MEEKER | This past week the winning streaks continued to define the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series on July 30 as Dawson Nunn captured his sixth consecutive ranch bronc riding title, JB Raley earned his fourth straight steer riding victory and the bull riding jackpot climbed to $4,000 after another week[Read More…]
Sports
Kickoff Classic to benefit Cowboy football
The 2026 Cowboy Kickoff Classic will bring golfers and cornhole players together Aug. 14 in support of the Meeker High School Cowboy football program. The day begins with a silent auction from noon to 5 p.m. at the clubhouse. A four-person golf scramble will tee off at 1 p.m., followed[Read More…]
FIVE WEEKS, FIVE WINS: Nunn continues remarkable run
MEEKER | This past week, Dawson Nunn’s remarkable summer at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 23 as he captured his fifth consecutive ranch bronc riding title, while the bull riding jackpot climbed to $3,500 after another week without a qualified ride. Competitors from across the region gathered at[Read More…]
ERBM Rec District Youth Track and Field Results
Special to the HT MEEKER | 4×100 Relay: First place: Finnegan Walker, Bodhi Yarbrough, Grace Raley, and Paxton Dupire Second Place: Zaiden Harris, Evica Hering, Cleo Tucker, and Alexander Powell Third Place: River Powell, Rozlyn Frantz, Ezralynn Tucker, and Ryker Granahan 100 Meter Dash: Girls (7-8) Winners: Evica Hering, Cali[Read More…]
Meeker 1 saves best for last, wins tournament title
MEEKER | Last weekend, the Meeker 1 11-13 Rec Center softball team finished its season at the top, winning the end-of-season tournament championship after three straight postseason victories, including a title-game win over fellow Meeker 2 Goldrush. After closing the regular season with a 4-1 record, Meeker 1 opened postseason[Read More…]
Meeker 2 Goldrush caps season as tourney runner-up
MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker 2 11-13 Goldrush softball team wrapped up an impressive summer with a runner-up finish in the end-of-season tournament after posting a perfect 5-0 regular season and finishing with a 7-1 overall record. The Goldrush opened postseason play Monday, July 13, at Paintbrush Park[Read More…]
Growth and teamwork define 8-10 rec softball season
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker 8–10 softball recreation center 8-10 softball team’s season came to an end Wednesday night with a 2-0 loss to Carbondale at Paintbrush Park, falling just short of advancing to the end-of-season tournament in Glenwood. The low-scoring playoff game capped a season of growth for[Read More…]
Four in a row: Nunn continues dominant run at Meeker Summer Rodeo
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 16 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, where familiar faces returned to the winner’s circle and the bull riding jackpot continued to grow after another week without a qualified ride. Slack began at 6 p.m. before the rodeo performance[Read More…]
Meeker 8-10 softball heads to playoffs after strong regular season finish
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team closed out the regular season with a close 8-7 road victory over Carbondale on July 9, giving the team momentum heading into postseason play.Although head coach Colt Walker was unable to attend the final regular-season game,[Read More…]
Summer success fuels optimism for Meeker girls basketball
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | After a successful first season under head coach Eric Hamilton that saw the Cowboys return to the state tournament, the Meeker High School girls basketball program continued building toward the 2026-27 season with a challenging summer schedule against some of the top competition[Read More…]
Anderson shines with three titles as bull riding purse reaches $2,500
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on July 9 following a one-week break for the annual Range Call festivities, with standout performances across multiple events and another rollover in the bull riding competition.Slack began at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Marlins make waves at Western Slope Championships
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] Correction: A previous version of this cutline misidentified the swimmer in the photo above as Tucker Chinn. The swimmer is Jonan VonRoenn. We regret the error. MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins swim team continued its summer season with a strong showing at the Western Slope[Read More…]
