloon when several celebrating cowboys spotted us. They unhitched Billy, took him into the saloon while I sat on the curb bawling. After a 30-minute interval, the cowboys[Read More…]
2021 State Track Photos
Photos at the 2021 state track meet in Denver. | MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
Man dies by suicide Friday on CR 5
If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs help dealing with one, call the Colorado Crisis Services toll-free number 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 for free, confidential, 24/7 counseling support. RBC | Rio Blanco County dispatch received a 911 call midday Friday, June 25 from[Read More…]