The Panthers hosted the Dove Creek Bulldogs on Sept. 5 for the annual Bleed Green Lancaster Foundation game. The Panthers started the game on defense. It only took a few plays and the defense caused the first turnover of the game. Offensive drives were stalled by multiple penalties. Both teams[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Peewee Mustangs score big win
The Meeker Mustang 3rd/4th grade football team turned in a dominating performance, surging to a 28-0 lead by the start of the fourth quarter leading to a Mustang win against Glenwood Springs. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO
Panther cross country competes in Gypsum; Wren takes 3rd
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely’s cross country teams faced a new challenge this past weekend, competing at the Siena Valley Golf Course in Gypsum. The race, which included numerous 3A, 4A, and 5A teams, was a change of pace from their last meet, with runners navigating a soft,[Read More…]
Obituary – Sarah Tenae Kawcak Newtson
April 17, 1987 ~ Aug. 19, 2025 Sarah Tenae Kawcak Newtson was born in Craig, Colorado, on April 17, 1987, to Frank and Reneta Kawcak. Some of Sarah’s earliest memories were picking peas in the garden, riding horses through the field, and tending cows and sheep at the Levkulich place.[Read More…]
Obituary – Dean Arthur ‘Cowboy’ Ross
March 16, 1954 ~ Sept. 4, 2025 Dean Ross passed away in the company of family at the hospice care center in Grand Junction on Thursday morning Sept. 4, 2025. “Cowboy” fought a valiant battle with cirrhosis and passed away at the age of 71. Dean was born in Craig,[Read More…]
BLM lifts fire closure for Lee Fire
MEEKER | Effective Sept. 9, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted the fire closure for the Lee Fire, following improved conditions and successful suppression efforts. The closure was necessary to ensure public safety and allow fire personnel to conduct operations without interference. Recent assessments have confirmed that fire[Read More…]
Meeker Classic kicks off 37th year
The 37th annual Meeker Classic kicked off Wednesday morning and continues through Sunday at Ute Park with 135 handler/dog teams competing for a $27,000 purse. Enjoy the competition, multiple vendor booths, demos and presentations every day, the art show on Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilbur Barn at[Read More…]
Don’t miss this year’s P.E.O. quilt show!
MEEKER | One of Meeker’s most special events is the annual quilt show sponsored by the local P.E.O. Chapter BA. There will be 111 quilts on display this year so allow plenty of time to look at all of them. These are handmade quilts made by the talented folks of[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: AUG 24-30, 2025
ARRESTS 8/24/2025-A 28 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 9/1/2025– A 66 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Prohibited Use of a Weapon and Menacing. He remains in[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – September 4th, 2025
Thanks from Meeker jr. high volleyball team Dear Editor: The Meeker junior high school volleyball team would like to thank the Sleeping Giant volleyball team for your incredible act of kindness you showed our team. The individual gifts you gave to each girl and the beautiful flowers for each of[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: New water study adds further worries for water managers
A new study (Klavans, 2025) by climate researchers at University of Colorado Boulder adds further worries for water managers. The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), which drives the delivery of moisture to the American Southwest, is locked in its “negative” phase. Those conditions result in persistent drought. The PDO is similar[Read More…]
Panthers conquer high-altitude race
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely cross country team faced a unique challenge last Friday, competing in the Grand Mesa Trails meet at a staggering altitude of 10,800 feet. Despite the difficult conditions, both the boys’ and girls’ teams demonstrated their resilience and teamwork on one of the[Read More…]
