RANGELY | For the first time in seven years, boys high school golf is back on the course at Rangely High School. Leading the revival is head coach Clark Edwards, a 2008 Rangely graduate who has called the town home nearly his entire life—except for a few years in Arizona,[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Survey markers preserve Meeker’s layout — and save homeowners money
MEEKER | A few small nails hidden in the streets of Meeker connect modern-day property lines to maps drawn more than a century ago. As those markers disappear, so does the town’s ability to know exactly where anything begins or ends. What are those small, round metal markers in the[Read More…]
Five and Flying: Meeker Marlins ride the wave to another state title
MEEKER | They’re known as the Meeker Marlins, and they have become a force to be reckoned with. This past weekend in Cortez, the Marlins swam their way to a fifth consecutive Colorado seasonal state championship, extending a dominant streak that now spans half a decade. They did it in[Read More…]
MHS alum Burri returns to Meeker golf program as head coach
MEEKER | Returning to lead the boys golf program at his alma mater, 2016 Meeker High School graduate Nick Burri says he’s honored and excited to give back to a sport that’s been a lifelong passion. Though he played high school golf for Rangely—due to Meeker not having a team[Read More…]
Rodeo lights and fair fun highlight week seven of Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | Under the glow of arena lights and with the smell of funnel cakes drifting from the nearby fairgrounds, Week Seven of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series brought the town together once again for fast times and tough competition. The night kicked off with steer riding, where three contestants[Read More…]
Library board discusses finances, policy and parental access to library accounts
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library District held its regular monthly board meeting for July last week in the community room at the Meeker Public Library. Board President John Moffitt, Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and member Dan Olson attended the meeting in person, while board member Michael[Read More…]
RBC FAIR CAT SHOW
The cat show is a relatively new feature of the RBC Fair. This year two competitors brought their feline friends to compete. Names and results were not available as of press time. JARED HENDERSON PHOTOS
Back-to-back wins and breakout rides mark Meeker Rodeo’s sixth week in the 2025 series
MEEKER | From a blistering 89-point bull ride to a lightning-fast 2.58-second breakaway run, Week Six of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series delivered high-level competition and standout performances from both returning champions and new winners. The night opened with the open team roping event, where Meeker local Kash Atwood and[Read More…]
Meeker rec softball teams wrap up season with strong tournament showings
MEEKER | The 8–10 and 11–13-year-old recreation center softball teams wrapped up their seasons last weekend as both squads hosted end-of-season tournaments in Meeker. The 11–13 team hosted their tournament at Paintbrush Park, where they faced Rifle 1 in the semifinal round. It was a hard-fought game, and Meeker[Read More…]
Shults wraps up, Stallings steps up: FCCLA builds future leaders at Meeker High School
MEEKER | For Aimee Shults and Autumn Stallings, the recent National FCCLA Leadership Conference was more than just a competition — it marked the culmination of years of dedication, teamwork, and personal growth. Shults, who graduated from Meeker High School this spring, closed a proud chapter of her high school[Read More…]
ERBHSD reviews financials, apartment use, billing transparency and more in July meeting
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District board held its regular July meeting last week at Pioneers Medical Center with all board members present. The day began with the board’s financial meeting, where members reviewed fiscal reports and discussed shifting hospital funds from out-of-district bank accounts to local[Read More…]
Rangely takes first strides under Hill at Meeker scrimmage
RANGELY | Before the first whistle of the regular season, the Rangely Panthers hit the court in Meeker for a two-day preseason camp—leaving with more than just court time, but a clearer picture of the team’s potential. The Panthers competed in a scrimmage tournament this past weekend, facing off against[Read More…]
