MEEKER | Nothing says track season in Northwest Colorado like not actually being able to see your track as it is covered in snow. “Outdoor spring sports in the mountains that start this early are almost impossible,” said head coach Hallie Blunt. “Our kids are at a disadvantage in the[Read More…]
MHS Track & Field
Cross country races in GWS
The dual peaks of Mt. Sopris held an ever watchful gaze over the competitors of the Demon Invitational this past Saturday, as Glenwood Springs hosted six teams at the Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley Campus. A new venue this year, the course consisted of grass, asphalt, gravel, and single track[Read More…]
Meeker tracksters run and jump at state
MEEKER | State track was thwarted by Mother Nature and a strong winter storm that moved into the region Thursday, but not before some of the tracksters were able to compete in beautiful 89 degree and sunny weather. “Our kids are so versatile and easy going,” commented head coach Hallie[Read More…]
State qualifiers in track head to Lakewood
MEEKER I Cowboy track had a dual successful weekend, qualifying a few more kids for state. The boys took second at the Cardinal Open and the girls took third. “We were so excited to get both of our 4×200 meter relay teams qualified in Parachute,” commented head coach Hallie Blunt.[Read More…]
Boys second, girls fourth at league meet
MEEKER I The Cowboy track team took second for the boys and fourth for the girls in last weekend’s league meet. “We were missing a couple of kids that would have scored some more points for both the boys and girls, but I think our teams did very well and[Read More…]
Brink first in pole vault, Merrifield takes second
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys track team got cut short this week when a spring snowstorm on Friday caused a weather cancellation for the Clint Wells Meet in Hayden. The pole vaulters were still able to compete and the Cowboys had a great showing. Casey Brink had another personal record,[Read More…]
Personal records set in busy week for Meeker track
MEEKER I Last week was busy and packed full of meets for the Meeker Cowboy track team. Tuesday the pole vaulters attended the High Country Pole Vault meet in West Grand where Aspen Merrifield and Owen Hanneman both had superior performances and secured good positions for making it to state in[Read More…]
Meeker throwers take first in relay earnings
MEEKER I Meeker Cowboy track took to the Demon Invitational Saturday in Glenwood, with pole vaulting the previous evening. “We had some weather this week, and a JV track meet, so we didn’t get a full week of practice, and we leveled out this week,” commented co-head coach Hallie Blunt.[Read More…]
Girls team sixth, boys fourth at Eagle Valley meet
MEEKER I Cowboy track traveled to Eagle Valley High School last Saturday for an invitational track meet featuring 14 teams. The girls team finished sixth and the boys finished fourth. “I am so proud of the hard work of all the kids. This meet was our best yet in terms[Read More…]
Cowboys host home meet
MEEKER I Last weekend the Meeker Cowboys hosted their annual track meet at Bob King Track. Nine teams were present and the Cowboys had a good showing, both the mens and womens teams took second place. “It was great for us to be competitive this past weekend in so many[Read More…]
MHS track competes at Rifle Invitational
MEEKER I On last Fridays very chilly morning the Meeker Cowboys track team participated in the Rifle invitational. Over 30 teams were present from across the western slope of Colorado. It was spring break for the Cowboys so not every Cowboy was able to attend but head coach Hallie Blunt[Read More…]
More than 60 kids out for Meeker High School track
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboy track team has a new head coach this year, actually co-head coaches Hallie Blunt and Kris Casey. Blunt has been helping with pole vault and track for a few years now, and was also the junior high track coach for eight year, Casey also coaches[Read More…]
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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