MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys have come out swinging with a succession of wins after two early season losses. The Cowboys took on Olathe last Friday, winning 40-6 on their home field during Senior Night. It was the team’s sixth win in a row, bringing them to 4-0 and a[Read More…]
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Meeker PD hosts annual bugling and camo contest
Meeker Elementary School students demonstrated their ability to bugle an elk and their camouflage skills at the annual contest hosted by the Meeker Police Department. Special thank you to Back Country Outpost for donating and supplying all of this year’s prizes and awards! Thank you to this year’s volunteer judges:[Read More…]
Meeker School Board updates: Theos resigns as golf coach; district enrollment sees a decline
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting Monday night at the district office. Six board members attended in person, while Vice President Tom Allen joined via GoogleMeets. The meeting began with an addition to the agenda: the resignation of Willy Theos, the Meeker High School Head Golf[Read More…]
A Legacy of Dedication: Diana Sizemore’s years of service to Rangely Schools and community
RANGELY | In a small town, a person’s dedication can leave a lasting mark on both the institutions they serve and the community they cherish. Diana Sizemore has spent nearly 40 years as a cornerstone of the Rangely School District, offering her time, talent, and heart to students, staff, and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 31st, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Beef raising, a recognized Colorado industry, is in the midst of a profitable season. Beef on the hoof has lately sold at $7 a hundred at Chicago stock yards, the highest October price since 1884. Henry Stadtman, of Angora, was in town yesterday and[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs to play in SuperBowl at Glenwood Springs High School Saturday, Oct. 26
MEEKER | Both Meeker Mustang teams traveled to Glenwood Springs for end-of-season games last week. For the younger Division 1 team, it was a season finale against Carbondale, the only team they had lost to this year. With true grit, superior determination, and unparalleled coaching, the young Mustangs avenged an[Read More…]
A long and winding road…
Sheep and their shepherds made their biannual journey through town on Saturday and again on Monday, headed to winter pasture. Our nonscientific reminder of the change of seasons brought the first dusting of snow Monday morning, most of which was gone by the time the sheep went through. NIKI TURNER[Read More…]
New location for T Rose Etc., LLC extends family business tradition into a new era
MEEKER | The new “shingle” for T Rose Etc. hangs above cheerful red doors at 336 Eighth Street in Meeker, ready to welcome customers. For the last seven years, T Rose Etc. LLC, owned by Teresia Ruckman-Reed, has provided multiple skilled services to area residents and businesses. Whether it’s alterations[Read More…]
MHS StuCo Give Back Day
RBC | On Oct. 11, more than 75 high school students participated in the annual “Give Back Day” to provide service for our community. Give Back Day started with the Meeker High School Student Council in 2022, which started a yearly tradition for the community. This year, the student executive[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Oct 13-19, 2024
ARRESTS 10/15/2024- A 24 year old female was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. She was transported to jail. She was released on 10/16/2024 on a surety bond. 10/16/2024- A 28 year old male was transported from Colorado Springs Detention Center to jail on a warrant.[Read More…]
What? Water my trees in late fall and early winter?
RBC | Yes, that’s right. It is very important to water our trees as they go dormant this time of year as it creates a readily available source of groundwater that can be used in the spring. Trees stop transpiring (losing their water through their leaves) after leaf drop so[Read More…]
BMS boys’ basketball tournament
This past weekend, the Barone Middle School boys’ basketball team hosted a triangular tournament that included Craig and Soroco. After Saturday’s games, Coach Kurtis Dunbar expressed satisfaction with the seventh-grade team’s performance. “Today we delivered high-effort performances in all games,” Dunbar said. In the first game, Meeker’s A team defeated[Read More…]
