RBC | Coloradans who participated in the great, governor-inspired meat battle of 2021 either tore into a juicy steak Saturday or opted for a vegan burger and a side of veggies. But last weekend’s fight, prompted by Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation of MeatOut Day, was nothing compared to a brewing[Read More…]
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Jesse Smuts and Shad Peters contemplate their next throw at the newest sporting event in Rangely. The White River Cornhole League meets Friday nights at Rangely’s Fire Training Center. The first season has been underway since March 5 and several teams have formed for this fun competitive league. You can[Read More…]
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease IDed in GarCo
RBC | On March 26, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV-2) in dead cottontail rabbits submitted from Garfield, and Saguache counties earlier in the month. CPW has had ongoing surveillance for the disease throughout the state since it was identified in April of 2020.[Read More…]
Obituary: Ann Cogswell Caldwell
July 17, 1941 ~ March 26, 2021 Ann Cogswell Caldwell passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on to greener pastures after 79 years of a full, joyful and wonderful life. Ann was born on July 17, 1941, to Dr. and Mrs. Wilton Cogswell Jr. and grew up with her five[Read More…]
Death Notice: Anthony Leonard Weiss
July 21, 1943 ~ March 24, 2021 A celebration of his life will be held in the spring or summer.
Murder of Weld County resident with Meeker connection solved after 41 years
MEEKER | A 41-year old “cold case” in Weld County with a Meeker connection has been solved, thanks to DNA evidence. Evelyn Kay Jones Day, who went by Kay, was born in Meeker to Eleanor and Jerry Jones. She graduated from Meeker High School in 1968. Eleven years later she[Read More…]
Letter: Current GOP officers should remain neutral
Dear Editor: As a former Rio Blanco County Republican Chair, I strongly recommend that our current county GOP officers remain neutral. Remaining officially neutral at this time is critical for the unity of and trust in our party—especially since one of the officers is closely related to Gary Moyer. Perceived[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: April Fools
A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool. ~ William Shakespeare We’ve been awaiting the opportunity to publish a satire edition on April Fool’s Day for quite some time, and had all sorts of ideas rolling around. As with most fun[Read More…]
Murry new dual-county DHS director
RBC | Tia Murry is the new dual-director of the Department of Human Resources for Rio Blanco and Moffat counties. Thursday, April 1, 2021 marked two months in the position after moving to Craig to take on the brand new role, which spans large swaths of northwestern Colorado. Murry comes[Read More…]
DUCK, DUCK …
Lady Cowboy volleyball 4-0
MEEKER | The 2A fourth ranked Meeker Volleyball is dominating their way through the first weeks of their 2021 schedule. They are 4-0 and only have given up only one set to their county rival the Rangely Panthers. Thursday in Rangely the Cowboys met the Panthers on the road. The[Read More…]
Lady Panthers drop games to Meeker, Soroco
RANGELY | The Panthers hosted the Meeker Cowboys on March 25, losing in four sets, 17-25, 14-25, 25-21, and 17-25. Aspen Low led the Panthers with seven kills, with Maya Mercado adding in five kills, assisted by Adelyn Halcomb with 14. Defensively, Low led with seven solo blocks. Halcomb, Crimsen[Read More…]
