The Theos/Swallow Fork sheep passed through Meeker Monday on their way to summer pasture, marking the unofficial beginning of a new season. When the sheep are heading east, summer is coming. When the sheep are heading west, get ready for winter. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Author: Jared Henderson
Hernandez, Watson lead Meeker in season-ending stretch
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team wrapped up its season with two late tournaments, finishing the year with continued progress and development across a young roster. Last week, the Cowboys competed in the Rifle Bears Invitational on April 27 at Rifle Golf Course, finishing seventh overall as[Read More…]
Meeker relays shine at Western Slope League Championship
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team competed at the 1A/2A Western Slope League Championships, held May 1-2 at Coal Ridge High School, posting several podium finishes and a league title highlighted by a record-breaking performance in the girls 4×800-meter relay. The Meeker girls 4×800-meter relay team[Read More…]
Meeker bats come alive in Steamboat sweep, top Rangely
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School baseball team opened play on the road at Steamboat on April 29, 2026, in a doubleheader against the Sailors. Meeker opened the series with a 20-4 win behind a balanced offensive attack. Junior Said Rodriguez powered the lineup with a home run,[Read More…]
Board reviews pharmacy losses, system issues and future planning
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, which oversees Pioneers Medical Center, held its regular April meeting last week with all members present. The board opened the meeting by approving the agenda and minutes from its March meeting with no changes. Senior Finance Analyst Janae Stanworth[Read More…]
Meeker school board approves curriculum, discusses water use and facility projects
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office with all board members present. Following approvals, the board moved into student celebrations, recognizing Meeker Elementary School Student Council fundraising efforts and high school science teacher Sarah Powell for completing an[Read More…]
After Prom event offers students safe, high-energy entertainment
MEEKER | Meeker High School students were treated to a night of games, prizes, food and activities during the annual After Prom event this past weekend, a parent-driven, community-supported tradition designed to provide a safe, supervised environment following prom. The event was held April 25 at Meeker High School and[Read More…]
Trustees approve resolutions, review water, library and park security
MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting last week at Town Hall, with all members present. During the meeting, trustees approved key resolutions, reviewed infrastructure needs and continued discussions on long-term governance and water planning. Trustee Jeff Madison asked about a Lexipol charge, which[Read More…]
Meeker track and field shines at Clint Wells Invitational
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Clint Wells Invitational, hosted by Moffat County High School, highlighted by multiple relay wins and podium finishes. Co-head coach Terrence Casias said conditions were challenging but the team still showed progress. “It was[Read More…]
Cowboys struggle against Aspen, fall in close road loss to Olathe
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team opened the week at home April 21 with a non league doubleheader against Aspen, but the Cowboys were unable to slow down the Skiers in either contest. The last time the two teams met was during the 2025 season when Meeker traveled[Read More…]
From shared roots to small-town success
From shared roots to small-town success, three Meeker business owners with ties to Colorado’s Front Range have built new lives in the same community. From left to right, Josh Harrison of Backcountry Outpost, Frank Maestas of Piceance Creek Tavern and Alexis Stone of Off the Olive Branch stand in their[Read More…]
BOCC hears public input, delays decision on healing center regulations
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting April 14 in Meeker, with all three commissioners present. During the public comment period, resident J.H. Sheridan addressed the board regarding term limits for county officials, saying voters already have the ability to remove elected[Read More…]
