Special to the HT RANGELY | The Panther cross country harriers traveled to Craig this weekend to compete at Loudy Simpson Park. The course is notoriously challenging, often featuring difficult terrain and a grueling final-half-mile hill. However, the runners were pleasantly surprised to find the hill removed, leading to a[Read More…]
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Junior quarterback #11 Bradley Lambros launches a pass to #23 Chase Cochrane during Friday night’s home game against Vail Christian. Despite their efforts, the Panthers fell 36-20. They will look to bounce back on the road Friday, Oct. 3 against West Grand. MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
Meeker sweeps Hayden in homecoming volleyball match
MEEKER | The Meeker High School volleyball team celebrated Homecoming with a decisive three-set sweep of the Hayden Tigers on Friday night, improving their record to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the 2A/1A Western Slope League, placing them in second in the standings. The Cowboys rolled to a 25-19, 25-17,[Read More…]
Meeker softball sweeps Aspen in road doubleheader
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker High School softball team bounced back in a big way last week, sweeping Aspen in a road doubleheader Thursday. The Cowboys came into last Thursday’s doubleheader after recently losing a pair of games against Cedaredge the weekend before. The last time they played the[Read More…]
Panther volleyball works to improve ahead of Meeker rematch
RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team hosted the Vail Christian Saints on Friday night, dropping a 3-0 decision and falling to 5-8 on the season. Rangely fell in straight sets, 25-7, 25-14, 25-15, in a matchup that tested both offense and defense. Despite the loss, first-year head coach[Read More…]
Meeker cross country posts strong results in Craig, looks ahead to Aspen
MEEKER | The Meeker High School cross country team hit the road over the weekend, competing at the Moffat County Invitational and turning in a solid performance. The Cowboys’ boys team finished ninth overall with a final team score of 205 points. Sophomore Bradley Conrado led Meeker with a breakout[Read More…]
Library board discusses collection development, policy updates and administrative matters
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library board held a workshop Tuesday in the library’s community room, followed by its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, to discuss policies, governance, staff benefits and operational concerns. During the workshop, the board reviewed the library’s collection development policy, including procedures for selecting, evaluating and removing[Read More…]
Support local with ‘10 for the Town’
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of our “10 for the Town” campaign, encouraging our community to support local businesses. Here’s how it works: • Shop at local businesses in Meeker. • Collect 10 receipts from your purchases. • Submit your receipts to[Read More…]
Strong start to the school year for Meeker schools; sophomore Iris Holmes earns perfect PSAT9 score
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular monthly meeting Sept. 22, with all members present. The board opened by celebrating Meeker High School sophomore Iris Holmes, who earned a perfect PSAT9 score. Committee reports followed, beginning with the District Advisory Committee, which outlined statutory duties including budget and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 2nd, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Democratic candidates for county commissioner: James W. Rector, W.S. Simons, Reuben Oldland, Henry Wilson, Ewin Amick, Harry Niblock, James Stevens. Hardly a Western section but becomes vitally interested in the forestry question and the preservation of these reservoirs of nature, when once it is understood[Read More…]
RBC Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in Yellow Jacket Fire investigation
PRESS RELEASE RBC | On Aug. 15, 2025, Rio Blanco County deputies responded to a wildfire in the Yellow Jacket area northeast of Meeker. Rio Blanco County Deputies began an investigation and were able to preserve evidence while there was active fire with firefighters and air support actively engaging the[Read More…]
Honoring Angelo (Butch) Theos and the legacy of Theos Swallow Fork Ranch
MEEKER | In a world where passing down a family ranch from one generation to the next is increasingly rare, Theos Swallow Fork Ranch stands as a remarkable exception—a shining example of perseverance, tradition, and vision. While many family-owned ranches struggle to survive beyond the second generation, the Theos family[Read More…]