RBC | There were several reasons that many military men and former military men became western frontier explorers, miners, cowboys, lawmen and outlaws. Veteran campaigners were familiar with traveling long distances, often without regular meals or water. Veterans of the Indian Wars had a healthy respect for the Native American[Read More…]
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LOOSE ENDS: Avalanche danger still exists, despite dry conditions
MEEKER | The news feeds on all of our electronic devices have been busy lately, reporting an increase in Mountain West avalanche deaths alongside a decrease in annual snowpack and precipitation. Locally, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers haven’t had to worry as much about avalanche conditions this winter. But with exceptionally[Read More…]
Senior Night success propels Meeker girls into postseason
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team closed out its regular-season home schedule Friday night with a dominant 65-25 win over De Beque on Senior Night. The Cowboys improved to 17-5 overall and 11-3 in league play, securing third place in the standings. Meeker honored seniors Braydin Raley,[Read More…]
Meeker boys ride defensive surge into 3A playoffs
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories, defeating De Beque 74-29 on Senior Night before earning a 55-42 road win over Vail Christian to finish 16-7 overall and 8-4 in league play. The Cowboys’ third-place league finish secured[Read More…]
MOUNTAIN LIONS AAU BASKETBALL & BMS WRESTLING
(Above left) The Barone Middle School boys Mountain Lions AAU basketball team, coached by Brett Watson, celebrates winning the tournament in Grand Junction on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The team also won the tournament last year as seventh graders. (Above right) The Barone Middle School wrestling team competed in a[Read More…]
Scholastic Art Awards in Denver and ceremony at Adams State U.
(Above left) Meeker High School Art students attended the Colorado Regional Scholastic Art Awards this last Saturday at the Denver Art Museum. (From left to right: Joshua Quinn, Janet Lopez, Lilly Newman, Mia Hernandez, Jill Ward, Brooklynn Kirkpatrick and Mr. Ben Quinn) Lilly Newman and Mia Hernandez were recognized with[Read More…]
FROM THE STATE CAPITOL: Supporting rural Colorado
RBC | Northwest Colorado is unlike anywhere else in the state. Our communities thrive on outdoor recreation and are sustained by industries that define the Western Slope way of life. But our communities also face challenges that demand tailored solutions: keeping health care close to home and affordable, protecting the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 5th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A lone blue-bottle fly made its appearance in this office one day this week, buzzed the force occasionally to let them know that he was here, and then lit out–presumably for Craig. There were no brands on him. Bicycles were out in force this[Read More…]
2026 State Wrestling Tournament
Meeker High School boys state qualifiers are pictured with their coaches. Back, from left: Coach Kurt Blunt, Head Coach Stryker Lane, Coach Nate Lee. Front, from left: Koy Weber, Jonah Christensen, Kael Overton, Holton Harvey, Coach Tyrell Turner, and Orion Musser. Meeker High School girls state qualifiers are pictured with[Read More…]
BANNER’S UP!
A new banner now hangs over Highway 13 in Meeker, welcoming travelers and directing them to Main Street and public river access. The project was led by Uplift Meeker and funded through a generous donation from Elk Creek. High Rise Tree Care Service installed the banner with assistance from White[Read More…]
RUSH HOUR, RURAL STYLE
You know you’re in Meeker when the morning traffic has hooves. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
After regionals, 14 BMS students to compete at state History Day
Special to the HT MEEKER | On Saturday, Feb. 21, students traveled to Caprock Academy to compete at the Western Slope Regional History Day competition. This year’s annual theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform. Students were able to choose a topic of their choice to research under the broad theme and[Read More…]
