The Division 2 Meeker Mustangs traveled to Battlement Mesa last Saturday for an afternoon game with Parachute #1. Having had a solid week of practice to correct any first game issues, the Mustangs came out strong and never looked back in shutting out the Piranhas. Coaches noted skilled play on[Read More…]
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MHS Volleyball is 4-3
MEEKER | Cowboy Volleyball heads into the weekend 4-3. “We definitely felt the highs and lows of high school sports this past weekend,” began head coach Greg Cravens as he discussed the loss to Vail Christian and the win against Sorocco. Both matches this weekend could be categorized in the[Read More…]
Panther football dominates Dolores in a 44-6 victory
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers bounced back in a big way Friday night, dominating Dolores with a 44-6 victory. After the previous week’s loss to Dove Creek, the Panthers were determined to start strong, and they did just that. Jordan Irwin had an outstanding performance, rushing for 181 yards on[Read More…]
RHS cross country brings home PRs from Coal Ridge
RANGELY | The Panther cross country team stayed close to home, traveling to the Coal Ridge Invitational. This was the first time the high school had participated in this meet, held at VIX Park. The course consisted of dirt trails and some pavement, with challenging hills that tested the runners.[Read More…]
BMS football on a winning streak
MEEKER | Not receiving much notoriety, the Barone Middle School Football teams (7th & 8th Grades) have quietly been putting up good numbers and recently have extended their undefeated streaks with victories over visiting Glenwood Springs teams on Saturday at Starbuck Stadium. The 7th graders posted a 14-7 victory, while[Read More…]
Barone Middle School volleyball teams take to the court
Coaches and players for Barone Middle School volleyball. The number of athletes out for volleyball at the middle school level bodes well for Cowboy high school volleyball in the future. Amber garcia Photo MEEKER | Barone Middle School had a weekend full of volleyball. The teams started the week with games[Read More…]
Days Gone By – September 19th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The drought of the past month was broken Wednesday, but it did not rain good and hard till Thursday evening. Hunters, tourists and all others will please note the ad of Messrs. Blain and Purdy in this issue. These gentlemen understand their business. Call[Read More…]
Funeral Notice: Chad Denny
Oct. 9, 1957 ~ Sept. 10, 2024 Chad Howard Denny, 66, of Roosevelt, Utah, the husband of Roxie Denny, passed away Sept. 10, 2024, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at 12 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary[Read More…]
Update on Meeker post office hours and abatement project from the postmaster
To the residents of Meeker: The Post Office has been forced to realign its hours for customers to collect mail. I’ve discussed with the area manager what the best approach would be. We agreed that we should put out a sign that states “Mail Available” when we have completed integrating[Read More…]
And the winner is…
Scott Glen and his dog Pip took first place in the 37th annual Meeker Classic. In about 40 years of sheepdog trials, Glen has won Soldier Hollow, The Bluegrass Classic, the Meeker Classic, the Canadian Championships, and the USBCHA National Finals seven times. He finished third in the 2023 World[Read More…]
Meeker Classic Art Show winner
Cindy Bissantz of Ohio is this year’s Meeker Classic Art Show winner. Her artwork, done in pastels, will serve as the art for the 2025 poster and other marketing materials. Bissantz said she was inspired by her mother’s work as a dog handler. Niki Turner Photo
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials wraps up its 37th year
MEEKER | The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials wrapped up Sunday, marking the event’s 37th anniversary. Held annually in Meeker, Colorado, the trials have been a fixture in the town each September since 1987. This year’s event featured Bevis Jordan as the judge. Jordan, who hails from Northumberland, England, manages a[Read More…]
