Dear Editor, I would like to thank Alice Harvey and her dedicated staff at Rio Blanco County Public Health for the exceptional job they have done of keeping the public informed about the COVID-19 situation, and providing local vaccination clinics. They have done a terrific job of relaying the ever-changing[Read More…]
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Panthers split games: take Wildcats 59-29, lose to Cardinals
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers hosted the Grand Valley Cardinals last Tuesday and showed much improvement. The Rangely boys came out slow in the first quarter, being outscored eight to 12, as they tried to find their traction. In the second quarter the Panthers found their rhythm, especially at the[Read More…]
MHS cagers 4-1 so far
MEEKER | A fantastic start to boys basketball as the Cowboys are halfway through this COVID regular season and are 4-1. The Cowboys took the court in Aspen last Thursday and were down 16-10 by the end of the first quarter. “Aspen had a good defense and shut down what[Read More…]
GRAND OPENING …
Crystal Meadow Farms held its grand opening last Friday in Meeker. Owners Tiffany Jehorek and Garrett White (second and third from left) cut the ribbon provided by the Meeker Chamber’s Stephanie Kobald (left), Emily Mohr and Chance Walker (second from right and right) along with three cute helpers. The new[Read More…]
PANTHER SPIRIT …
Rangely High School cheerleaders this year are Macy Morgan, Annabelle Brennan, Angalina Peck, Bailey Tucker, Kashealee Ekker, and Crimsen Blankenship. | MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
Meeker board continues discussion on large livestock
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees continued a discussion about the status of large livestock within town limits Tuesday. A previous discussion sparked complaints on social media. According to Meeker Animal Control Officer Laurel Haney, changes to the code involving livestock would impact “nine to 10” households. “We get[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Details from Dave Morlan
Dear Editor:I’m honored to have served the people of Rio Blanco County for 35 years, with the last 17 as your Road & Bridge and Landfill Director. I really enjoyed leading my great team and am proud of our accomplishments. I’ve always tried to go above and beyond to make[Read More…]
Rangely wrestlers do well on the road
RANGELY | This weekend the Rangely Panthers wrestling team traveled to Norwood where they wrestled extremely well. “This was only our second outing this year and I couldn’t be more proud. The young men wrestled with a lot of heart and desire to win,” said head coach JC Chumacero. Because[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys play at home today
MEEKER | Meeker girls basketball is “building brick by brick,” said head coach Jamie Rogers. The Cowboys are 0-6 for the year after last week’s games. “Each game they find a better flow together as a team,” said Rogers, “We are excited and hopeful as we start into our league[Read More…]
Cowboys win home duals against Grand Valley, Moffat
MEEKER | The Cowboys hosted their first home duals of the season last Thursday against Grand Valley and Moffat County. The Cardinals had a hard time keeping up with the Cowboys, losing the dual 51-9, they forfeited three weights giving up 18 points. Scoring by pin were Ty Goedert at[Read More…]
County COVID cases trending downward
RBC | In good news, and following the same pattern recognized nationwide, COVID-19 case counts locally are starting to drop. They may drop far enough that RBC can apply to move from Level Yellow to Level Blue on the state’s COVID dial this week. “The trajectory appears to be moving[Read More…]
Second annual Meeker Skijor this weekend
MEEKER | It’s hard to believe it’s only been a year since Meeker took the leap into the world of competitive skijoring, but here we are — the second annual Meeker Skijor competition gets underway this weekend. An event that blurs the lines between iconic Rocky Mountain cultures, skijoring brings[Read More…]
