RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers kicked off their second week of the season with a tough game against Vail Christian. The boys fought to stay close in the first half but struggled to finish at the basket, making half their points at the free-throw line. Coming out of halftime Rangely[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY: February 12, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Simp Harp has secured the mail contract for summer service from New Castle to Marvine Lodge and will run a line of fast passenger coaches in connection with same. Mediocrity wages incessant warfare against superior ones. Patronage solicited at City Restaurant. Meals at all hours.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Those Sunshine Laws again
My kitchen is always open to friends. ~ Dr. Hannibal Lecter If you missed it, which many likely did, there was a “special meeting” of the Board of Commissioners Tuesday. It was an executive session of the board called for the purpose of conferencing “with the Rio Blanco County Attorney,[Read More…]
Wendll’s new addition
MEEKER | Wendll’s Coffee Shop has been an evolving local business for more than a decade. What started out as a retail and shipping business on Main Street turned into a coffee shop in 2008. From there it has grown into what owners Bobby and Wendy Gutierrez have been envisioning[Read More…]
Rangely listed in PCMag as 23rd best work-from-home U.S. city
RANGELY | In a year where working from home has become the new normal for many, the Town of Rangely has been named the 23rd best work-from-home U.S. city for 2021 by PC Magazine. Original Article: THE BEST WORK-FROM-HOME CITIES FOR 2021 Sixty cities — 50 in the U.S. and[Read More…]
RANGELY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT …
Rangely 4-H members hosted their achievement program Sunday night to thank leaders, volunteers and donors. Incoming officers and advisors are Corbin Lucero (President), Teijah Hall (Vice President), Kastyn Dembowski (Secretary), Braxton Shaffer (Treasurer), Whitney Rusher (Reporter), Cash Leischer/Dixie Hall (Historians), Dusty Hall/Trey Lewis (Recreation Leaders), Brielle Lucero/Tyson Lewis/Cameron Preciado (Pledge[Read More…]
Slow start for lady Cowboys
MEEKER | It has been a slow start to the year for the lady Cowboy basketball team. Currently 0-4, they are a young team that has not played together as a group until this year. Last Thursday they hosted Grand Valley for a non-league matchup. The Cowboys were down at[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Please Get Vaccinated
MEEKER | Please, get a vaccine when your turn comes. It’s going to take most of us to protect all of us. Do your part and get your vaccine. This vaccine is free. There is no co-pay, out-of-pocket charge, or insurance bill. You, the patient, will not be charged anything.[Read More…]
MHS ARTISTS …
Meeker High School’s art program had another incredible year at the Colorado Regional Scholastic Art Awards, receiving nine awards overall; five Silver Keys and four Honorable Mentions. Hakwah Brink received two Honorable Mentions for ceramics for his “Mottled Blue Toothbrush Holder” and his “Stoneware Cupbowl Set.” Keaton Brickey received an[Read More…]
Lady Panthers drop non-league game against Saints, beat Tigers
RANGELY | The Rangely lady Panthers took to the road to Edwards, Colorado, for their non-league contests against the Vail Christian Saints on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The start of the game proved to be much of a “groundhog day” as the girls could not get their offense rolling from missed[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: Feb 11, 2021
Open house and ribbon cutting MEEKER | Garrett White and Tiffany Jehorek would like to welcome you to their opening of Crystal Meadow Farms. Garrett, Tiffany, along with her father Steve, began their journey into hemp in 2018 and are opening their first Farm-to-Table CBD retail location. They’re hosting an[Read More…]
Dialing Down …
New changes to the COVID-19 dial metrics changed the designation of 50 of 64 counties Feb. 6, including Rio Blanco, which was moved from Level Orange to Level Yellow by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). For local businesses, the change means operating at 50% capacity instead[Read More…]