White River Electric Association crews were out Tuesday decking the big spruce trees in front of the county courthouse with strings of holiday lights (above). Town of Meeker personnel were out on Wednesday morning installing decorations downtown. All we’re missing is snow. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Author: Jared Henderson
The future of the outdoors starts here! Inside Northwest Colorado’s recreation initiative
MEEKER | From the Flat Tops to the wide-open country along the White River, Northwest Colorado’s landscape draws hunters, anglers, OHV riders, hikers and ranchers alike. Managing that balance is the mission behind the Colorado Regional Partnership Initiative, a statewide effort taking root in Rio Blanco and Moffat counties. Leading[Read More…]
Cowboys look to raise the bar in year two of girls’ wrestling
MEEKER | A year after launching the program last season, Meeker High School girls wrestling team returns to the mat with a clearer identity, seasoned athletes and a fresh group of newcomers ready to step in. The Cowboys open their second season with something they didn’t have a year ago[Read More…]
Building momentum: MHS prepares for new season
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys wrestling season is just around the corner, and Head Coach Stryker Lane enters his second year in the role with a sense of confidence and purpose. Lane spent four years as an assistant under former Head Coach J.C. Watt, an experience he said[Read More…]
Library Board reviews finances, public concerns, and facility needs
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, with all trustees present. The board approved the agenda before opening the floor for public comment. Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey outlined the school’s ongoing collaboration with the library, noting that seventh- and eighth-grade students[Read More…]
Library board warned of revenue cap as mill levy, budget talks continue
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board continued its months-long review of budget planning, mill levy options and long-term capital needs during a November work session last week. The board also discussed facility safety concerns and received an update on its intergovernmental agreement with the town and county. All[Read More…]
Meeker’s 8-3 season ends against state’s top-ranked Demons
MEEKER | The No. 8 Meeker Cowboys traveled to Buena Vista this past weekend to face the No. 1 Buena Vista Demons in the quarterfinal round of the CHSAA Class 1A state playoffs. The Cowboys came into the matchup after a 41-18 win over the No. 9 Platte Valley Broncos[Read More…]
Meeker girls basketball taps Craig native as head coach
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball program has a new leader this season, bringing experience and energy to the court. Eric Hamilton, a Craig native, began his career coaching girls basketball in Hayden before spending eight years coaching boys at Moffat County, including his son’s team and later[Read More…]
Barone Middle School Boys Basketball teams finish strong with District Titles
MEEKER | This past weekend, the Barone Middle School boys basketball program wrapped up its season with strong finishes across all teams. On Friday, the B teams hosted the district tournament. The eighth grade B team won the championship, while the seventh grade B team finished as runner-up after falling[Read More…]
BOCC meeting draws full room, split opinions on library administration
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting last week in Meeker, opening to a full room of community members. Before beginning the agenda, Commissioner Doug Overton paused to recognize and thank veterans in attendance and throughout the community. “Whether you served in[Read More…]
Cowboys charge past Platte Valley, advance to quarterfinals
MEEKER | The Meeker High School football team returned to Starbuck Stadium this past weekend to host the first round of the CHSAA Class 1A state playoffs, taking on the No. 9-seeded Platte Valley Broncos. The No. 8 Cowboys entered the matchup riding a seven-game win streak and coming off[Read More…]
Cowboys close volleyball season with pride and promise
MEEKER | The Meeker High School volleyball team wrapped up its 2025 season this past weekend, traveling to Holyoke to compete in the CHSAA Class 2A Region 5 Tournament. The No. 20-seeded Cowboys opened play Saturday morning against No. 32 Swallows Charter Academy from Pueblo, earning a commanding three-set sweep[Read More…]
