MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys football team played their Homecoming game this past Friday against the visiting Cedaredge Bruins. Going into the game, the Cowboys had dominated Cedaredge, winning the last 10 matchups between the two teams. That streak continued as the Cowboys improved to 11-0 against Cedaredge with a[Read More…]
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MHS volleyball defeats Cedaredge 48-13
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys High School volleyball team kicked off an outstanding homecoming weekend Friday with a sweep against the visiting Cedaredge Bruins. Meeker, riding a four-game winning streak, extended their run to five straight with a dominant performance, winning all three sets. The Cowboys had previously defeated Cedaredge[Read More…]
MHS harriers set new Personal Records
MEEKER | Cowboy cross country traveled to Delta for Pantherfest 2024 this past Friday. Informally known as the “Delta Speedway,” the course at Confluence Park draws a large field of runners and some exceptional competition. The girls’ race had Haylee Steele and Abby Amick finishing in 155th and 185th places,[Read More…]
Cowboy softball finishes regular season 7-5 in conference play
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Cowboys softball team played Eagle Valley for homecoming. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. In the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, the Cowboys lost 6-5 in 11 innings. The second game saw another loss, 18-14. The Cowboys have struggled in recent matchups against[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs!
The Mustangs football players enjoyed the homecoming parade on Friday before traveling to Carbondale for Saturday’s games. The Division 1 little guys met a tough and determined home team, suffering their first loss of the season. Coach Deming promised hard work and “back to basics” for the upcoming week practices.[Read More…]
MHS golfers make state competition
MEEKER | The Cowboys brought three players to represent the team: seniors Wil Schwartz and Montey Franklin, and freshman Bryson Elam. This marked the first time the Cowboys competed both individually and as a team. Last week, the team focused on their short game, as many strokes occur within 100[Read More…]
New PRs for BMS Cross Country
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School cross-country team wrapped up its season last weekend with a final meet at home in Meeker. The team concluded its fall campaign with a dual meet against Craig Middle School last Saturday. In the girls’ race, Arionah Gutierrez placed seventh with a time of[Read More…]
GREAT SEASON FOR BARONE MS FOOTBALL
The eighth grade Meeker Cowboys football team (left) finished their season undefeated, besting Saratoga, Wyoming, in a 30-0 shutout at home on Saturday, Oct. 5. Pictured here, Jake Grieser with the opening touchdown of the game as cornerback Sebastian Baumgart blocks. The seventh grade Meeker Cowboys football team (right) finished[Read More…]
Oktoberfest!
Embracing the spirit of the season, Brett Borchard and Chip Brown were in costume with special edition 2024 Smoking River Brewing Co. steins in hand for the fourth annual Volksmarch and Oktoberfest last weekend. Friday’s march included stops at the Meeker Cafe, Blanco Cellars, Caroline’s Louisiana Kitchen and Smoking River[Read More…]
Public comments heard at Meeker Library Board meeting during Banned Books Week
MEEKER | The Meeker Library Board held its regular meeting last week, with four of the five members in attendance: Meredith Deming, Dan Olson, John D. Moffitt, and Keri Griesser. Michael Cobb was absent. During the public comment period, several community members addressed concerns about book banning, coinciding with National[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 22-28, 2024
ARRESTS 9/23/2024- A 49 year-old female was arrested by Colorado State Patrol for DUI. She was transported to jail. 9/24/2024- A 42 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Menacing and 2nd degree Assault. He was transported to jail. He remains in custody. 9/25/2024- A 45 year-old male was[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners respond to public concerns, hear case for Rangely School District bond measure
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon, with all three commissioners in attendance. During the public comment period, Wendy Gillard, a Rangely resident, raised concerns about health and human services in the county. She explained that these concerns have persisted throughout[Read More…]
