How to rope a bear… from the Cowboy Gathering at Trappers Lodge Dear Editor: Tracy and I, along the Brennans and other Meekerites were treated Saturday to the fourth edition of Trappers Lake Cowboy Gathering on the Mountain. This event drew people from as far away as Arkansas to listen[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: The Klan in Colorado
This story is intended to educate. Please do not infer that I condone bigotry, or oppression based on creed or race. In my youth, the struggles for integration were constantly in the news, often with violence. When the original “This is What I Remember” interviews were recorded for the local[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Hopewest – Breaking the Silence: Supporting Suicide Prevention and Survivors of Loss
RBC | Those left in the wake of a suicide loss sometimes aren’t sure where to turn or what to do. Uprooted by shock and overcome by the grief of losing someone to suicide can feel painful and isolating. Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, HopeWest aims to[Read More…]
BRONCOS FANS!
Meeker High School alum JC Henderson, HT freelance reporter Jared Henderson, and JC’s wife Natalie Henderson attended the Denver Broncos game last Sunday at MetLife stadium in New Jersey where the Broncos beat the Jets 10-9.
Walker named to President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University
MEEKER | Caitlin Walker has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time[Read More…]
Two MHS golfers qualify for state competition
Meeker High School seniors Will Schwartz and Monty Franklin both qualified for the 2024 Colorado State Golf Championships next week in Golden. Schwartz, Franklin, along with teammates Alejandro Garcia and freshman Bryson Elam from Rangely, competed in the state-qualifying regional golf tournament held Monday at Devil’s Thumb Golf Course in[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Saints 30-52
RANGELY | This past Saturday, the Rangely Panthers traveled to Vail to take on the Vail Christian Saints in what turned out to be a challenging game. Despite a second-half surge, the Panthers were unable to overcome a slow start and ultimately fell to the Saints with a final score[Read More…]
Cowboy volleyball heads into Homecoming week
MEEKER | Meeker only had one match this week, a tough one against league opponent Hayden. Hayden is 5-9 and head coach Greg Cravens says that “doesn’t reflect how good they are getting.” Defensively, the Tigers kept the ball in the air and Meeker had a very hard time finding[Read More…]
MHS cross country competes at Moffat County Invitational
MEEKER | Meeker cross country competed at the Moffat County Invitational at Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig Saturday. In the girls’ race, Haylee Steele ran her best time this season of 27:57, taking 57th place. Abby Amick finished in 70th place, achieving a new personal record (PR) of 34:11. Wyatt[Read More…]
Panther volleyball secures victory over Vail Christian
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers volleyball team had an incredible night last Friday, securing a hard-fought victory against one of the top teams in the state, Vail Christian. The match was filled with energy and excitement, as it was the Saints’ homecoming game. It was a tightly contested battle, with[Read More…]
Challenging course for Panther harriers
RANGELY | The Rangely harriers faced a completely different course this weekend compared to last. While last weekend’s race was held on a golf course, this weekend’s competition took place at Loudy Simpson Park. The course challenged runners with mowed fields, natural trails, hills, and soccer fields. Although times were[Read More…]
Meeker softball bounces back with doubleheader sweep
MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball team bounced back last weekend after going 1-1 against the Gunnison Cowboys the previous weekend. This time, the Cowboys faced the Aspen Skiers at home in Meeker, Colorado. In the first game, the Cowboys produced a shutout, winning 15-0. It was a familiar[Read More…]