Meeker Cowboy football 2019’s seven seniors — Tevin Pelloni, Jake Shelton, Colby Shelton, Ridge Williams, Cole Rogers, Colton Wille and Kesston Hobbs — had their last high school football banquet Sunday. Head coach Shane Phelan pointed out that these boys made playoffs each and every year of their high school[Read More…]
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Missing woman died in crash between Dinosaur and Rangely
RBC | Dinosaur resident Robynne Vonbargen (aka Robin), was found dead in her vehicle on Monday, Dec. 16 in a deep ravine five miles east of Dinosaur along Highway 64. Vonbargen was reported missing six weeks ago.
Meeker Lions Club seeking donations for park
MEEKER | The Meeker Lions Club is requesting funds through a fundraiser for new playground equipment for the administration building. Recently the old equipment, originally funded by the Lions Club, was removed and destroyed. The Lions Club is attempting to raise $25,000 to replace the playground equipment. They have opened[Read More…]
Elks Lodge hoop shoot Dec. 18
RANGELY | The Rangely Elks Lodge local hoop shoot is scheduled for Dec. 18 at Parkview Elementary School. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. and the shoot begins at 7 p.m. There are three age groups, 8-9,10-11, 12-13 for both boys and girls. Age groups are determined by the child’s age[Read More…]
Juvenile arrested in Rangely True Value burglary
According to a press release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation released Sunday, Dec. 15, investigators have made an arrest in the smash and grab burglary at Rangely True Value hardware store. Twenty-eight firearms were stolen from a display case in the store on Sept. 30, 2019. On Dec. 12,[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Upstairs Gallery
Dear Editor: I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who attended the open house at The Upstairs Gallery over the Dec. 7 weekend. I truly appreciate the support and encouragement you have shown for me and the fine artisans from this area over the years. As[Read More…]
What is Meeker Moving Forward?
MEEKER | For many of us, Meeker is home and we care deeply about our town and the future of our community. Colorado is becoming an increasingly desirable place to live. As Colorado continues to grow, communities across the state are facing increasing demands, shifting demographics and are feeling the[Read More…]
Letter: We are witnesses to history
Dear Editor: We are witnesses to history. We have the privilege of being a witness to history watching the impeachment proceedings. We can draw our own conclusions with respect to whether President Trump should be impeached. But the more important outcome of these proceedings is what we learn. Watching the[Read More…]
Horizons helps families
RBC | Two-year-old Grayson Campos called out the names of letters in the coworking space window as people signed in for a wreath-making fundraiser to benefit Horizons Specialized Services. His mother, Brittny, was there to share her family’s experience with Horizons during the last year and a half. Grayson is[Read More…]
Elks donation …
Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907 Exalted Ruler Jeff LeBleu accepted a Christmas donation from Chevron representative Michael Gillard. Lodge members expressed their sincere gratitude toward Chevron for the donation. (Left to right) Lodge secretary Don Reed, treasurer Gretchen Conner, Michael Gillard, Jeff LeBleu and Leading Knight Chris Hall. Courtesy photo
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Letter: Thanks from Staleys
Dear Editor: Thank you to all the first responders — dispatch, EMT, fire department and police department — for your fast response to our distress call. Thank you to Rangely District Hospital — physicians, nursing and hospital staff — for your effective, caring treatment for Gary. He is healing well[Read More…]
