RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team stayed home this past weekend, hosting Grand Valley High School on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers entered the matchup with a 3-1 record, while the Cardinals arrived in Rangely at 1-4. The meeting came one week after Grand Valley fell to Rangely in[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Rangely volleyball shows promise in Hill’s debut
RANGELY | The Panthers volleyball team opened the 2025 season on a high note, hosting a tournament at Rangely High School under the direction of new head coach Angie Hill. Rangely started the weekend Friday against Hayden, earning a straight-set sweep. The Panthers won 25-20 and 25-22, their fourth consecutive[Read More…]
Fire suppression repair efforts underway on Elk, Lee fires
MEEKER | Last week, reporters from the Herald Times had the opportunity to observe suppression repair efforts on both the Lee Fire and the Elk Fire, led by Northern Rockies Team 1, offering a firsthand look at the extensive work required after a wildfire is contained. Lee Fire: Repairing Firefighting[Read More…]
From classroom to office: Holliday takes on principal role at Meeker Elementary
MEEKER | After 15 years as the art and music teacher at Meeker Elementary School, Shana Holliday is stepping into her next chapter in education as the school’s new principal. “I’ve been teaching here for 15 years,” Holliday said. “Watching some administration changes over the last five years made me[Read More…]
Early challenges give Meeker softball momentum to build on
MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball team packed plenty of action into its opening week, playing five games in four days, including a trip to the Eaton Tournament where the Cowboys notched their first win of the season. Meeker started the year on the road at Rifle, falling 15-3[Read More…]
Meeker High School cross country opens season at Warrior Invitational
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys cross country team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete at Las Colonias Park for the Warrior Invitational, hosted by Central High School. The team brought four boys for the varsity race and five for the junior varsity. Head Coach Marty Casey said[Read More…]
Cowboys set to kick off 2025-26 football season on the road this weekend
MEEKER | This Friday a new high school football season will begin for the Meeker Cowboys. After months of anticipation, the smell of freshly cut grass on Friday night will fill the air as the team opens the season on the road against the Centauri Falcons. Head coach Andy Coryell[Read More…]
Meeker sweeps Pagosa to start strong, splits matches on Day Two
MEEKER | The Meeker High School volleyball team opened its 2025 season last weekend at the Glenwood Springs Tournament, finishing 2-2 after two days of play. The Cowboys started strong Friday afternoon with a straight-set win over Pagosa Springs, 25-15, 25-15. The victory marked the second straight year Meeker swept[Read More…]
Meeker School Board holds first regular meeting for 2025-26 school year
MEEKER | The Meeker School District Board of Education held its regular meeting last week at the district office, with all board members in attendance. The board approved the agenda without changes and moved quickly into committee reports. The Meeker Education Foundation met in early July and awarded multiple grants.[Read More…]
Breakfast stop leads Dr. Atwell to Barone Middle School principal role
MEEKER | A summer road trip and a stop for breakfast at Wendll’s for a ‘Bodacious Breakfast Burrito’ and coffee set the course for Barone Middle School’s new principal, Dr. Debra Atwell. While traveling through town with her husband, Roger, they visited with a local couple who shared their story[Read More…]
MHS volleyball eyes surprise season behind veteran core
MEEKER | A new season means new opportunities for the Meeker High School volleyball team. After graduating several longtime starters, the Cowboys enter the 2025 campaign with a senior class ready to lead, rising underclassmen eager to contribute, and a coach who believes this group just might surprise people. After[Read More…]
Season opener in Grand Junction awaits MHS cross country team
MEEKER | After more than a decade at the helm, head coach Marty Casey is entering his 12th season with the Meeker High School cross country program. For Casey, the first meet of the year is less about medals and more about measuring progress — and this year’s Cowboys have[Read More…]
