*We apologize for the mix up in this week’s print edition, here is the actual boys basketball recap! MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team returned to the court after their holiday break with a successful weekend on the road, starting the second half of the 2025-26 season[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Meeker boys wrestling tops Rifle, posts strong showing at Tournament of Champions
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team braved winter road conditions along Highway 13 to travel to Rifle for a dual against the Bears. Despite the challenging drive, the Cowboys left with a narrow 42–39 victory on Thursday evening before heading to Vernal, Utah, for the[Read More…]
From classroom to community: Empty Bowls returns – Jan. 13 event at MHS raises funds for Meals on Wheels program
MEEKER | Meeker High School will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Tuesday, Jan. 13, during the girls’ and boys’ basketball games, with proceeds benefiting the Meals on Wheels program through Pioneers Medical Center. The event brings together students, staff and community members in a student-led effort to support[Read More…]
More than vests: Shield 616 supports Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and its families
RBC | Shield 616, a Colorado Springs–based nonprofit focused on supporting first responders, hosted a family night on Dec. 30, 2025, for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and donated protective vests to deputies as a show of appreciation for their service. The event brought together deputies and their families[Read More…]
Meeker opens new year with West Grand Tournament victory
MEEKER | This past weekend the Meeker Cowboys girls wrestling team returned to the mat after taking a couple weekends off to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. They traveled to West Grand on Jan. 3 to start the second half of their season. Last year at the West[Read More…]
Cowboys repeat as West Grand Tournament champions
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys wrestling team returned to action this past weekend, opening the second half of its season with a road trip to Kremmling for the West Grand Tournament. Meeker began the new year with another strong showing, winning the team title with 203 points. The[Read More…]
Rangely High School athletics 2025: a year of success and milestones
RANGELY | The 2025 sports season was one to remember for Rangely High School, as the Panthers excelled across multiple programs, highlighted by strong performances in girls basketball, track and field, and cross-country. The No. 4-ranked Rangely Panthers opened the Class 2A girls basketball playoffs with a dominant 73-20 win[Read More…]
MHS 2025 sports wrap-up, Pt. 2
From left to right, Meeker High School golfers Wil Schwartz, Bryson Elam and Montey Franklin pose for a photo prior to the Class 2A state golf tournament. The Cowboys qualified for state for the first time as both individuals and a team. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Turning a dream into dough at Wild Flour
MEEKER | For Kylee Gardner and her family, opening Wild Flour represents more than the launch of a new business — it marks the realization of a long-held dream rooted in creativity, resilience and a love of feeding others. “I’ve always wanted to have my own little shop and create[Read More…]
Meeker High School sports wrap-up
Cowboys close 2025 with historic achievements and milestones MEEKER | As the year 2025 comes to a close, the Meeker High School athletics program reflects on a historic year of accomplishments, milestones and personal bests across multiple sports. From wrestling, basketball, golf and track and field, Meeker athletes have made[Read More…]
From foundation to finish: Transforming old houses into new homes
MEEKER | For Jayne and Steve Coley, real estate isn’t just about buying and selling. It’s about turning houses into homes, handling the hard work families can’t, and leaving a lasting impact on Meeker’s community. From inherited family homes to long-vacant properties, the couple brings new life to Meeker houses,[Read More…]
Strong audit, student achievements headline Meeker school board meeting
RBC | Earlier this month, the Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office. Board President Bill Devergie, Vice President Tom Allen, and board members Joe Nieslanik, Ann Franklin, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were present. Board Secretary Hanna Borchard was absent[Read More…]
