MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center board held its regular January meeting last week, with all board members present to discuss hospital operations, community health initiatives and a leadership transition following the departure of CEO Liz Sellers. Representatives from Ovation, the organization that[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Rangely basketball keeps intensity despite narrow defeat to Vail Mountain
RANGELY | The Rangely High School boys basketball team came up just short on the road last Friday night, falling 46–43 to Vail Mountain in a tight league matchup. The Panthers entered the contest looking to avenge a 65–35 loss to the Gore Rangers last season in Rangely on Jan.[Read More…]
Regional trauma training brings advanced simulation, collaboration to Meeker
MEEKER | Emergency medical providers from across northwest Colorado gathered in Meeker last week for advanced trauma training focused on difficult airway management and pediatric emergencies, part of a regional effort to strengthen rural emergency care. The two-day training was a collaboration between the Pioneers Medical Center Trauma Program, CareFlight’s[Read More…]
Carbon credits and land restoration topic of upcoming Coffee Talk at Streamline Realty
MEEKER | A community coffee talk Friday, Feb. 6 in Meeker will focus on carbon credits and how they can be used as a tool to pay for land restoration and carbon reduction, particularly in rural and fire-impacted areas. Bob Lawrence, who works in land restoration and carbon project development[Read More…]
Meeker girls basketball bounces back after first loss, takes down Roaring Fork
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School girls basketball team began its week on the road in Wyoming, taking on the Little Snake Mustangs in the “Snake Pit.” Both teams entered the game undefeated, but only one would leave with that record intact. Unfortunately for Meeker, the Cowboys saw[Read More…]
Meeker wrestling splits duals, takes fourth at Les Mattocks Tournament
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team began its week by hosting the Delta Panthers in a dual at Meeker High School. It was a hard-fought matchup, but the Cowboys ultimately fell 46–30 to the visiting Panthers. Meeker picked up key wins from freshman Kael Overton[Read More…]
Cowboys rise and fall: Wins over Vail, Little Snake, loss to Roaring Fork
MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker High School boys basketball team began its week at home in front of its crowd, hosting the Vail Mountain Gore Rangers. The last time the teams met was Jan. 21, 2025, when Meeker traveled to Vail Mountain and fell 61–54. This time, the[Read More…]
Wolf conflicts, bison worries and water shortages top county agenda
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session last week to discuss wolf management concerns, potential bison impacts and regional water issues. The work session began with discussion centered on ongoing frustration with Colorado’s wolf reintroduction and management program. Several participants criticized how wolf depredations[Read More…]
Meeker girls basketball extends undefeated streak with three-game sweep
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team extended its undefeated start to the season with three consecutive wins this past week, including a home victory over Rangely and road wins at Olathe and Gunnison. The Cowboys opened the week at home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, against the Rangely[Read More…]
Meeker boys basketball starts week strong with home win over Rangely, splits road slate
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys basketball team began their week by hosting the Rangely Panthers in a weekday matchup. The last meeting between the teams came on Jan. 14, 2025, when the Cowboys traveled to Rangely and won 62‑61. This time, Rangely traveled to Meeker looking[Read More…]
Meeker boys wrestling dominates duals, finishes second at North Fork
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team opened a busy stretch with a strong showing at home, hosting Glenwood Springs High School and Coal Ridge High School in a Thursday night triangular on Jan. 15. The Cowboys began the evening by defending their home mat against[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling: learning, growing, winning
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team traveled to Thornton, Colorado, over the weekend to compete in the Skyview Invitational, facing a strong field from across the Front Range. Despite the level of competition, the Cowboys responded with grit and determination throughout the day. Every Meeker wrestler earned[Read More…]
