MEEKER | The Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular February meeting last week at the district office, with all members present. The board approved the agenda before recognizing the Barone Middle School MathCounts team, coached by Meeker High School juniors Tucker Chinn and Said Rodriguez. The[Read More…]
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Fifth grade classes go full STEAM ahead with robotics unit
5th graders at Meeker Elementary just wrapped up an exciting robotics unit. It was a hands-on experience where students took the lead as builders and programmers. Each student successfully constructed a robot from the ground up. Thank you to Kristina Selby from Meeker Regional Library for volunteering. AMBER GARCIA PHOTOS
A different kind of Balboa: Beky Balboa runs for RBC treasurer
MEEKER | With a name like Balboa, it’s hard not to think of the famous underdog boxer who made grit and perseverance his trademark. But while Rocky Balboa fought his battles in the ring, Beky Balboa is stepping forward in a different arena — public service — as she runs[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 22-28, 2026
ARRESTS 2/24/2026-Meeker PD arrested a 39 year-old male for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass, Criminal Attempt to Commit Other Misdemeanor, Resisting Arrest and Theft. He was transported to jail and released shortly after on a PR bond. 2/25/2026-Meeker PD arrested an 18 year-old female for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass, 2nd Degree[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 5th, 2026
Democratic Caucus and Assembly March 7 MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Democrats’ Precinct Caucus and County Assembly will be held Saturday, March 7, from 9:45 a.m to 12 p.m., at the Meeker Public Library meeting room. Check-in for registered RBC Democrat voters in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 will[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – The Pedestal Problem
“Hero-worship is innate to human nature, and it is founded on some of our noblest feelings… but which, like all other feelings, when uncontrolled by principle and reason, may easily degenerate into the wildest exaggerations.” ~ John Calvin One of my granddaughters is currently obsessed with Spider-Man. She wears her[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 5th, 2026
Why the Colorado Democratic Party’s Caucus & County Assembly matters Dear Editor: As a county Democrat officer in Rio Blanco County, I encourage Democrats to take part in the Colorado Democratic Party’s Caucus & County Assembly on March 7. This process plays a key role in deciding which candidates appear[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Powell Expedition
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…]
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…]
