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…]
Author: Jared Henderson
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…]
MHS Cowboys fall to North Fork Miners, Grand Valley Cardinals
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team hosted the North Fork Miners last Friday, hoping to end a two-game losing streak and improve their 3-10 record. The Miners entered the game riding a two-game winning streak with a 6-7 record. The Cowboys struggled throughout the night and ultimately[Read More…]
MHS wrestlers secure dual victory over Moffat County
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys’ wrestling team traveled to Craig last week for a dual against the Moffat County High School Bulldogs. The dual began at the 113-pound weight class following a double forfeit at 106 pounds. Eli Rundberg secured Meeker’s first win by forfeit. The Cowboys dominated early,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers continue undefeated play, 16-0 for the season and Rangely Sports Updates
RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls basketball team extended its impressive winning streak to 16 games this past weekend with back-to-back victories against Plateau Valley and Rifle High School. On Friday, the Lady Panthers traveled to Plateau Valley, defeating the Cowboys 61-33. The victory marked their 15th consecutive win[Read More…]
Upcoming vacancies for Meeker School District
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board of Education held its regular January meeting last week at the district office. All seven board members were present. The meeting began with student celebrations and staff recognitions. Two students were recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the first semester. A group of staff[Read More…]
Barone Middle School girls basketball teams win season-ending tournament
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School girls basketball teams competed in the season-ending tournament in Granby on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Both teams played hard and brought home first-place honors. The eighth-grade team, coached by Mindy Finley and Jen Phelan, included Haigen Harrison, Midy Carmargo, Tacey Toon, Alexandria Trout, Sophia[Read More…]
White River Alliance and Colorado River Watch discuss water year, river status
Brandon Sanders, new Plant Center director, also spoke to the group MEEKER | The White River Alliance and Colorado River Watch board held their regular January meeting last Wednesday, with all members present. The session opened with a treasury report from Lois Williams, who announced the board has $3,093 in[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys split weekend games
MEEKER | Last Friday, the Meeker High School girls basketball team hosted the Aspen Skiers. The Cowboys entered the game with a 6-5 record after a loss to the Gunnison Cowboys, while the Skiers held a 1-7 record, most recently falling to the Roaring Fork Rams. Meeker had dominated their[Read More…]
Meeker wrestling falls to Delta, takes first at Cardinal Invitational
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys’ wrestling team faced off against the Delta Panthers last Wednesday, losing a tightly contested dual 40-39. The matchup began with the 106-pound bout, where Delta’s Jenesis Naranjo claimed victory by forfeit. Naranjo was followed by teammate Mar Soe, who defeated Eli Rundberg, giving[Read More…]
