RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers traveled to Baggs, Wyoming, last weekend for a rematch with the Little Snake River Rattlers on Friday. The game was fast and furious from the jump. The first quarter was an even match, but the Rattlers found a groove and gained a lead by halftime.[Read More…]
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Lady Panthers remain unbeaten in Western Slope League
RANGELY | The Rangely lady Panthers secured their sixth and seventh straight victories with wins over Little Snake River (Baggs, Wyoming) and Caprock Academy. Avenging a loss earlier in the season to Little Snake River was the goal since the Lady Panthers lost to the Rattlers on Jan. 19 in[Read More…]
Meeker to face Miners in final week of season
MEEKER | The Cowboys are heading into the final week of regular season play ranked 26th according to MaxPreps. Meeker is 11-7 coming off of a 2-1 weekend where one game was played at home and the other two were part of a big overnight trip. Thursday the Little Snake[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys battle to win, prep for home games this week
… Sophomore Taylor Garcia takes the ball towards the basket during the 45-37 win over the Cedaredge Bruins .AMBER GARCIA PHOTO MEEKER | The 4-and-13 lady Cowboys went 1-2 on the weekend, securing a win over Cedaredge on Saturday. All three games were the second for the year as the[Read More…]
Christian, LeBleu punch tickets to state tournament
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers competed in the 2A Region 2 wrestling tournament last weekend. At regionals, the top four wrestlers in each weight division qualify for the state tournament in Denver. Starting out for the Panthers was Aydan Christian. Christian had a very good tournament, pinning his way to[Read More…]
SURVEY SAYS
This little fellow spent a good deal of time puttering about our snowy Meeker landscape this week, and seemed to be quite at home. Although we’re thankful for the moisture, we think he’d feel differently if he had to shovel his way out every few days like the rest of[Read More…]
Student reporting on Winterfest activities
RANGELY | From Jan. 23-27, the students at Rangely Junior/Senior High School celebrated Winterfest. The week consisted of fun spirit days, a dance and home basketball games. On Monday, the theme was Pajama Day. Most students and the vast majority of teachers dressed in their best silly, original and comfortable[Read More…]
FULL BOWLS
Meeker High School students have once again proven they have big ideas. In a continuation of last year’s Empty Bowls success, sophomores Gracie Cravens and Kayla Scott spearheaded this years event taking place on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. The goal was to raise $2,000 to donate to the Pioneers Medical[Read More…]
Town of Meeker board of trustees debate public vs. private use of Ute Park
Meeker’s trustees revisited Smith Ranch’s lease of the Ute Park property for use as pasture during the Feb. 7 meeting. It’s a subject that has been debated since the town purchased the open space just west of town: whether having cows and calves on the land for several months of[Read More…]
HALFTIME SHOW
Don’t miss two performances from Meeker’s own dance team at this weekend’s home games! The girls will perform during the halftime at the Friday game, which begins at 5:30 p.m., and the Saturday game, which starts at 1 p.m. Pictured are Gracie Blagg, Ariel Gallegos, Allie Sanders, Stacie Mack and[Read More…]
HISTORY MYSTERY
Do you know what this is and what it was used for? Drop us an email, a note, or comment on social media @ht.1885 with your best guesses. | ED PECK PHOTO
LETTER: Sunshine needed: water too important for back-room discussions
Dear Editor: Have you heard the one about the ostrich who was asked how things were going? “Everything looks fine down here,” he said. With all that is going on in our river basin, doesn’t the public deserve to be in the room as important local water discussions are being[Read More…]
