If history had run a different course, we in Northwest Colorado could be speaking Texican as our official language. In our Rio Blanco County treasurer’s office is a huge map of the United States. No big deal, except that it shows the U.S. just after Texas had declared independence from[Read More…]
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GUEST COLUMN: Supporting students and schools in our communities
As Chair of the House Education Committee and your representative for House District 26, I am excited to share updates on legislation that will directly impact our students, teachers, and schools. This year, I am championing several education bills that address key priorities: improving classroom learning environments, enhancing school safety,[Read More…]
Cowboys close season with back-to-back wins
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team wrapped up its season with two consecutive wins, including a 60-56 road victory over De Beque last week. The last time these teams met, Meeker secured a 44-29 win on Feb. 11, 2022. This time, the result was the same, as[Read More…]
Lady Panthers to host regional tournament, capping a 23-0 undefeated season
RANGELY | The Rangely Lady Panthers capped off a spectacular regular season with two decisive victories at the Evangel Christian Academy Tournament last weekend, solidifying their position as a dominant force in Class 2A basketball. On Friday night, the Panthers showcased their prowess with a commanding 54-12 victory over Cotopaxi[Read More…]
Meeker girls basketball falls to De Beque in regular-season finale, prepares for postseason
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team closed its 2024-25 regular season last Friday with a road game against the De Beque Dragons. The last time these two teams met, Meeker secured a 54-25 victory in February 2022. This time, the Cowboys came up short, falling to the[Read More…]
Rangely boys basketball edges out Cotopaxi, falls to Evangel Christian in season finale
RANGELY | The Rangely High School boys basketball team hosted the Cotopaxi Pirates last week, looking to bounce back from a 64-41 loss to Grand Valley. The Panthers defended their home court in a hard-fought battle, securing a 35-34 victory and sending the Pirates sailing out of Rangely. Junior Landon[Read More…]
7th GRADE CHAMPIONS
A new seventh-grade middle school boys basketball team, the Meeker Mountain Lions, competed in a tournament this past weekend, emerging victorious. Head coach Brett Watson described his team’s preparation leading up to the tournament. “We had previously played some of the teams, so we had a sense of what to[Read More…]
Barone Middle School wrestling takes third at Montrose Centennial tournament
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School boys and girls wrestling team hit the road last weekend to compete in the Montrose Centennial Middle School tournament. This marked their first tournament of the season after a tri-dual last week against Craig Middle School and Rangely Middle School, where the Cowboys defeated[Read More…]
Obituary – Karen L. Benner
March 11, 1941 ~ Feb. 26, 2025 Karen L. Benner passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2025, surrounded by those who mattered most to her. Karen was born on March 11, 1941, in Fredonia, North Dakota, to Rueben and Ida Hoff Lehr. She spent her youth in Grand Forks, North[Read More…]
Obituary – Sheila Colleen Caldwell
Feb. 9, 1933 ~ Feb. 27, 2025 Sheila Colleen Caldwell passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, at Rangely District Hospital. Sheila was born in Sterling, Colorado, on Feb. 9, 1933, to Kathryne Amen and Herschel Freemont McBride. After spending her childhood in Sterling, Denver, and Steamboat Springs, she moved[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County youth compete in Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest
Special to the HT RBC | Youth from Rio Blanco County competed in the Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest and Combine on Friday, facing competitors from across the country. More than 10 college coaches and representatives from western states attended, critiquing performances, offering scholarships, and providing networking opportunities for aspiring[Read More…]
Meeker Regional Library Board discusses book placement and library policies
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Regional Library Board held its regular public meeting last week, welcoming a room full of community members eager to ask questions. The meeting opened with the board approving the agenda. Before the approval, board secretary Toby Leavitt motioned to eliminate the consent agenda from this[Read More…]
