Beer has been a part of human history for 5,000 years, and homebrewing and microbreweries have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the last 20 years, especially in Colorado. Hops, which provide flavor and act as a preservative, are an essential ingredient in beer. The hop plant is a rhizome,[Read More…]
Month: August 2020
Three more tourneys for Cowboy linksmen
MEEKER | MHS Cowboy golf has three additional tournaments under their belts. The teams, which are chosen by a golf-off, have five members traveling the courses of western Colorado. “We have seen good improvement from Montrose,” commented head coach Willy Theos. “I’m seeing some great shots and some good holes[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series final results
Coming soon! Please check back tomorrow.
Conservation Corner: Aug. 20, 2020
Forest Health and Wildfire What is hydrophobicity and why are hydrophobic soils significant? Many resources are dependent upon each other, leaving no room for error in one without affecting several others. Severe fires burning with high intensity impact the soil, forest, and watershed health for many years to come. After[Read More…]
Gates wins big at RBC Fair
RBC |Six years into his 4-H career, Spencer Gates, 14, of Meeker, has taken home the title of Grand Champion for market, breeding and showmanship of goats. Gates described his winning goat “Al” as an “up-and-comer.” “He did not look like a show winner when he was born whatsoever. He[Read More…]
Herd management plan proposals will be presented in Zoom webinar
RBC | Wildlife managers and biologists with Colorado Parks and Wildlife are preparing a long range plan for deer and elk herds in the western parts of Rio Blanco, Garfield, and Mesa Counties. A public meeting will be held to gather input for the draft plans for deer in the[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Aug. 20, 2020
Aug. 10-16, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 647 phone calls last week including 62 911 calls, answered 77 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 196 outgoing calls. A total of 254 calls for service were created, 75 for the Sheriff’s Office, 96 for MPD. Note the department breakdown[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Aug. 20, 2020
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • The fruit crop at Grand Junction this year suprasses all previous years. All Colorado should turn out and see our western valleys, which are fast becoming California’s rivals. • It is now drawing to the season when citizens who have the interests[Read More…]
19 running for Cowboy XC
RBC I The changes to fall sports by CHSAA this year means that the cross country is seeing some new faces on the team and some growth, there are currently 19 kids regularly attending practice. “The numbers are fluctuating a bit,” said assistant coach Kris Casey, “we hope to see[Read More…]
Meeker softball
MEEKER | Cowboy softball looks a little different this year. There are only 16 games on the roster, rather than the traditional 23. Head coach Briana Williams said, “The girls have great attitudes, even though times are frustrating, they are making the best of it, it’s a great group.” And[Read More…]
Three JV, five varsity meets scheduled for Rangely XC
RANGELY | Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) recently announced drastic changes to the typical high school sports and activities schedule.With football and volleyball being postponed until March, cross country is the only sport being offered at Rangely High School this fall. Facing a season full of new guidelines and[Read More…]