RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers volleyball team had a successful weekend. Friday’s game saw a match between two unbeaten teams. Caprock Academy came in with a 6-0 record and thanks to some tenacious play, they left 6-1. The Panthers had to work hard as Caprock boasted a formidable attack with a[Read More…]
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Panthers fall to Dove Creek in ‘heartbreaker’
RANGELY | The Panthers went on their first road trip of the season to play the Dove Creek Bulldogs. We knew that it was going be a battle in order to get a win in Dove Creek. The Panther defense played great throughout the night. The game was low-scoring for[Read More…]
MHS golf tournament recap
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School golf team participated in the Vail Golf Club Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 3. It was not their best performance of the season, as the Cowboys finished 16th out of 19 teams with an overall score of 273. Bryson Elam led the Cowboys[Read More…]
MHS cross country comes in 9th in team scoring
MEEKER | The Eagle Valley Invitational, held at the Siena Golf Club south of Gypsum, drew a large field of teams and their runners this past Saturday. Haylee Steele and Abby Amick competed in the girls’ race, with Haylee at 138th place and 33:14, and Abby at 42:11 for 148th[Read More…]
Panther harriers compete at Eagle
RANGELY | After taking a week off, the Rangely Harriers return to racing on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Eagle Valley Invite. The meet is held at the Siena Valley Golf Course in Gypsum. The runners faced strong competition as they navigated the rolling hills of the course. The middle[Read More…]
Softball Season
Ashlynn Ducey at bat for the Cowboys in the Aug. 30 game against Delta. The girls winning streak snapped the next day against the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers. BILLIE JENSEN Photos
Wins for BMS COWBOYS
The eighth grade Meeker Cowboys football team won its third straight shutout in a 28-0 win against the Craig Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 7. The seventh grade Cowboys football team also won in a shutout against Craig with a final score of 8-0. Both games were held in Meeker at[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs bring home pair of wins
The Meeker Mustangs traveled to New Castle for their opening games of 2024. Both Divisions 1 and 2 came away with decisive victories. Tough defense was the deciding factor in both games as the players had a tough time with front-line blocking on offense. Good practices this week will have[Read More…]
Johnny Rust’s NWSS Catch-a-Calf Project Shines at Colorado State Fair
MEEKER | Over Labor Day weekend, Johnny Rust, a determined participant in the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Catch-a-Calf project, showcased his talents at the Colorado State Fair. Rust, who is well-known for his dedication to the Catch-a-Calf program, earned impressive results in the show ring, securing 4th place in[Read More…]
Every mustang finds a home at 2024 Mustang Makeover
MEEKER | The 2024 Meeker Mustang Makeover, held on Aug. 24, will be remembered as a landmark event, shattering records and capturing the hearts of all who attended. From a record-breaking audience turnout to a spectacular auction, this year’s Makeover set a new standard for mustang events across the nation.[Read More…]
Former chief hydrologist of area USGS Presents to White River Alliance
MEEKER | Last week, local water expert Bob Tobin took members of the White River Alliance back in time as he presented his findings during the Alliance’s monthly speaker series. Tobin ran the United States Geological Service in Meeker as the District Sub Chief from 1974 to 1988, and spearheaded[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug 25-31, 2024
ARRESTS No arrests this week CALL SUMMARIES 8/24/2024- During District Court proceedings a hacker got into the State system presenting themselves as Rio Blanco County Jail. Inappropriate content was then displayed for all to see who were attending court virtually. 8/25/2024 @ 4:37 pm. A single vehicle injury accident was[Read More…]
