MEEKER | The lady Cowboys began the tournament in first place, dominated and stayed on top of the District 5, 2A girls basketball league. Meeker couldn’t be beat by Rangely; a tough county rivalry that had the Cowboys leading by three going into halftime (25-22). The battle continued into the[Read More…]
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Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tourney
RANGELY | The annual Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament, sponsored by Silver Sage RV Park, will be held Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at the Elks 1907 BPOE at 633 E. Main St. in Rangely. There will be a pool play followed by a bracket tournament. Cost is $20[Read More…]
Obituary: Eddie Joe Atwood
Eddie Joe Atwood Oct. 24, 1947 ~ Feb. 18, 2019 Eddie Joe Atwood, 71, of Meeker passed away on Feb. 18, 2019. He was born in Collbran, Colo., on Oct. 24, 1947, to the late Jack and Lois Atwood. Eddie earned a GED from Meeker High School. He married Carol[Read More…]
Obituary: Doris Blanche Henry Tolley
Doris Blanche Henry Tolley March 4, 1952 ~ Jan. 7, 2019 Doris Blanche Henry Tolley, 66, of North Pole, Alaska, passed away on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at her home after a long battle with cancer. Doris was born on March 4, 1952, in Flagler, Colo. Doris came from a[Read More…]
Lady Panthers earn fourth at districts
RANGELY | Last Tuesday the lady Panthers traveled to Vail Christian for the first round of the district tournament, going in as the No. 5 seed. “We did a nice job coming out strong especially in the second quarter outscoring them 15-4,” said head coach Jimmie Mergelman, adding, “The Panthers[Read More…]
Credit union celebrates 60 years
RANGELY | In 1959 a seed of an idea took root in Rangely High School. Since the town was without a local bank, perhaps a credit union could be formed, saving the school district employees the difficulties of banking out of town in Vernal, Meeker, or their former “hometown” banks. By[Read More…]
Cowboys take third at districts, play Highland at Ault Friday
MEEKER | The 22-point victory over Soroco on Tuesday meant the Cowboys played the district tournament on the championship side of the bracket. Meeker took on the number one ranked team in the league, Vail Christian. Meeker jumped out to a first quarter lead but by halftime found themselves down[Read More…]
Drama Club performances tonight, Friday
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Drama Club will present “Check Please!” a comedic one-act play by Jonathan Rand this Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tickets are $3 per person.
LOVE MEEKER …
Congratulations to White River Dental Hygiene, the Biz of the Month for February. Stop by on Thursday and check out White River Dental’s Open House and enter the customer drawing for $50 in Chamber bucks and an electric toothbrush or water pik. WREA and the Meeker Chamber are proud sponsors of LOVEMeeker Biz of the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Feb. 28, 2019
– RBC Fair Board Annual Meeting Feb. 28 at 6 p.m., RBC Fairgrounds, Meeker. – ABCs and 123s preschool class with learning, music snacks and outdoor activities. Monday and Wednesday starting March 4 from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Rangely Rec Center for 3 and 4 year olds. $65 a month.[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Feb. 28, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brett Lemoyne Smithers who is also known as Brett L. Smithers, Deceased Case Number 19PR2 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Rio Blanco, County, Colorado on or before[Read More…]
Classifieds: Feb. 28, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Wanted: Past favorite clients of The Seamstress. New clients are also invited. Call 878-3193 for an appointment. Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker First Worship Service on Sunday Evening 6:00 PM, March 3 at the Farigrounds Exhibit Hall Tom 260-6820 The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from[Read More…]
