MEEKER | The Barone Middle School volleyball teams had a phenomenal last weekend, according to Coach Jordan Brown. On Friday the seventh and eighth grade B teams traveled to Craig and both teams won their divisions. The eighth grade B team played three hard games against Sleeping Giant, but pulled[Read More…]
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BMS cross country wraps up final away meet for season
MEEKER | Barone Middle School cross-country team returned to the trails last weekend for their final away meet of the season in Craig, Colorado, where they competed in the Moffat County Invite at Loudy Simpson Park. The autumn morning provided ideal race conditions, but the team’s performances didn’t quite match[Read More…]
RBC Jr. Livestock team wraps up season
RBC | To wrap up the 2023/24 Rio Blanco County 4-H year the Western Rio Blanco Jr Livestock Judging Team traveled to Casper, Wyoming, to compete in the Casper College Fall Classic Livestock Judging Contest. The participating youth on this trip were between the ages of 8-12 and have been[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover awarded $200,000 Federal grant to hire executive director
MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM) is excited to announce it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Federal government to bolster its organizational leadership and community impact. This grant will be used to hire a part-time executive director, a crucial role that will drive the organization’s mission[Read More…]
WARRANTY DEEDS: MAY-JULY 2024
MAY Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC Buyer: James and Jamie Woodall Description: CALVAT SUBDIVISION 67909 67 625 LAKE STREET Transaction Price: $56,000 Seller: Micheal and Kirsten Lee Clancy Buyer: Dallas and Karyn Collins Description:SANDERSON HILLS SUBDIVISION 185454 83, 185454 84 1145 MICHAEL CIRCLE Transaction Price: $370,000 Seller: Todd A. and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 3rd, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago There are still four widows of Revolutionary War soldiers on the pension rolls of the government in Washington. At this rate, the United States will be paying pensions to soldiers of the Civil War or their widows well on in the last of the[Read More…]
The times, they are a’changin…
It’s officially autumn and we’ve moved into the “-BER” months of the year. Leaves in the high country are putting on a good show for a few more weeks. It’s a good time to get out and enjoy before the snow flies. EMILY MOHR Photos
Meeker High School to celebrate Homecoming next week
MEEKER | The parade is at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 with home volleyball and football games following that night. Boys’ golf competes at the regional tournament on Monday in Delta, cross country runs in Delta on Friday and softball plays at home on Saturday. The homecoming parade marshal[Read More…]
Is nuclear power a local option?
If you’d like to share your thoughts and opinions about nuclear energy and its potential for Rio Blanco County, the HT has created a Google form with a few questions. We’ll share the results as we continue reporting on this topic in the weeks ahead. https://forms.gle/4zevSRB8mhUAk5j79 RBC | Energy demands[Read More…]
RBC Sheriff’s Office ‘to go pink’ for breast cancer awareness
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office (RBCSO) will host a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness this October. The department is participating in the “Pink Patch Project,” a nationwide campaign designed to draw attention to the battle against breast cancer. For the month of October, the department will “go[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 15-21, 2024
ARRESTS 9/15/2024- A 54 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Possessing an Open Container in a Motor Vehicle, Drove Vehicle Without a Valid Drivers License, Resisting Arrest x 2 and Escape. 9/17/2024 – A[Read More…]
Public reaction to rule change for coaches
By JARED HENDERSON MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting earlier this week, all of the board members were present. Middle School Principal Katie Johnston and Elementary School Principal Michele Cheesman attended, while High School Principal Amy Chinn was absent. The meeting began with district celebrations. Each[Read More…]