MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team made history this past weekend by competing in its first-ever regional tournament. The event determined which wrestlers advance to the Colorado High School State Wrestling Championships at Ball Arena this weekend. The Cowboys sent seven wrestlers to the regional tournament, all[Read More…]
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Lady Cowboys win one, drop two; fall to 9-9 for the season
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys girls basketball team secured a home victory Thursday against the Plateau Valley Cowboys, winning 52-41. The win came after a tough loss to the Grand Valley Cardinals the previous Saturday. Head coach Megan Shelton, facing her former team, saw her squad step up in a[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys fall to Plateau Valley, but bounce back in double overtime win against Gunnison
MEEKER | Meeker High School’s boys basketball team hosted the Plateau Valley Cowboys last Thursday evening, suffering a tough 50-39 loss. The defeat marked the Cowboys’ fifth consecutive loss. Head coach Klark Kindler discussed his team’s defensive struggles. “We did some good things. They are talented and we had a[Read More…]
Rangely’s lady Panthers extend winning streak; face DeBeque next
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers girls basketball team extended its winning streak with a decisive 60-36 victory over Little Snake River on Thursday night. The Panthers showcased a balanced attack, with several players contributing to the win. Senior guard Miah Wren led the charge with 22 points, eight assists, and[Read More…]
RHS boys fall to Little Snake River, Vail Christian
RANGELY | On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Rangely Panthers traveled to Baggs, Wyoming, to take on Little Snake River. The Rattlers entered the game with a 10-4 record and sat atop their league standings. They proved to be a formidable opponent early, jumping out to a 23-13 lead after the[Read More…]
CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to the championship Barone Middle School eighth-grade girls’ basketball team: (back row) Alexandria Trout, Kinnley Smith, Haigen Harrison, Mia Hernandez, Cienna Rogers, Savannah Petrocco, Sophia Moody, Reagan Clatterbaugh, Tinlie Strate, Hattie Brennan; (front row) Mighty Camargo Gonzales, Jordyn Garcia, Tacey Toon and Aiden Kirkpatrick.
A hard goodbye to Pickles: Johnny Rust’s final show at the National Western Stock Show
MEEKER | January marked the end of a chapter for Johnny Rust, a young and dedicated livestock exhibitor, as he completed his NWSS Catch-a-Calf project with his beloved steer, Pickles. For Johnny, this was a big moment—the first time he’d ever shown at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). It[Read More…]
Beefing up heart health: Studies show lean beef can lower cholesterol and blood pressure
RBC | Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The month of February is dedicated to raise awareness and spotlight the disease. Thinking about cardiovascular health is important, especially when it comes to our diet. Beef is packed with nutrients, it includes protein, iron, zinc,[Read More…]
Annual pesticide applicators training held at RBC Extension
RBC | 35 people attended the annual pesticide applicators training in Exhibit Hall 2 at the RBC Fairgrounds last Thursday, Feb. 6. Attendees learned about pesticide products and their legal and safe use. Anyone who holds either a private or commercial applicator’s license must take a designated number of education[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 13th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Don’t overwork yourself. Imagine how miserable you would be if you finished all your work today and had nothing to do for the rest of your life. J.A. Simms returned from Rangely yesterday. Mr. S has been running the Coltharp store at that place[Read More…]
Library Board elects new officers, draws additional public comment
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week in the community room. Outgoing board President Meredith Deming, John Moffitt, Keri Grieser, Michael Cobb, and newly appointed member Toby Leavitt attended in person. Board member Dan Olson participated via Zoom. The meeting began with the[Read More…]
COWBOY UP!
J.C. Watt, former owner of Watt’s Ranch Market, who served 13 years at the helm of the very successful Meeker High School wrestling program, was inducted into the “Cowboy Up” hall of fame last Saturday at Meeker High School. The Class of 2020 established the award to recognize a community[Read More…]