BY KAYE SULLIVAN MEEKER | Bring your family and friends to the annual quilt show that features a wide range of amazing talents from modern day to heritage items. Open to the public, you can visit Friday, Sept. 8 from 12-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Latest News
Panthers dominate Caliche Buffaloes 28-8
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther football team kicked off its new era under new head coach Keenan LeBleu with a victory over the Caliche Buffaloes. The Panthers enjoyed a great running game behind the three-man attack of senior Kobey Chism and juniors Gage Fielder and Marcos Quintana. The Panthers used[Read More…]
Meeker XC shines in first home and away meets
MEEKER | Meeker hosted the Aspen, Soroco, and Battle Mountain cross country teams at its home invitational on Saturday, Aug. 19. The Cowboys had two races, with the girls starting the day. Twenty-four girls completed the course, although Meeker did not have any entries in that race this week.[Read More…]
Exciting start to Cowboy football season with 36-35 win
MEEKER | In an epic start to the year, Cowboy football opened the second straight year with a win over their league opponent, the North Fork Miners. “This was a very exciting way to start the season,” said head coach Andy Coryell. The Miners, a team composed of former rivals[Read More…]
MHS softball off to tough start this season
MEEKER | A two game weekend for JV and varsity softball turned into just one when rain puddled up the field Thursday evening and Friday morning, but not before Cowboy softball took on the dominant Rifle Bears. Both the varsity and JV softball teams struggled against Rifle. The varsity lost[Read More…]
Panther volleyball team shines with decisive win over Wildcats
RANGELY | Over the past weekend, the Rangely Panther volleyball team showcased their prowess as they faced off against formidable opponents. In a remarkable display of skill, the Panthers secured a commanding victory against the North Park Wildcats. Despite a slow start and an early timeout called by Coach Terrin,[Read More…]
Rangely harriers showcase potential at Basalt Invitational
RANGELY | After a challenging race last weekend, the Rangely harriers found comfort returning to a familiar course. The Panthers participated in the Basalt Longhorn Invitational on Saturday, a course known for its flat terrain, grassy paths and a refreshing stream crossing. Coach Scoggins noted, “This meet is well-organized, offers[Read More…]
Cowboy volleyball continues unbeaten streak on W. Slope
MEEKER | The Cowboys are undefeated after three wins against some top Western Slope teams. The DeBeque Dragons fell 3-1 on the varsity-only Thursday. “De Beque is good and has some very talented athletes on their team,” commented head coach Greg Cravens. Reese Clatterbaugh and Graycee Cravens went 100%[Read More…]
Golf Champs
BLM hosting meetings on Wolf Creek
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office will hold public meetings on the Wolf Creek Reservoir Situation Assessment Report on the right–of–way application from the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District to construct and operate a reservoir between Meeker and Rangely. The approximately 66,720-acre-foot[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago We are now having lovely days and cold nights. Messrs. J.W. Hugus and J.C. Davis returned from Yampa river points Saturday evening and tarried over Sunday in the White river metropolis. Both gentlemen left for the outside Monday morning. Mr. Hugus is very[Read More…]
Northwest region seat open on CPW roundtable
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting applications from hunters, anglers and trappers in the Southeast and Northwest regions to join the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open through Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Representatives will serve two-year terms from October 2023 through September[Read More…]