In a thrilling matchup on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, RHS varsity football team delivered a commanding performance, securing a resounding victory over Soroco High School with a final score of 68-26. Kobey Chism displayed his quarterback prowess, completing three of seven passes for a total of 136 yards and two[Read More…]
Latest News
Mustangs end season with high hopes for Mountain West Youth Super Bowl
Mustangs finished the regular season at home on the perfect fall day for football. Little Dudes were up first at 10 a.m. against a very tough squad from New Castle. Leading the game through the third quarter, a few hiccups led to a 21-20 loss. “These kids have a lot[Read More…]
Winners
The Barone Middle School boys’ basketball 7A and 7B teams played Hayden and Rangely last Saturday, winning all four games. Against Hayden, the 7A team won 40-6 and the 7B team won 36-114. Playing against Rangely, the 7A team won 39-15 and the 7B team won 24-12. Pictured is Sebastian[Read More…]
STATE SOFTBALL
The Meeker Cowboys may have had a slow start to the beginning of the season, 0-4, but they finished second in the league, upset a higher seeded Brush at regionals, and qualified for the final 16 state tournament. “With a heavy heart it’s time to talk about the end of[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 26th, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Wash Wakeman of Buford, was in town Monday with a load of ranch products. Literally speaking, Wash went into the wilderness some years ago and by the expenditure of lots of muscle, backed by a praiseworthy determination to win, has succeeded in making[Read More…]
Community raises $20,000 in four days to help save the Herald
Last week, after the Oct. 12 edition had come out, the Herald was thrown into crisis-mode. Balancing the checkbook led to a discovery of an acute shortfall in cash flows and receivables. We had enough funds to publish two more issues, and that was it. Advertising sales, which generate 80-85%[Read More…]
BLESSED
People and their pets gathered on the lawn at St. James’ Episcopal Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals service in honor of the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi. Multiple dogs and a single cat present, as well as a handful of pets represented virtually, received a[Read More…]
ANNULAR ECLIPSE
In the path of totality, the annular eclipse Oct. 14 created a “ring of fire” effect. This was taken by the solar optical telescope Hinode as the Moon came between it and the Sun. Viewers here enjoyed about 80% totality with special glasses, lenses, and homemade pinhole cameras. A total[Read More…]
Meeker opposes Prop HH, discusses parking, lighting
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution opposing Proposition HH on Tuesday. The resolution states, in part, “…the Town of Meeker relies on property tax revenue to provide street maintenance, snow plowing, infrastructure improvements, police protection, and code enforcement. Fire, ambulance, health, and other critical services in Meeker[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 8-14, 2023
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on October 10, 2023 for a protection order violation. He was released on October 11, 2023 on a PR bond. A male party was arrested on October 11, 2023 for a protection order violation and criminal trespass. He was released on October 12, 2023.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – October 19th, 2023
“If a town loses its paper, it’s less of a town.” ~ Al Cross, Director emeritus of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky Thanks to the generosity and love and support of our local Meeker community, that quote is not going to be[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
After Dear Editor, Our community suffered a tragic loss this weekend. I have only lived in Meeker for three years and did not have an opportunity to interact with the boys. I do know that in this town most of you are family or friends or both. While I am[Read More…]
