When the Army occupied the White River valley (1879-1883) they kept the troops busy by improving the road from Rawlins. The road was realigned and new bridges built to accommodate the heavy traffic of supplying 2000 men. The road became known as the Government Road. The Army was not known[Read More…]
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GUEST COLUMN: New water study adds further worries for water managers
A new study (Klavans, 2025) by climate researchers at University of Colorado Boulder adds further worries for water managers. The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), which drives the delivery of moisture to the American Southwest, is locked in its “negative” phase. Those conditions result in persistent drought. The PDO is similar[Read More…]
Meeker boys golf opens season at Rangely after wildfire delay
MEEKER | After a delayed start to the season due to two wildfires, the Meeker High School boys golf team returned to the course last week for its first tournament of the year. The event also marked the head coaching debut of Nick Burri. Burri said it felt great to[Read More…]
Panthers conquer high-altitude race
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely cross country team faced a unique challenge last Friday, competing in the Grand Mesa Trails meet at a staggering altitude of 10,800 feet. Despite the difficult conditions, both the boys’ and girls’ teams demonstrated their resilience and teamwork on one of the[Read More…]
Athlos Life wrestling season announcement
MEEKER | We are excited to give our preseason announcement for the upcoming wrestling season! Our competitive folkstyle season will start in December this year, and it will go through the elementary/middle school state tournament. That season will be followed by a competitive freestyle season and will continue through the[Read More…]
RHS boys golf hosts first home tournament since reinstatement
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School boys golf program celebrated a milestone last week, hosting its first home tournament since being reinstated this year. For the players, it was a chance to compete on their home course while the school and community rallied behind the event.[Read More…]
Meeker cross country competes at Lake County Invitational in Leadville
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys cross country team traveled to Leadville on Saturday to compete in the Lake County Invitational, facing cooler temperatures and a morning drizzle before clear skies cleared the way for the high school races. The weather was a stark contrast to last weekend’s hot conditions in[Read More…]
Resilient Cowboys eye rebound against Basalt after 1-8 start
MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball team endured a tough weekend on the road, dropping four straight games in doubleheaders against Delta and Montezuma-Cortez. The Lady Cowboys now stand at 1-8 on the season. On Friday, Meeker opened its series at Delta. The Cowboys scored once in the first[Read More…]
Meeker falls to Centauri in season opener, looks to regroup at Wiggins
MEEKER | The Meeker High School football team opened its 2025 season on the road Friday night, falling 34-6 to Centauri. The Cowboys were looking to redeem themselves from last year’s 33-6 home loss to the Falcons but again struggled to slow down a physical Centauri squad. “We ran into[Read More…]
Rangely volleyball stays hot with sweep of Grand Valley
RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team stayed home this past weekend, hosting Grand Valley High School on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers entered the matchup with a 3-1 record, while the Cardinals arrived in Rangely at 1-4. The meeting came one week after Grand Valley fell to Rangely in[Read More…]
All-State Livestock Judging
Hattie Brennan of Meeker (left) and Ally Black of Rangely (right) traveled to Pueblo, Colorado, to the Colorado State Fair this past weekend for the recognition and awards ceremony for the All-State Livestock Judging 2024/2025 season. Both ladies represent Rio Blanco County and had an amazing judging season. Hattie placed[Read More…]
CPW reopens Oak Ridge, Piceance SWAs
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife has decided to reopen Oak Ridge and Piceance State Wildlife Areas (SWA) with the following restrictions in place. Oak Ridge SWA: Public access and campgrounds within the Oak Ridge SWA will reopen to the public, except for the “Sleepy Cat” entrance and[Read More…]