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Niki Turner
Co-Owner
Editor/Journalist
970.878.4017 x. 402
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Caitlin Walker
Co-Owner
Marketing Production Manager
970.878.4017
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Lucas Turner
Journalist
970-274-0569
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  • Bailey is our first Marketing Mixology partner and we are excited to help her promote this fun event along with the Meeker Colorado Chamber of Commerce!

Bailey and Real Estate West will host the second annual Easter Egg Hunt March 25th-29th. Go follow her page so you don't miss any clues!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_waldref_rew?igsh=MXQ5Y3dtOWN4emNkNw==

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  • More freudenfreude, less schadenfreude… Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
  • 🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Herald Times! 🍀 According to the Census Bureau, over 31 million people - or 9.5%! - in America claim Irish ancestry! Everyone have a safe and fun Patty's Day celebrating your Irishness, real or honorary!
  • The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some grass and a golf course,” commented head coach Amanda Back. Vivian Brown, pictured on the left, broke 100 and shot a 94 and Jayda May second from right shot a 99. From the far right, excluding those that have been mentioned, Averee Woodward, Joelle Soler, Mia Pinzon, Aurora Stalling, and Kailynn Watson all played scramble. This was Pinzon’s, Stalling’s and Watson’s first tournament as Meeker High School girl golfers. “It’s going to be a great season,” ended Back.
  • Mountain Sage Therapeutics held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 640 Main St. in Meeker. Owners Teresa Wilde and Justin Noller offer movement, energy, and massage therapy for animals and their human companions. They are pictured here with the Chamber of Commerce and local citizens who attended. View their service on their website at www.mountainsagetherapeutics.abmp.com and contact them for an appointment 970-706-8445.
  • Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice layers suffocate the fragile bent grass putting surfaces and getting the snow off allows Mother Nature to start her healing process earlier.
“For 50 years I’ve waited to see Meeker’s greens come out this nice,” said Jim Cook, who is returning to help at the course.” Hats off to Hunter and Matt Fellows who did an excellent job applying the snow mold preventative last fall which has made all the difference this year.”
Board members and volunteers are very hopeful that this will be a turnaround year for the local 9-hole course which plans an early April opening, weather permitting.
  • The 2024 Colorado State Champions hosted their annual awards banquet Sunday. Head Coach JC Watt and Assistant Coach Carl Padilla commented on this year’s team’s success as a product of work in the room, dedication by wrestlers and coaches, and a champion mentality. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
  • Once again, the Rangely High School lady Panthers basketball team battled their way to the state championship in Denver. They ended a wildly successful season the ninth-ranked 2A Division team in the state with a 35-29 loss on March 7 to Wiggins and a March 8 loss to Denver Christian 60-46. Bottom row: Aubrey Keeney, TyLee Fielder, Ashlynn Ducey, Miah Wren, Emmeree Wagner. Top row: Coach Lohry, Rachel Elder, Aubrianna Tapia, Addison Scott, Annika Cantrell, Ryann Mergelman, Kastyn Dembowski, Miley Chism. Coach Nate Terrin (in back) and Head Coach Jimmie Mergelman.
  • The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Mountain Climber awards, Rylee Sullivan Western Slope All-Conference and Ainsley Selle Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Gold Heart awards.
Bailey is our first Marketing Mixology partner and we are excited to help her promote this fun event along with the Meeker Colorado Chamber of Commerce!

Bailey and Real Estate West will host the second annual Easter Egg Hunt March 25th-29th. Go follow her page so you don't miss any clues!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089966804052

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_waldref_rew?igsh=MXQ5Y3dtOWN4emNkNw==

đź’šđź’šđź’š

Marketing Mixology is a FREE promotion where we spotlight one lucky local business across print, digital, and social channels each month! 

