MEEKER | With 25 wrestlers out for the Cowboy wrestling team, including 10 freshmen, Meeker head coach J.C. Watt, who is starting his eighth year at the helm, hopes to fill all 14 varsity weights this season, which opens in Grand Junction with the Maverick Duals, Saturday. “We are excited[Read More…]
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Parade of Lights Dec. 5
MEEKER | This year the festivities will begin Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. with the Courthouse Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. Enjoy the Christmas choir, hot chocolate and cookies and more. Brought to you by the Chamber of Commerce, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, White River Electric Assoc., and Horizons[Read More…]
Chevron …
Chevron representatives James A. Francis and Michael Gillard presented Rangely Elks Lodge #1907 and its Exalted Ruler Jeff LeBleu with a donation for an undisclosed sum. Also present for the presentation were the following members Norm Hall, Gretchen Connor, Mike Miller, Larry Yardly, Don Reed, Chris Hall and Jillien Wade.[Read More…]
New salon opening in Meeker
MEEKER | Sometimes turning the page on a new chapter just returns us to our original calling. For Julia Haines, leaving the corporate world and moving to Meeker two years ago when her infant grandson was having health problems (he’s fine now) was a new chapter filled with new beginnings,[Read More…]
Museums, mosquitos and more (oh my!)
MEEKER | White River Inn Grant Extension The Nov. 20 Meeker Board of Trustees heard first from White River Inn owner L.D. Grove who sought an extension on a grant the board had approved back in June for improvements on the inn. Since the original work was not done, an[Read More…]
Missoula Children’s Theatre holding auditions Monday
RANGELY | The audition for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Peter and Wendy will be held on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in the Rangely Jr/Sr High School auditorium. There are roles for students Kindergarten–12th grade. Approximately 50-60 local students will be cast to appear in the show with[Read More…]
A tearful goodbye from Jen Hill
RBC | Over the years I’ve learned that many of life’s little clichés exist for a reason. Oftentimes there is a grain, or even a boulder, of truth packed into those tiny nuggets of wisdom. The cliché I’ve been stuck on this week is, “when one door closes, another opens.”[Read More…]
The anonymous elephant in the room
RBC | It’s not difficult to stay anonymous if you never leave home, even in a town of 2,500. This is both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because, “who is that random weird lady falling up the stairs at Town Hall?” is much preferred to, “Caitlin R.[Read More…]
Cowboys open season Saturday at CMU
MEEKER | With 25 wrestlers out for the Cowboy wrestling team, including 10 freshmen, Meeker head coach J.C. Watt, who is starting his eighth year at the helm, hopes to fill all 14 varsity weights this season, which opens in Grand Junction with the Maverick Duals, Saturday. “We are excited[Read More…]
{Editor’s Column} Sigh away, it’s good for you
Reporter 1: You’re full of sighs today. Reporter 2: That’s just how I breathe now.” That quote comes from an entertaining Facebook page I’ve followed for several years called “Overheard in the Newsroom.” They post pithy comments and quotes that have been, or could be, heard in a newsroom. Some[Read More…]
“How to Start a Business” workshop
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Small Business Development Center will be holding a free “How to Start A Business” Workshop in Rangely on Friday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall. Lunch will be provided. For more information visit the RBC SBDC Facebook page[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys open season with Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER | The 2018 lady Cowboys basketball season is upon us. Coming off a successful 18-6 season in 2017-2018, the Cowboys will host the Cowboy Shoot Out this Thursday and Friday as their opening games. The coaching staff is led by head coach Jamie Rogers, who is in her ninth[Read More…]
