MEEKER | After having a two-week hiatus the lady Cowboys basketball team came out with a bang and a decisive win over North Park last Saturday in their first conference game of the season. A final score of 57-24, the Cowboys were unstoppable by the Wildcats and go into the[Read More…]
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Obituary: Janet S. Dole
Janet S. Dole Dec. 15, 1955 ~ Jan. 4, 2019 Joseph and Doris Prockup celebrated the arrival of their second baby girl, Janet Sue, just 10 days before Christmas, 1955, at Pioneers Hospital in Meeker. That sweet baby girl bravely lost her battle with cancer Jan. 4, 2019, at the[Read More…]
Celebration of life for Brett Smithers
MEEKER | There will be a celebration of life for Brett Smithers on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. at Buffalo Hall (next to Chippers) with a taco bar and drinks. Bring love, laughter, stories and musical instruments.
Editor’s Column: Got the mid-winter crankies? Please don’t share.
A quote from one of my all-time favorite novels reads: “…while golf and fishing are Scotland’s most popular outdoor sports, gossip is the most popular indoor sport. And when it rains as much as it does in Scotland, people spend a lot of time indoors.” That quote reminds me of[Read More…]
Rankin to fill Baumgardner’s seat
RBC | Ten members of Colorado’s Republican party, representing the counties included in Senate District 8, met last week in Craig to determine a replacement for Sen. Randy Baumgardner, who is retiring Jan. 21 amid allegations of sexual harassment and an expulsion hearing in 2018. Baumgardner still has two years[Read More…]
Gone fishin’
The weather was ideal last weekend for the annual Family Ice Fishing Day at Lake Avery hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. PATTI HOKE PHOTO
Backcountry avalanche conditions ‘moderate’
RBC | Last weekend’s storms brought significant snowfall to the Flat Tops and Steamboat areas, prompting the Colorado Avalanche Information Center to declare the chance for backcountry avalanche conditions above, near and below treeline as moderate (as of Wednesday, Jan. 9). According to the Center’s website, “Large amounts of snow[Read More…]
Cowboys defeat Wildcats, season record now 3-3
MEEKER | Cowboy basketball began conference play last Saturday. Opening game at home against the North Park Wildcats, the Cowboys dominated with a final score of 54-27 and improving the overall record to 3-3. Scoring was led by Cole Rogers and Ryan Phelan, who each put up double digits. Rogers[Read More…]
Lady Panthers take down Hayden Tigers
RANGELY | The Lady Panthers took on the Hayden Tigers for their home league opener Saturday, Jan. 5. Panthers played a great defensive game, struggled scoring in the second half, and ultimately came away with a win. Leading the Panthers was Skylar Thacker with 24 points, Alanna Wiley with five,[Read More…]
46-42 victory over Tigers for Rangely boys
RANGELY | Rangely picked up a league win over the Hayden Tigers last Saturday. The Panthers outscored the Tigers in each of the first three quarters, but an uneven defensive effort allowed Hayden to stay close. Hayden mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, however the Panthers maintained their composure[Read More…]
Cardboard Derby at Paintbrush Park
MEEKER | Join ERBM Recreation and Park District for the annual Cardboard Derby on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9:30 a.m. 12 p.m. at Paintbrush Park. All ages are invited to create the fastest and most creative cardboard sled that will take you down the sled hill at Paintbrush Park. Call[Read More…]
Taking the oath …
New and returning county officials were sworn in to new terms of office Tuesday at the courthouse in Meeker. Deputy county clerk Shawn Luce administered the oath of office to Surveyor Leif Joy, Coroner Laura Smith, Sheriff Anthony Mazzola, Assessor Renae Nielsen, Treasurer and Public Trustee Rhonna Waldref and Commissioner[Read More…]
