MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team wrapped up its regular season last week at the Tiara Rado Golf Course in Grand Junction, hosted by Central High School. Four golfers competed for Meeker, and the team finished 13th out of 16 schools with a combined score of 367[Read More…]
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Barone Middle School track and field ends season with impressive performances
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School track and field team wrapped up its 2025 season with strong showings at two meets: the home Meeker Relays last Thursday and Hayden Middle School’s Tiger Invitational on Saturday. In a season that has already seen 10 school records fall, several Cowboys improved upon[Read More…]
RANGELY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 2025
Meeker High School art show 2025
CNCC hosts signing day for Career and Technical Education and military students
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College hosted/sponsored the 1st Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Military Signing Day on May 1 in conjunction with the national decision day for colleges. Nineteen Rangely High School students were recognized for their commitment to Career and Technical Education or military service. CNCC[Read More…]
Funding cuts threaten scientific innovation
RBC | Recent attacks on national research institutions and the withdrawal of critical funding from research universities threaten the future of American innovation, according to Dr. Bob Dorsett of Meeker. In a statement, Dorsett expressed concern over the “unprecedented attack on our nation’s institutions of science and medicine” and its[Read More…]
Fire management guidelines for agricultural and debris burning
RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker Fire/Rescue, Rangely Fire and the Bureau of Land Management encourage Northwest Colorado residents to adhere to responsible practices concerning agriculture and debris burning. With the arrival of spring and the greening of grasses, it is essential to implement precautions due to the[Read More…]
SNAP benefits available to eligible households
MEEKER | SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federal initiative dedicated to combating hunger and food insecurity. This program provides vital nutrition benefits to eligible individuals and families through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, functioning much like a debit card at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets[Read More…]
Power City at Barone Middle School
MEEKER | Every year in 6th-grade science, students learn all about our Earth’s renewable and nonrenewable resources. What are they? How are they harvested? How do they generate energy? How much of it do we need? Is it reliable or predictable? To help us understand where Meeker gets its energy[Read More…]
Volunteers contribute to meaningful and memorable HopeWest experiences
MEEKER | HopeWest volunteers carry great responsibility. Not only do they fill gaps in the needs of our organization, serving those facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief, but most importantly, their contributions expand on the exceptional care experienced by the families we serve. In 2024, 82,276 hours were[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 15th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Link Tagert returned to the county seat Thursday morning after completing his work of assessing the western end of the county. Link says they were all glad to see him and all gave him the “glad hand.” The bathrooms at the Antlers Steam Laundry[Read More…]
Explore business resources and careers at the Opportunity Expo May 13
MEEKER | The public is invited to attend the Opportunity Expo on Tuesday, May13, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker Town Hall Business Center, located on thesecond floor of Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market St., Meeker, CO 81641. Rio Blanco residents,entrepreneurs, and job seekers will have a[Read More…]
