Tumbling & Dance Expo Monday, Dec. 16 MEEKER | The community is cordially invited to come support ERBM tumblers and dancers as they showcase their skills at the Tumbling and Dance Expo. This year’s Expo is scheduled for Monday, Dec, 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary[Read More…]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN – The ugly trait we may share with the Grinch and Mr. Scrooge: Contempt
The Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without Ebenezer Scrooge and the Grinch. What do these two notorious characters from Christmas fiction have in common that we might all need to check for in ourselves? Is it greed, or stinginess, or selfishness, or meanness? I think we can sum up the[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – December 12th, 2024
Thanks from 4-H Dear Editor, The Rio Blanco County (RBC) 4-H Staff, 4-H Program, and 4-H Youth Fund would like to thank the community for their generous support this past week. A big thank you to Mountain Valley Bank (MVB) for hosting their annual Charity Challenge and selecting 4-H as[Read More…]
History lessons: Holiday greetings from Bittercreek and the resident wolf
MEEKER | My mother-in-law, Pat Hendrickson lived in Meeker about a year before passing at the age of 94. She didn’t get to meet most of you, so I would like to share some of her humor with you now. Her Christmas letters from Bartlett, Kansas, population 69, were hilarious[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: The importance of shopping local
This season of giving promises to be a challenge for many families. The commercial aspect of it is always bloated. The biggest and wealthiest advertisers go all out in every form of communication, radio, television, and social media. The numbers of consumers depending on online shopping, for all of their[Read More…]
MHS girls make history with first wrestling tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Girls Wrestling team made school history last Saturday, competing in their first-ever tournament. Participating in the Soroco tournament at Soroco High School, the team marked a significant milestone for the growing program. Head Coach Barny LeBlanc expressed pride and satisfaction with his team’s debut.[Read More…]
Lady Panthers dominate season opener
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers girls’ basketball team is gearing up for another exciting season, led by a talented group of seniors. With a strong core of experienced players, the Panthers are poised to make a significant impact on the court this year. The team will be led by seniors[Read More…]
MHS girls host annual Shootout, finish with 2-1 record
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Girls Basketball team kicked off the 2024-2025 season by hosting the annual Meeker Cowboys Shootout Tournament, finishing with a 2-1 record over the weekend. The Cowboys opened their season Thursday night against the Altamont Longhorns, securing a 32-23 victory. This marked the first meeting[Read More…]
Panthers open season with split at Manila Tournament
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team opened the 2024-25 season on the road in Manila, Utah, at a two-day tournament. In the first game, the Panthers faced a talented host, the Manila Mustangs. Rangely struggled early to make shots and fell behind 12-2. After a timeout, the Panthers[Read More…]
VOLLEYBALL AWARDS
After a successful season, MHS volleyball girls display awards received: Taylor Garcia (Western Slope All-Conference 1st team, CHSAA All-State 2nd team, CCGS All-State Participant, Western Slope 2A Senior/Player of the year; Graycee Cravens (Western Slope All-Conference 1st team, CHSAA All-State Honorable Mention); Reese Clatterbaugh (Western Slope All-Conference 1st team, CHSAA[Read More…]
Cowboy wrestling kicks off season at CMU Duals
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys’ wrestling team kicked off their season at the CMU Duals in Grand Junction, Colorado, last weekend. The Cowboys brought eight wrestlers and competed in five duals, finishing with a 3-2 record. In the first round, Meeker defeated Coal Ridge High School 36-15. After[Read More…]
CNCC welcomes RHS alum Tytus Coombs as wrestling program coach
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is thrilled to announce Tytus Coombs as the new Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. The Spartans will relaunch their men’s wrestling program in Fall 2025, marking the return of a sport that holds deep historical significance at CNCC. Wrestling was previously part of the[Read More…]
