Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls basketball team split a busy week, dropping a close non-league contest to Little Snake River before rolling past Vail Christian to remain unbeaten in league play. Rangely fell 57-50 to Little Snake River on Thursday after digging an early[Read More…]
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The morning pickleball crew…
We ran out of room last week and didn’t get to publish both pictures of Meeker’s pickleball aficionados. This is the group that plays in the mornings at the admin building, according to Jim Joy. Check out last week’s story for details on where to go to participate.
‘It’s A Way of Life’ 4-H Club report
MEEKER | On Jan. 20 we had our It’s A Way Of Life meeting. We started the meeting at 7 p.m. sharp and discussed Expo, District Retreat in Craig and Demonstration Night next month. We invite everyone in the public to come to the 4-H Demonstration Night at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Barone Middle School A/B Honor Roll – Fall Semester
7th Grade A/B Honor Roll: (Back Row) Xandar Borchard, Miles Dupire, Jada Gould, Hannah Coryell, Isabel Elder, Rose-Andria Rasmussen-Granzella, Brooke Legits (Front Row) Quinn Thomson, Brantley White, Brooklyn Cox, Melanie Hatcher, Carly Thorp, Cambrey Rogers. Not Pictured: Keera Simmons. The A/B Honor Roll for the 8th grade will appear in[Read More…]
Rangely FBLA earns top honors
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter posted strong results at the District Leadership Conference held this week on the campus of Colorado Mesa University, earning multiple first-place finishes and numerous top-10 placements against competitors from across the region. Rangely students[Read More…]
Obituary – Dixie (Lundberg) Jones
July 19, 1941 ~ Jan. 15, 2026 Dixie Lundberg was born in Meeker, Colorado, on July 19, 1941, to Shirley Janes Lundberg and Dick Lundberg. Her mother tragically died in a car accident when Dixie was 4-years-old and she was raised by her grandparents, Raymond and Fannie Janes of Meeker.[Read More…]
Obituary – Ralph Backes
Aug. 8, 1952 ~ Jan. 5, 2026 Ralph Backes passed away Jan. 5, 2026, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Ralph was born on Aug. 8, 1952, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Chester and JoNell Backes of Milner. He lived in Milner and attended Hayden Schools until his[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 12th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago After a full of good many years, the various oil fields of Rio Blanco county are again attracting attention. It is said that Colonel Roosevelt will bring his outing to a close next week. He will leave the Keystone ranch on the 15th, stop[Read More…]
Obituary: Terry Dean Broughton
Oct. 1, 1944 ~ Feb. 3, 2026 Terry Dean Broughton, a Rifle, Colorado, native, was born Oct. 1, 1944, in Oakland, California, to Vernice Marva (Ammerman) Broughton and George Raymond Broughton. He was welcomed to the family by older sisters Jacqueline Broughton (Loesch) and Judy Broughton (Bainter). As the youngest[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County youth earn top honors at National Western Stock Show art competition
Several Rio Blanco County students were recognized with top awards at the National Western Stock Show Young Artist Competition during the National Western Stock Show awards ceremony held Jan. 11 in Denver. Alise Massey, an eighth-grader at Barone Middle School, also earned Grand Champion honors in the statewide eighth-grade division.[Read More…]
Pickleball gains a loyal following in Meeker – Interested? Come play!
Special to the HT MEEKER | Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States, is alive and well in Meeker. The popularity of pickleball is growing quickly in Meeker. This past year, more than 45 players have utilized both the indoor and outdoor courts. Players from Mexico, France, Oregon, Texas,[Read More…]
Hummel brothers sweep state archery records for 2025
Special to the HT MEEKER | The 2025 Colorado State Archery Association season belonged to the Hummel brothers, as Sawyer and Hudson broke/set state records in the Cub Male Bowhunter class. The Hummels showcased incredible versatility across different disciplines, leaving a trail of new milestones in their wake: Sawyer Hummel[Read More…]