MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys hosted the Roaring Fork Rams last week at Meeker High School, seeking redemption after a 66-37 loss to the Rams in January. However, the Cowboys were unable to secure the win, falling 61-46. Despite the loss, several Cowboys had strong performances. Senior Drew Drake went[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Blunt earns second state championship title
MEEKER | The Meeker boys wrestling team traveled to Ball Arena this past weekend to compete in the Colorado State Wrestling Championships. The Cowboys qualified five wrestlers for the event, led by seniors Cade Blunt (175 lbs) and Clay Crawford (138 lbs). They were joined by junior Drake Jones[Read More…]
MHS holds third annual Empty Bowls fundraiser
MEEKER | This past Tuesday, Meeker High School held its Empty Bowls fundraiser during the girls’ and boys’ basketball games against Roaring Fork. This year marked the third year of the event, with proceeds benefiting the Meals on Wheels program through Pioneers Medical Center. The fundraising goal for this year’s[Read More…]
Meeker Board of Trustees discuss community wildfire defense grant, approve liquor license transfers
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting last week at the town hall at 7 p.m., with all board members present. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, followed by the approval of minutes from the previous meeting. The board then moved to approve[Read More…]
On the road to the ‘Big Show’: Five MHS wrestlers headed for state tournament in Denver this weekend
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys wrestling team competed in the regional tournament last weekend, bringing 11 wrestlers and finishing third overall out of 15 teams. The Cowboys finished with a team score of 135 points. Three Meeker wrestlers won individual regional titles: Cade Blunt, Clay Crawford, and Koy[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling makes history, sends four to state
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team made history this past weekend by competing in its first-ever regional tournament. The event determined which wrestlers advance to the Colorado High School State Wrestling Championships at Ball Arena this weekend. The Cowboys sent seven wrestlers to the regional tournament, all[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys win one, drop two; fall to 9-9 for the season
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys girls basketball team secured a home victory Thursday against the Plateau Valley Cowboys, winning 52-41. The win came after a tough loss to the Grand Valley Cardinals the previous Saturday. Head coach Megan Shelton, facing her former team, saw her squad step up in a[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys fall to Plateau Valley, but bounce back in double overtime win against Gunnison
MEEKER | Meeker High School’s boys basketball team hosted the Plateau Valley Cowboys last Thursday evening, suffering a tough 50-39 loss. The defeat marked the Cowboys’ fifth consecutive loss. Head coach Klark Kindler discussed his team’s defensive struggles. “We did some good things. They are talented and we had a[Read More…]
Library Board elects new officers, draws additional public comment
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week in the community room. Outgoing board President Meredith Deming, John Moffitt, Keri Grieser, Michael Cobb, and newly appointed member Toby Leavitt attended in person. Board member Dan Olson participated via Zoom. The meeting began with the[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT
MEEKER | The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular monthly meeting last week in Rangely, Colorado, with all three commissioners present. The meeting began with a public comment period. Wendy Gillard of Rangely congratulated Commissioners Jennifer O’Hearon and Callie Scritchfield on their election victories. Gillard said while she[Read More…]
MHS girls wrestling hosts first tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys girls wrestling team made history last weekend by hosting its first-ever tournament at Meeker High School. The event featured six visiting teams, with Meeker as the seventh competitor. Five wrestlers competed for the Cowboys on Saturday, all of whom earned placements. The team finished second[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys extend home winning streak
By JARED HENDERSON [email protected] MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys girls basketball team extended their home win streak to three games Friday night after defeating the North Fork Miners, 51-43. Junior Addie Knowles played a pivotal role in the victory, notching a double-double with 25 points and 21 rebounds. Knowles has[Read More…]
