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…]
Author: Jared Henderson
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…]
MHS girls’ golf team set to open 2025 season
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team is set to begin its 2025 season Monday at Chipeta Golf Course in Grand Junction. The Cowboys return four players from last season and welcome three new additions to the squad. Head coach Amanda Back, entering her fifth season with the[Read More…]
Local couple’s truck stolen outside Denver hotel, later found wrecked
MEEKER | A couple’s trip took an unexpected turn when their truck was stolen overnight outside the La Quinta Inn on Tower Road in Denver. Flip Phillippi had planned to take his wife, Tonie Phillippi, to the airport the following morning. However, they woke up to find their vehicle missing.[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss nuclear energy, community updates
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees held their bi-monthly meeting last week. Trustees Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek, Kathy Sizemore, and Charles Day were in attendance, while Trustee Jessica Browning and Mayor Pro-Tem Christopher Lockwood were excused. Mayor Travis Day arrived late because of conflicting meeting. Before the[Read More…]
Meeker girls’ basketball season ends in playoffs
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team’s season came to a close last week after a playoff loss to the Strasburg Indians on the road. The Cowboys, the No. 24 seed, fell 54-46 to the eighth-seeded Indians in the CHSAA Class 3A state playoffs. Meeker kept the game[Read More…]
