National Newspaper Week Oct. 6-12 RBC | Freedom of the press, of speech, of religion, of assembly and to petition the government are woven, like stars in the flag, into the fabric of the First Amendment. The blood of patriots is the seed of the Republic. The founders and those[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column: Don’t ignore your mental health
Today (Thursday, Oct. 10) is World Mental Health Day 2019. This year’s focus is on suicide prevention. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15-34, and the fourth leading cause of death for ages 35-54. In 2016, the suicide rate for our veterans was 1.5 times higher[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys win two, look ahead to homecoming
MEEKER | Last week the lady Cowboys walked away with two more wins. Friday the Cowboys traveled to Caprock where they won in three games. Following CapRock, the Cowboys hosted the Hotchkiss Bulldogs where they again won in three games. This month the girls honor breast cancer awareness by wearing pink.[Read More…]
Panther vball gears up for homecoming
RANGELY | It was a bit of a disappointing weekend for the lady Panthers dropping matches to both the West Grand Mustangs and Paonia Eagles. Both JV and varsity had difficulties getting their offense going in West Grand and the energy on the court seemed extremely low. They bounced back[Read More…]
Panthers v. Tigers Friday
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers football team traveled to Kremmling to take on the West Grand Mustangs on a windy and cold Friday, Oct. 4. Rangely came in to this game with a 3-1 mark on the year and the Mustangs with a 3-2 mark. Rangely was coming off[Read More…]
Cowboys to take on No. 4 ranked Bruins
MEEKER | Continue to keep Senior Cayden Schaeffer of Grand Valley High School in your thoughts and prayers. Schaeffer incurred a life-threatening head injury in last Friday’s game. He underwent surgery in the early morning hours Saturday and is currently in ICU. Meeker opened the game putting up 16 points by[Read More…]
POWDER PUFF PANTHERS …
RHS junior Kacie Lapp and senior Andrea Knight faced off at the Powder Puff football game held Tuesday, Oct. 8. The game literally kicked off this week’s homecoming festivities for the Rangely Panthers. The Panthers will take on the Hayden Tigers on Friday, Oct. 11. Volleyball games begin at 4 p.m.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 10, 2019
– Rangely Homecoming events: Thursday, Oct. 10 Chili Dinner/Bonfire. Friday, Oct. 11 Parade 1 p.m., Volleyball 4 p.m., Football 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Volleyball 11 a.m., Homecoming Dance 8 p.m. – Meeker Homecoming events: Friday, Oct. 11 Parade 1 p.m., BBQ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Softball 2 p.m.,[Read More…]
Prescribed burn at Monument
DINOSAUR | Fire crews at Dinosaur National Monument will conduct a controlled burn on the Colorado side of the monument on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, weather permitting. This fire is to eliminate piles of woody debris and other vegetation that were removed around the monument’s headquarters in order to reduce[Read More…]
Public Notices: October 10, 2019
ERBM Recreation & Park District Surplus Property AUCTION ERBM Recreation & Park District will be holding a surplus property auction October 3 through 3:00pm on October 16. Prospective bidders will be allowed to schedule a time to inspect the equipment; to schedule a time or for questions call 970-878-8061 or[Read More…]
Classifieds: October 10, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The 2019 Annual Craft & Gift Show will be Friday, Nov. 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the RBC Fairgrounds. Please email: [email protected] or call Michelle Weston at 970-878-5563 to request a registration form. Booth space is $40.[Read More…]
CHEVRON DONATION …
Mike Gillard from Chevron presented Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola with a $3,000 donation for law enforcement and activity needs last week. “As usual Chevron is a leader in community support and has been such a great neighbor. Rio Blanco County, Rangely and Meeker are fortunate to have a[Read More…]