#locallove #locallovespotlight #lovemeeker #marketingmixology #shoplocal #superchargeyourmarketing
Bailey is our first Marketing Mixology partner and we are excited to help her promote this fun event along with the Meeker Colorado Chamber of Commerce! Bailey and Real Estate West will host the second annual Easter Egg Hunt March 25th-29th. Go follow her page so you don't miss any clues! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089966804052 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_waldref_rew?igsh=MXQ5Y3dtOWN4emNkNw== đź’šđź’šđź’š Marketing Mixology is a FREE promotion where we spotlight one lucky local business across print, digital, and social channels each month! #locallove #locallovespotlight #lovemeeker #marketingmixology #shoplocal #superchargeyourmarketing
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More freudenfreude, less schadenfreude… Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
More freudenfreude, less schadenfreude… Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Herald Times! 🍀 According to the Census Bureau, over 31 million people - or 9.5%! - in America claim Irish ancestry! Everyone have a safe and fun Patty's Day celebrating your Irishness, real or honorary!
🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Herald Times! 🍀 According to the Census Bureau, over 31 million people - or 9.5%! - in America claim Irish ancestry! Everyone have a safe and fun Patty's Day celebrating your Irishness, real or honorary!
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The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some grass and a golf course,” commented head coach Amanda Back. Vivian Brown, pictured on the left, broke 100 and shot a 94 and Jayda May second from right shot a 99. From the far right, excluding those that have been mentioned, Averee Woodward, Joelle Soler, Mia Pinzon, Aurora Stalling, and Kailynn Watson all played scramble. This was Pinzon’s, Stalling’s and Watson’s first tournament as Meeker High School girl golfers. “It’s going to be a great season,” ended Back.
The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some grass and a golf course,” commented head coach Amanda Back. Vivian Brown, pictured on the left, broke 100 and shot a 94 and Jayda May second from right shot a 99. From the far right, excluding those that have been mentioned, Averee Woodward, Joelle Soler, Mia Pinzon, Aurora Stalling, and Kailynn Watson all played scramble. This was Pinzon’s, Stalling’s and Watson’s first tournament as Meeker High School girl golfers. “It’s going to be a great season,” ended Back.
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Mountain Sage Therapeutics held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 640 Main St. in Meeker. Owners Teresa Wilde and Justin Noller offer movement, energy, and massage therapy for animals and their human companions. They are pictured here with the Chamber of Commerce and local citizens who attended. View their service on their website at www.mountainsagetherapeutics.abmp.com and contact them for an appointment 970-706-8445.
Mountain Sage Therapeutics held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 640 Main St. in Meeker. Owners Teresa Wilde and Justin Noller offer movement, energy, and massage therapy for animals and their human companions. They are pictured here with the Chamber of Commerce and local citizens who attended. View their service on their website at www.mountainsagetherapeutics.abmp.com and contact them for an appointment 970-706-8445.
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Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice layers suffocate the fragile bent grass putting surfaces and getting the snow off allows Mother Nature to start her healing process earlier.
“For 50 years I’ve waited to see Meeker’s greens come out this nice,” said Jim Cook, who is returning to help at the course.” Hats off to Hunter and Matt Fellows who did an excellent job applying the snow mold preventative last fall which has made all the difference this year.”
Board members and volunteers are very hopeful that this will be a turnaround year for the local 9-hole course which plans an early April opening, weather permitting.
Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice layers suffocate the fragile bent grass putting surfaces and getting the snow off allows Mother Nature to start her healing process earlier. “For 50 years I’ve waited to see Meeker’s greens come out this nice,” said Jim Cook, who is returning to help at the course.” Hats off to Hunter and Matt Fellows who did an excellent job applying the snow mold preventative last fall which has made all the difference this year.” Board members and volunteers are very hopeful that this will be a turnaround year for the local 9-hole course which plans an early April opening, weather permitting.
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The 2024 Colorado State Champions hosted their annual awards banquet Sunday. Head Coach JC Watt and Assistant Coach Carl Padilla commented on this year’s team’s success as a product of work in the room, dedication by wrestlers and coaches, and a champion mentality. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
The 2024 Colorado State Champions hosted their annual awards banquet Sunday. Head Coach JC Watt and Assistant Coach Carl Padilla commented on this year’s team’s success as a product of work in the room, dedication by wrestlers and coaches, and a champion mentality. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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Once again, the Rangely High School lady Panthers basketball team battled their way to the state championship in Denver. They ended a wildly successful season the ninth-ranked 2A Division team in the state with a 35-29 loss on March 7 to Wiggins and a March 8 loss to Denver Christian 60-46. Bottom row: Aubrey Keeney, TyLee Fielder, Ashlynn Ducey, Miah Wren, Emmeree Wagner. Top row: Coach Lohry, Rachel Elder, Aubrianna Tapia, Addison Scott, Annika Cantrell, Ryann Mergelman, Kastyn Dembowski, Miley Chism. Coach Nate Terrin (in back) and Head Coach Jimmie Mergelman.
Once again, the Rangely High School lady Panthers basketball team battled their way to the state championship in Denver. They ended a wildly successful season the ninth-ranked 2A Division team in the state with a 35-29 loss on March 7 to Wiggins and a March 8 loss to Denver Christian 60-46. Bottom row: Aubrey Keeney, TyLee Fielder, Ashlynn Ducey, Miah Wren, Emmeree Wagner. Top row: Coach Lohry, Rachel Elder, Aubrianna Tapia, Addison Scott, Annika Cantrell, Ryann Mergelman, Kastyn Dembowski, Miley Chism. Coach Nate Terrin (in back) and Head Coach Jimmie Mergelman.
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The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Mountain Climber awards, Rylee Sullivan Western Slope All-Conference and Ainsley Selle Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Gold Heart awards.
The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Mountain Climber awards, Rylee Sullivan Western Slope All-Conference and Ainsley Selle Western Slope Honorable Mention and Coach’s Gold Heart awards.
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