Prior to the start of the Mustangs season, enthusiastic registrations made it necessary to form two teams for the 5th/6th grade Division 2. Coaches had a couple of days of skills assessments, then held a draft with each team choosing players in an alternating fashion. For just the second time[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs
Mustangs end season with high hopes for Mountain West Youth Super Bowl
Mustangs finished the regular season at home on the perfect fall day for football. Little Dudes were up first at 10 a.m. against a very tough squad from New Castle. Leading the game through the third quarter, a few hiccups led to a 21-20 loss. “These kids have a lot[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs Update
MEEKER | The Meeker Mustangs traveled to Carbondale last Saturday for a fun day of football. D-1 Mustangs took to the field for the first game against Carbondale. Despite this year’s hard work and dedication, the little dudes just could not get it going. Coaches will emphasize hard work and[Read More…]
Mustangs enjoy home field games
MEEKER | Mustangs got to enjoy home field games on a windy Homecoming Saturday. The D-1 team was first up and put on a good show against Rifle rolling to a big win. Team Black took the field next against a big Parachute team but just could not get things[Read More…]
Mustangs play at home this Saturday
MEEKER | All three of the Meeker Mustang teams traveled to Rifle for Saturday matchups against Aspen and Rifle. Team D-1, of third and fourth graders, had a humbling morning against a tough Aspen squad. The coaches discussed with the kids the need to stay focused and felt it was[Read More…]
Mustang football gets rolling
Meeker | In an odd twist of fate, the 2023 Meeker Mustangs opening game was played by Meeker Black vs. Meeker Gold. “The fifth and sixth grade team had such enthusiastic registrations that it became necessary to form two teams for just the second time in Mustangs history, commented organizer[Read More…]
Mustangs win…
New training for Mantle horses
MEEKER | Horses are always finding ways to make their trainers learn new ways of teaching. No two horses are alike, and the training from horse to horse always differs, former Meeker resident Steve Mantle has discovered in his numerous years of working with horses. Mantle’s time with horses starts[Read More…]
Mustang pickup May 1
Ever dreamed of training a mustang or starting a horse? Here’s your chance to learn from the best. RBC | Touching a wild horse for the first time can be one of the most heart thumping and rewarding sensations imaginable. On Saturday, May 1, one of the best mustang and[Read More…]
Mustangs host Panthers
MEEKER | The Meeker Mustangs hosted our Rio Blanco County neighbors, the Rangely Panthers, under the lights of Starbuck Stadium on Saturday. Up first, the Meeker Gold 3rd/4th team sought to avenge a previous Meeker Black loss to the Panthers. Well matched, these two determined teams battled to a 6-6[Read More…]
MUSTANGS …
Last weekend the Meeker Mustangs traveled to Parachute. The younger team took the field first and made quick work of their opponent. Precision offense and great defensive field awareness continue to define this undefeated bunch of talented young men. The older boys did not fare as well against another[Read More…]
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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