ERBM Recreation and Park District’s Action Park held its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 30. Riders participated in trick contests with Dustin Ward, Jill Ward and Chakwa Brink winning in the bike category. The 13 and older scooter category was won by Collin Dent (pictured), with Chris Harris, Austen Richardson[Read More…]
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Panthers conquer Tigers 52-15; team is 3-0
RANGELY | On Saturday the Rangely Panthers had a home game against the Del Norte Tigers. The Panthers started where they left off the week before with a strong first half, out-matching the Tigers 52-7 in the first two quarters. Scoring started with a 10-yard run by Devin Ramirez and[Read More…]
Lady Panthers 5-2 in league play
RANGELY | The volleyball team closed out the weekend with solid wins on Friday and Saturday over South Park and Caprock respectively. On Friday, the Panthers won their match in three games: 25-16, 25-11 and 25-10 and turned around and closed out Caprock in three games on Saturday: 25-18, 25-14[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Last time I checked …
In fourth grade I coveted a pair of white leather Nike sneakers with the red “swoosh.” They cost $40, which my parents insisted was a ridiculous price for a pair of children’s shoes. Desperate to “fit in,” I sent $2 in cash to my aunt in Louisville, Ky., and asked[Read More…]
Meeker volleyball ranked 3rd
MEEKER | It was another successful weekend for the Meeker Cowboys volleyball team, who dominated Vail Christian and Vail Mountain. The Cowboys who are currently ranked third in Class 2A with a record of 7-0, ended the weekend winning six of seven sets, only losing their second set of the[Read More…]
Fisher wins second Meeker Classic title
MEEKER | “From the looks of the crowds and the parking lot it was a good one for attendance,” said Meeker Classic director Maym Cunningham of the 32nd annual sheepdog trials. Derek Fisher of New Plymouth, Idaho, and his dog Nell, age 7, was the grand champion with a score[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 13, 2018
– MHS Softball Clinic. 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at Paintbrush Park Field #1. Boys and girls k-8th grade are invited to this free softball clinic run by the MHS Softball Team. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – National Public Lands Day Volunteering at Sanderson Hills Park Sept.[Read More…]
Public Notices: September 13, 2018
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joyce Hicks, Deceased, Rio Blanco County District Court Case Number 18PR30010. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco, County, Colorado on or before December 28, 2018, or[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 13, 2018
Ads for 09/13/18 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** Rio Blanco Farm Bureau’s Member Appreciation Picnic & Annual Meeting Sunday ~ Sept. 16th ~ 12:30pm City Park ?? – Please call 970-756-4462 or 878-4460 The 2018 Annual Craft & Gift Show will be Friday, Nov. 2rd from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. and Saturday, Nov. 3th[Read More…]
Letter: Turkey vultures a public health threat?
Dear Editor: I have been wondering…
GOLDEN SPADE AWARDS …
Elaine Urie (top) was the August winner of the Golden Spade award for a business in Rangely, and Vicky (bottom) and Kurt Douglas were the residential winners. Courtesy Photos
Days Gone By: September 6, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – During the coming week The Herald will send bills to its patrons, and all are respectfully urged to pay up—at least what they can, as every little bit helps in the present emergency. – Craig was the scene of murder one day this[Read More…]
