RBC | Rio Blanco County residents received a detailed update on the state of the local economy earlier this month via Zoom presentation by Nathan Perry, PhD, associate professor of Economics at Colorado Mesa University. He detailed historic, current and projected trends for the region in areas like employment and[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor: Commissioner behavior shocking
Dear Editor: As a concerned citizen, I recently observed an executive session of the Rio Blanco County Commissioners that was made public by request. The session was with the director of the Public Health Department Alice Harvey and two of her direct reports. I found this meeting and the behavior[Read More…]
Lady Panthers best Cardinals, Wildcats
RANGELY | The lady Panthers continued their 2021 season with a home game against the Grand Valley Cardinals. The Cardinals, a 3A opponent for the 2A Panthers, came into the game with a 3-2 mark on the season, and the Panthers brought their 2-2 mark with them. The Panthers took[Read More…]
STANDING FOR SHOTS …
Letter to the Editor: Exceptional job by Public Health
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…]
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…]