The Rangely Panthers high school cross country teams traveled to Dolores for the state qualifying Colorado 2A Region 4 Championships. Taya Wren, Courntey Casto, and Macy Morgan lined up first. Freshman Wren secured a spot at state, getting towards the front of the race early and racing to a fourth[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
MHS XC places 12th at regionals
Rollins heading to state competition. Meeker’s cross country team traveled to Dolores for the 2A Region 4 meet on Friday. Telluride was the host school this year, and held the meet on the Boggy Draw trails. The girls raced first, and Haylee Steele managed the course in 29:03, finishing 68th[Read More…]
Panther football 3-1 in league play
In a thrilling matchup on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, RHS varsity football team delivered a commanding performance, securing a resounding victory over Soroco High School with a final score of 68-26. Kobey Chism displayed his quarterback prowess, completing three of seven passes for a total of 136 yards and two[Read More…]
Winners
The Barone Middle School boys’ basketball 7A and 7B teams played Hayden and Rangely last Saturday, winning all four games. Against Hayden, the 7A team won 40-6 and the 7B team won 36-114. Playing against Rangely, the 7A team won 39-15 and the 7B team won 24-12. Pictured is Sebastian[Read More…]
STATE SOFTBALL
The Meeker Cowboys may have had a slow start to the beginning of the season, 0-4, but they finished second in the league, upset a higher seeded Brush at regionals, and qualified for the final 16 state tournament. “With a heavy heart it’s time to talk about the end of[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 26th, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Wash Wakeman of Buford, was in town Monday with a load of ranch products. Literally speaking, Wash went into the wilderness some years ago and by the expenditure of lots of muscle, backed by a praiseworthy determination to win, has succeeded in making[Read More…]
BLESSED
People and their pets gathered on the lawn at St. James’ Episcopal Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals service in honor of the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi. Multiple dogs and a single cat present, as well as a handful of pets represented virtually, received a[Read More…]
ANNULAR ECLIPSE
In the path of totality, the annular eclipse Oct. 14 created a “ring of fire” effect. This was taken by the solar optical telescope Hinode as the Moon came between it and the Sun. Viewers here enjoyed about 80% totality with special glasses, lenses, and homemade pinhole cameras. A total[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 8-14, 2023
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on October 10, 2023 for a protection order violation. He was released on October 11, 2023 on a PR bond. A male party was arrested on October 11, 2023 for a protection order violation and criminal trespass. He was released on October 12, 2023.[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
After Dear Editor, Our community suffered a tragic loss this weekend. I have only lived in Meeker for three years and did not have an opportunity to interact with the boys. I do know that in this town most of you are family or friends or both. While I am[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Please don’t stop the presses
There is an old slang expression that seems to be used a lot during lately in a new way – all in. Whether someone uses a different version, such as “count me in,” these two words convey more weight. It becomes apparent that the person offering their support and help[Read More…]
History Lessons: Molly Rink, Part 1
As we come upon the 127th anniversary of the famous Oct. 13, 1896, Meeker Bank Robbery [attempt], I would like to take a different slant on the event. With exception of our Ute conflicts, sheep wars, and the various Roosevelts, Meeker and Rio Blanco County did not get much ink[Read More…]
