MEEKER | The Eagle Valley Invitational, held at the Siena Golf Club south of Gypsum, drew a large field of teams and their runners this past Saturday. Haylee Steele and Abby Amick competed in the girls’ race, with Haylee at 138th place and 33:14, and Abby at 42:11 for 148th[Read More…]
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Panther harriers compete at Eagle
RANGELY | After taking a week off, the Rangely Harriers return to racing on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Eagle Valley Invite. The meet is held at the Siena Valley Golf Course in Gypsum. The runners faced strong competition as they navigated the rolling hills of the course. The middle[Read More…]
Softball Season
Ashlynn Ducey at bat for the Cowboys in the Aug. 30 game against Delta. The girls winning streak snapped the next day against the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers. BILLIE JENSEN Photos
Wins for BMS COWBOYS
The eighth grade Meeker Cowboys football team won its third straight shutout in a 28-0 win against the Craig Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 7. The seventh grade Cowboys football team also won in a shutout against Craig with a final score of 8-0. Both games were held in Meeker at[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs bring home pair of wins
The Meeker Mustangs traveled to New Castle for their opening games of 2024. Both Divisions 1 and 2 came away with decisive victories. Tough defense was the deciding factor in both games as the players had a tough time with front-line blocking on offense. Good practices this week will have[Read More…]
Johnny Rust’s NWSS Catch-a-Calf Project Shines at Colorado State Fair
MEEKER | Over Labor Day weekend, Johnny Rust, a determined participant in the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Catch-a-Calf project, showcased his talents at the Colorado State Fair. Rust, who is well-known for his dedication to the Catch-a-Calf program, earned impressive results in the show ring, securing 4th place in[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 12th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago If you miss the parade of Slave of the Silver serpent at the Festival this year you will regret it. The Sanderson building is undergoing extensive repairs. The number of students from outside districts in attendance at the Meeker school is in evidence as[Read More…]
Man who kidnapped Westlands employee convicted in Wyoming
MEEKER | The man charged with kidnapping a Meeker woman from Westlands Ranch in February 2022 has been found guilty on all counts by a Federal court jury in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Joseph Lee Beecher, who was 48 at the time of the crime, burglarized a residence in Craig and stole[Read More…]
Classic time is here again!
The flags representing the multiple countries from whence the Meeker Classic competitors hail were raised on Monday in anticipation of the start of this year’s event Wednesday. See the full schedule of events on PAGE 7 of this weeks edition, as well as ads throughout for various events, including Jammin’[Read More…]
Every mustang finds a home at 2024 Mustang Makeover
MEEKER | The 2024 Meeker Mustang Makeover, held on Aug. 24, will be remembered as a landmark event, shattering records and capturing the hearts of all who attended. From a record-breaking audience turnout to a spectacular auction, this year’s Makeover set a new standard for mustang events across the nation.[Read More…]
New Meeker police officer was first emergency responder to house fire
MEEKER | Officer Keydon Long joined the Meeker Police Department late last year. He was the first emergency responder to arrive at the scene of the house fire at 11th and Pinyon on Aug. 24. According to Meeker PD, when Long arrived, two female residents were still inside the smoke-filled[Read More…]
Former chief hydrologist of area USGS Presents to White River Alliance
MEEKER | Last week, local water expert Bob Tobin took members of the White River Alliance back in time as he presented his findings during the Alliance’s monthly speaker series. Tobin ran the United States Geological Service in Meeker as the District Sub Chief from 1974 to 1988, and spearheaded[Read More…]
