MEEKER | The Barone Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball teams opened their season with a strong showing against Sleeping Giant on Aug. 23 at the elementary school. The seventh-grade A and B teams made early statements in their first matches of the year. The A team swept its contest[Read More…]
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Barone Middle School cross country opens season in Grand Junction
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School cross country team began its season Aug. 23 at the Grand Junction Central Warrior Invitational, showing promise despite less-than-ideal preparation in the weeks leading up to the race. “I felt like everyone had a good first race considering practice conditions the first two weeks[Read More…]
Years of dedication pay off in Mergelman’s final 4-H fair
RANGELY | From the barn at age 2 to the show ring this year, Ryann Mergelman’s 4-H journey ended with a double victory. She capped her career at the Rio Blanco County Fair by winning Grand Champion hog and Reserve Grand Champion lamb. Mergelman has shown livestock since she was[Read More…]
Library board considers building concerns, reviews programs
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Public Library Board held its monthly meeting for August. Board Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and member Dan Olson attended in person. Board President John Moffitt attended via Zoom. Board member Michael Cobb was absent from the meeting that evening. The meeting[Read More…]
Meeker boys golf opens season at Rangely after wildfire delay
MEEKER | After a delayed start to the season due to two wildfires, the Meeker High School boys golf team returned to the course last week for its first tournament of the year. The event also marked the head coaching debut of Nick Burri. Burri said it felt great to[Read More…]
Meeker cross country competes at Lake County Invitational in Leadville
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys cross country team traveled to Leadville on Saturday to compete in the Lake County Invitational, facing cooler temperatures and a morning drizzle before clear skies cleared the way for the high school races. The weather was a stark contrast to last weekend’s hot conditions in[Read More…]
Resilient Cowboys eye rebound against Basalt after 1-8 start
MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball team endured a tough weekend on the road, dropping four straight games in doubleheaders against Delta and Montezuma-Cortez. The Lady Cowboys now stand at 1-8 on the season. On Friday, Meeker opened its series at Delta. The Cowboys scored once in the first[Read More…]
Meeker falls to Centauri in season opener, looks to regroup at Wiggins
MEEKER | The Meeker High School football team opened its 2025 season on the road Friday night, falling 34-6 to Centauri. The Cowboys were looking to redeem themselves from last year’s 33-6 home loss to the Falcons but again struggled to slow down a physical Centauri squad. “We ran into[Read More…]
Rangely volleyball stays hot with sweep of Grand Valley
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…]
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…]
