The Rangely Panthers began their 2023-2024 wrestling season on the road this past weekend, starting in Olathe, Colorado. The dual meet proved to be tightly contested. Freshman Cameron Preciado had an impressive debut, pinning his opponent in just 26 seconds. Fellow freshman Christian Fortunato received a forfeit. A notable match[Read More…]
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Rangely Panthers face tough opener against Manila
The Rangely Panthers boys basketball team commenced their season with a challenging away game against the Manila Mustangs on Friday, Dec. 1. The Mustangs set a brisk pace, securing a 22-7 lead in the first quarter, largely thanks to their success with the first four three-pointers. The youthful Panthers, featuring[Read More…]
Lady Panthers triumph at Manila Holiday tournament
The lady Panthers showcased their skills at the Manila Holiday Tournament, playing two games over the weekend. They faced off against Manila on Friday and American Heritage on Saturday. In the game against Manila, the Panthers started strong, leading 12-4 in the first quarter. Despite a challenging second quarter, they[Read More…]
ERBM 5TH/6TH GIRLS BBALL CHAMPS
Meeker has another championship team, the fifth and sixth-grade rec league basketball team. The team, coached by Ivy Coryell and Kristi Wilson, took first place in their end-of-season tournament last weekend in Debeque. “We had a great basketball season!” commented Coryell. “The girls had a lot of fun and they[Read More…]
Kennedy receives Freshman Excellence Award at OSU Ferguson College of Ag
The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Ferguson College of Agriculture recognized five second-year students for their academic performance, service, campus involvement and achievements during their freshman year. Tatumn Kennedy, a Meeker High School alum, is one of four recipients of the Freshmen Excellence Award. Kennedy is a sophomore majoring in biosystems[Read More…]
Rangely, Dinosaur police to coordinate on dispatch, more
PRESS RELEASE The Town of Dinosaur and the Town of Rangely are coordinating on an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to cover dispatch services and non-emergent calls and assist officers in need. The agreement has been in the works for a while, according to Rangely Police Chief Ti Hamblin, who updated the[Read More…]
CPW to randomly survey 6,000 elk hunters about over-the-counter elk license regulations
As Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wraps up its review of the current Big Game Season Structure, staff are reaching out to hunters about current over-the-counter (OTC) elk license regulations. CPW will be emailing surveys to 6,000 elk hunters who received an elk license in Colorado in 2018 or 2022[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – December 7th, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago While branding stock at the Sheridan ranch, A.Y. Cook had a leg broken. Dr. French set the injured member. If the blizzards turned out so far in the East a fair sample of what is to come, the predictions of a hard winter will[Read More…]
WRCD recognizes student conservation posters
BY OPAL MUNGER Herald Intern At the Meeker School District board meeting on Nov. 27, members of the White River Conservation District (WRCD) recognized sixth-grade students from Barone Middle School for a poster-designing competition. The students were tasked with designing a poster promoting water conservation. The Colorado Association Water District[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOV. 19-25. 2023
ARRESTS A 32 year-old male was arrested on 11/23/2023 for domestic violence, harassment and criminal mischief. A 47 year-old male was arrested on 11/26/2023 for violation of protection order. CALL SUMMARIES There were a total of 6 car vs deer accidents this week in Rio Blanco County. 11/19/2023 @ 11:57[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 30th, 2023
Mountain Valley Bank Charity Challenge MEEKER | The Mountain Valley Bank Charity Challenge will be held from Dec. 4-8. Each employee chooses a local charity and decorates their office/area to showcase the charity. We encourage the community to make donations to our charities. The bank will match up to $150[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Thank you from Muxlow family Dear Editor, We sincerely want to thank this amazing community for the outpouring of love and support during this dark and difficult time. Not only this community but surrounding communities have reached out and offered support by any means necessary. To every single person who[Read More…]
