RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers wrestling team faced tough competition at the Western Slope Showdown in Montrose, CO. The tournament brought together 40 teams ranging from 5A to 2A schools, providing a challenging weekend on the mats. Despite battling hard, the Panthers walked away with no placers but gained valuable[Read More…]
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Lady Panthers earn championship title at Western Slope Winter Classic
RANGELY | The Rangely Lady Panthers stormed their way to victory at the Western Slope Winter Classic, securing the championship title with a dominant performance over DeBeque and Dove Creek. The Rangely Lady Panthers kicked off the Western Slope Winter Classic with a resounding victory over DeBeque, winning 64-33. The[Read More…]
Panthers host home tournament; win one, lose two
RANGELY | On Dec. 13-14 the Rangely Panthers played at their home tournament, the Western Slope Winter Classic. Eight boys teams and girls teams participated in a bracketed tournament. In the first game the boys played the West Grand Mustangs. The game was very close in the first half and[Read More…]
Meeker boys basketball struggles in season-opening Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team opened their season last weekend at their annual WREA Cowboy Shootout but came away winless after three tough matchups. The Cowboys tipped off their season Thursday night against the Lotus School for Excellence Meteors. Despite a strong effort, Meeker fell 54-42.[Read More…]
RANGELY ELKS HOOP SHOOT
On Dec. 10, 2024, Rangely Elks Lodge hosted their annual Hoop Shoot contest. Nineteen shooters from Rangely entered the contest. The divisions are 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 for boys and girls. Each contestant shoots 25 free throws in the competition. The event was very competitive with a lot of good[Read More…]
Rust prepares for the final big show with NWSS Catch-A-Calf program
MEEKER | As the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) draws near, Johnny Rust is gearing up for the final big show of his Catch-A-Calf journey. This January, Rust will showcase his hard work and dedication, presenting his calf, “Pickles,” during the first weekend of the prestigious event. However, this will[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY- December 19th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Some of our cattlemen fear that the range will be overstocked next summer. If all the cattle are brought in that are booked for this valley, it looks to us as though there are substantial grounds for their fears. The hardest worked man in[Read More…]
Rangely athletes shine at indoor track meet
RANGELY | A group of dedicated Rangely High School athletes, not currently involved in CHSAA winter sports, have been training diligently for indoor track and field. Their hard work paid off at the recent UCCS Series #1 indoor meet held at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Field House. Impressive[Read More…]
Barone Middle School girls basketball teams dominate in season opener
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School girls’ basketball teams had an impressive start to their season this past Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, with both the eighth-grade and seventh-grade squads securing victories in their games at Hayden. The eighth-grade A team faced Hayden’s A team and secured a decisive 52-4 win.[Read More…]
Breakfast with Santa
The Meeker Lions Club and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District hosted the annual Breakfast with Santa event at the Fairfield Center last weekend. Little Natalia Olivas, daughter of Fernando and Talia, had her picture taken with Santa. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Colorado man sentenced to 22 years for kidnapping employee from Michael Bloomberg’s ranch
RBC | U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Joseph Beecher, 51, of Craig, Colorado, to 264 months in federal prison with five years of supervised release to follow, for the kidnapping of a woman from Michael Bloomberg’s ranch in February 2022. Beecher was convicted of kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying[Read More…]
Rare snow leopard now on display at Antler Taxidermy
MEEKER | Antler Taxidermy and Professionals of Africa Museum, which is located in the heart of Meeker, Colorado, has unveiled a rare addition to its wildlife museum: a snow leopard. Owners Bill and Donna Wille are thrilled to showcase this unique specimen, offering visitors a rare opportunity to see the[Read More…]
