Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The meteorological conditions during the week have been of a favorable character on an average. In other words, it was neither very cold nor very warm. A large lion hunting party, headed by John Goff, went up Sulphur Creek Sunday morning, but as yet[Read More…]
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Are you ready for spring?
With spring around the corner it is time to start thinking of our gardens and lawns. And if you are hoping to keep those thriving it is important to have all the relevant information you can. This should include the news that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA_, updated[Read More…]
Report: ‘Greedflation’ driving high prices
As corporate profits remain at all-time highs, a new report shows that more than half of rising consumer prices in 2023 were caused by corporate greed, or “greedflation.” Elizabeth Pancotti – strategic advisor with the DC-based think tank Groundwork Collaborative – said before the pandemic, corporate profits drove just 11%[Read More…]
Lady Panthers league champions again
Lady Panthers closed out the regular season on Saturday with an 85-11 win over Vail Christian. Panthers were led by Miah Wren with 24 points, five steals, and four assists. Following her was Aubrianna Tapia with the first double-double of her varsity career, 16 points and 10 rebounds. Ducey followed[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Vail Christian
On Feb. 17 the Panthers had their last regular season game at home against the Vail Christian Saints. The Saints came into the game with a 10-7 record in fourth place in the Western Slope league standings. In the first quarter, the Panthers came out on fire on both ends[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Grand Junction Central
The Cowboys took their second loss last weekend, but to a team two classifications up and without one of their key players. Grand Junction Central was not initially on the schedule, but when Mancos dropped out, the team needed to pick up a game. Playing a 5A team will not[Read More…]
YOUTH B-BALL
Meeker hosted Rifle and New Castle at the high school this Saturday. Meeker 1 vs. Rifle, Meeker won in overtime 12 to 10. They also played New Castle. Meeker 2 vs. Rifle, Meeker won 18 to 9. Meeker 2 vs. New Castle, Meeker won 28 to 13. The 5th and[Read More…]
Christian, Torsell represent Panthers at state
Rangely’s Harleigh Prater finishes fourth in girls’ wrestling tournament Although she wrestles for Grand Junction Central, Harleigh Prater is a true Panther. She led the way for the Rangely wrestlers at a very good first state tournament. Prater won her first two matches which guaranteed her a spot on the[Read More…]
Meeker Alumni State Wrestling Runners-Up
Meeker High School alumni Chad Dare, is the head coach of the D51 Phoenix Girls wrestling team from Central Grand Junction, is pictured with his 2024 Girls Division Colorado State Wrestling Championship runners-up. Dare was also named the Girls Division “Coach of the Year” and is pictured holding the award[Read More…]
CHSAA Coaches Honored
RBC coaches Carl Padilla (far left) and Jeff “Buck” LeBleu (far right) were honored by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) for 30 years of coaching wrestling at all levels (youth, middle and high schools) in their respective communities of Meeker and Rangely. Padilla will retire at the high[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys end regular season, look to regionals
The No. 21 ranked Meeker Cowboys girls’ basketball team finished the regular season and headed straight into district pigtails Tuesday. In the Thursday and Saturday final games the Cowboys came away with two wins 44-30 against Aspen and 57-38 against North Fork. Ainsley Selle put up big numbers with 19[Read More…]
Wrestling legacy extends into Utah
Westlake 6A High School in Utah was thrilled last Thursday when senior Celeste DeToles, sporting a 134-4 record became their first four-time state wrestling champion in the 135-pound class. Celeste is known for her toughness and quick pins, pinning many opponents in less than 60 seconds. Kaizen, her sophomore brother,[Read More…]