MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team stayed busy over the past week, playing five games across Western Colorado as it closed the regular season and remained in position for a potential postseason berth. The stretch began on the road, where Meeker served as the home team against Grand[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Panthers close regular season with standout finishes
RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field teams wrapped up a busy week with strong performances at the Wild West Twilight Last Chance meet May 6 at Stocker Stadium and the Cardinal Invitational on May 9 in Parachute. At the Wild West Twilight meet hosted by Central High[Read More…]
Meeker Track and Field qualifies deep field for state meet
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team closed out the regular season with strong performances at two final qualifying meets last week, competing May 6 at the Wild West Twilight Last Chance meet in Grand Junction, hosted by Central High School, and May 9 at the Cardinal[Read More…]
First Wendll’s White River Roasters FUNdraising Games brings community together in Meeker
MEEKER | Community members of all ages gathered at Bob King Track at Starbuck Stadium on Saturday morning for the first Wendll’s White River Roasters FUNdraising Games, an event focused on fun, friendly competition and community involvement while also raising money for the Meeker High School Activities Fund. The event,[Read More…]
WET & WOOLLY TRAFFIC
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
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…]
