Free community lunch Oct. 6 MEEKER | St. James Episcopal United Methodist Church is hosting a free community lunch at 12 p.m. at Richards’ Hall (368 4th St.) in Meeker on Sunday, Oct. 6 Join us for pulled pork sandwiches, mac & cheese, coleslaw and desserts, all homemade. Rep. Meghan[Read More…]
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Tate earns state fair grand championship
Landree Tate of Meeker is a Colorado State Fair Grand Champion! Tate won overall grand champion and class champion in dog obedience, class reserve grand champion in dog rally and brought home fifth place in intermediate open dog showmanship.
LOOSE ENDS: What happened to dress codes?
Dress codes are no longer apparent in public places these days. Forget casual Fridays, as sloppy sweats continue to be the top choice most any day. Post-pandemic remote workers are more willing to go into the office three or four days a week when they can resume working from home[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – October 3rd, 2024
How to rope a bear… from the Cowboy Gathering at Trappers Lodge Dear Editor: Tracy and I, along the Brennans and other Meekerites were treated Saturday to the fourth edition of Trappers Lake Cowboy Gathering on the Mountain. This event drew people from as far away as Arkansas to listen[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Klan in Colorado
This story is intended to educate. Please do not infer that I condone bigotry, or oppression based on creed or race. In my youth, the struggles for integration were constantly in the news, often with violence. When the original “This is What I Remember” interviews were recorded for the local[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Hopewest – Breaking the Silence: Supporting Suicide Prevention and Survivors of Loss
RBC | Those left in the wake of a suicide loss sometimes aren’t sure where to turn or what to do. Uprooted by shock and overcome by the grief of losing someone to suicide can feel painful and isolating. Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, HopeWest aims to[Read More…]
BRONCOS FANS!
Meeker High School alum JC Henderson, HT freelance reporter Jared Henderson, and JC’s wife Natalie Henderson attended the Denver Broncos game last Sunday at MetLife stadium in New Jersey where the Broncos beat the Jets 10-9.
Walker named to President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University
MEEKER | Caitlin Walker has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time[Read More…]
Two MHS golfers qualify for state competition
Meeker High School seniors Will Schwartz and Monty Franklin both qualified for the 2024 Colorado State Golf Championships next week in Golden. Schwartz, Franklin, along with teammates Alejandro Garcia and freshman Bryson Elam from Rangely, competed in the state-qualifying regional golf tournament held Monday at Devil’s Thumb Golf Course in[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Saints 30-52
RANGELY | This past Saturday, the Rangely Panthers traveled to Vail to take on the Vail Christian Saints in what turned out to be a challenging game. Despite a second-half surge, the Panthers were unable to overcome a slow start and ultimately fell to the Saints with a final score[Read More…]
MHS cross country competes at Moffat County Invitational
MEEKER | Meeker cross country competed at the Moffat County Invitational at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig Saturday. In the girls’ race, Haylee Steele ran her best time this season of 27:57, taking 57th place. Abby Amick finished in 70th place, achieving a new personal record (PR) of 34:11. Wyatt[Read More…]
Panther volleyball secures victory over Vail Christian
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers volleyball team had an incredible night last Friday, securing a hard-fought victory against one of the top teams in the state, Vail Christian. The match was filled with energy and excitement, as it was the Saints’ homecoming game. It was a tightly contested battle, with[Read More…]
