“This was our fourth year and what a year it was,” Kelsey Tate said via email. “Meeker Gymkhana has gotten bigger and better each summer drawing competitors from several surrounding communities some as far as Wyoming.” Meeker Gymkhana has six age divisions — lead line through adult — and each[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Obituary: Alvan Nye
Feb. 28, 1925 ~ Aug. 29, 2022 Longtime Meeker area resident Alvan Nye, 97, passed away on Aug. 29, 2022. Alvan and his twin brother Alva were born on Feb. 28, 1925, in Wichita Falls, Texas, during a move by the family from Texas to the La Junta, Colorado, area.[Read More…]
THIRD ANNUAL MUSTANG MAKEOVER …
Champions were crowned for the third annual Meeker Mustang Makeover Saturday, Aug. 27. This year’s under saddle grand champion was Doreen from the Swasey HMA in Utah, trained by Eric Pflueger of Nunn, Colorado (top). Doreen went for a record-breaking $9,250 in the auction. Reserve champion Rosalita (second from top)[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: September 1, 2022
Open house at The TANK RANGELY | This Labor Day Weekend The TANK again joins with the Town of Rangely to present Septemberfest. The TANK will have Open House hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. And on Saturday[Read More…]
FESTIVAL TIME …
KATELIN COOK/DESSA WATSON/CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
RIO HAPPENINGS: AUGUST 22 ~ AUGUST 28, 2022
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of 8/22. CALL SUMMARIES 8/22/2022 @ 8:06 am. A caller reported smelling a bear near a residence in the town limits of Meeker. Colorado Parks and Wildlife was notified. 8/23/2022 @ 9:33 am. A suspicious person was reported in the area of[Read More…]
Annual quilt show supports women’s education programs
Take a break from the dogs and hot summer days to enjoy the hard work and artistic treasures at the 2022 quilt show. This year’s event is Sept. 9, 12-5:30 p.m. and Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., in Meeker. Your small[Read More…]
RHS volleyball to host Baggs team Saturday
Special to the Herald Timesrangely I Rangely Volleyball has a great turn out this year with 30 girls playing. Even with so many players, Rangely will still be young on the court. This season will be led by three seniors, Kyrah Phelps, Kenzie Satterly and Kristiana Terry. With 16 freshmen,[Read More…]
COWBOY GOLF …
COURTESY PHOTOScoring from the Devil’s Thumb Golf Tournament were an 88 from Sam Hightower, 90 for Wil Schwartz (above with antelope), 95 for Drew Drake, 109 for Thomas Curry and 110 for Alex Garcia.
Meeker XC hosts Invitational
Five cross country teams joined Meeker for the Invitational meet on Saturday, Aug. 20. The first competition of the season, there were a total of 73 runners on the course between varsity and JV with a good mix of competition from Aspen, Battle Mountain, Rangely, Rifle and Soroco with perfect[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: August 25, 2022
Wagon Wheel OHV Club meeting MEEKER | The next Wagon Wheel OHV Club meeting will be held Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Mexican House in Meeker. Open house at The TANK RANGELY | This Labor Day Weekend The TANK again joins with the Town of Rangely to present[Read More…]
Panthers run at Meeker meet
This past weekend, the Rangely Panther high school cross country teams opened up their competitive season at the Meeker XC Invitational. After a good summer of running and encouraging first couple of weeks of practice, the Panthers were looking forward to this one. The varsity boys took off first, led[Read More…]
