MEEKER | After returning from spring break, the Meeker High School track and field team was back in action Saturday at the Mickey Dunn Invitational. Competing against larger schools, the Cowboys placed 19th out of 26 teams. Head coach Jordan Brown acknowledged the challenges of the meet. “There were quite[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Cowboys have rough start to 2025 season
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team opened its 2025 season last week with a tough doubleheader against Battle Mountain at home. The Cowboys struggled in both games, falling 11-0 in seven innings in the opener and 15-0 in five innings in the second game. In the first game,[Read More…]
Meeker Library Board discusses public comments, financial reports and roofing project
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular March meeting last week in the community room, with all board members present. Community member Kathleen Kelley was the only public attendee to speak. She proposed revising the public comment format, suggesting the board eliminate broad, non-agenda-related remarks and instead[Read More…]
PMC board hears from staff, public
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board held its monthly meeting last week in the boardroom at Pioneers Medical Center. All board members were present, joined by a room filled with community members. Before the public comment period, board members shared updates. Member Kim Tedford noted[Read More…]
Meeker School Board discusses salaries, insurance, and policy updates
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board of Education held its monthly regular meeting last week at the district office. Board President Bill de Vergie, Vice President Tom Allen, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Joe Nieslanik, Heather Sauls, and Tony Theos attended. Member Ann Franklin was excused due to travel but[Read More…]
Rowdy Rosendahl returns to Meeker for hometown concert
MEEKER | Rising country music star Rowdy Rosendahl made a triumphant return to his hometown this past weekend, performing at Riggs Bar in Meeker, Colorado. The venue was packed with community members eager to support their local talent, creating an electric atmosphere for the highly anticipated homecoming performance. For Rosendahl,[Read More…]
Meeker High School baseball opens 2025 season
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team kicked off its 2025 season this past Tuesday, hosting the Battle Mountain Huskies for a doubleheader at Paintbrush Park. The Cowboys are led by returning seniors: No. 2 Finley Deming, No. 6 Carson Klinzmann, No. 8 Cooper Arnold, No. 12 Alan Rivera,[Read More…]
BMS wrestling team take first in Rangely
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School wrestling team has had an eventful past two weekends, competing in both the Hayden Tournament on March 15, 2025, and the Rangely JH Wrestling Invitational this past weekend. At the Hayden Tournament, the Cowboys sent only 17 wrestlers instead of their usual 32 but[Read More…]
Stepping On: Preventing falls and improving lives
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center’s Stepping On program recently concluded its first fall prevention class of the year with great success! Falls pose a serious risk for older adults, impacting 1 in 4 seniors annually. Thankfully, falls can be prevented, and Stepping On is a proven initiative that reduces falls[Read More…]
Back takes over as Meeker Golf Course manager, plans for exciting season ahead
MEEKER | What does it take to manage a golf course that serves hundreds of players each week? Jason Back is ready to show the community as he steps into his new role as the golf course manager at Meeker Golf Course. Back has had a long-standing connection to the[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners make board appointments, discuss broadband upgrades
RBC | The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular public meeting last week at the courthouse in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which included payroll, accounts payable, and various reports. Following public comment—of[Read More…]
Meeker track and field kicks off the season with strong performances
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field season is underway, with the team beginning practice on Feb. 24. This season marks the first for head coach Jordan Brown, who takes over for former head coach Hallie Blunt. While Blunt is not coaching this year, she will occasionally assist[Read More…]
