RBC | Robert Haag, in his book about the early years of Rangely, Colorado, references an earthquake in 1882. In Haag’s account, Charles Porter Hill and Joseph Studer had arrived at the White River and had camped for the night just upstream of Douglas Creek. Today it is known as[Read More…]
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8th Grade A/B Honor Roll
Barone Middle School 8th Grade A/B Honor Roll (fall semester): (Back Row) Asher Navratil, Tyler Follman, Samuel Merz, Cora Lewis, Thomas Theos, Gael Rodriguez-Valeriano, Tanner Woodruff. (Middle Row) Addilyne Shonk, Miles Franklin, Zoe Holt, Harper Ducey, Joshua Powell, Ian Shimko, Afton White. (Front Row) Alise Massey, Rylan Grimes, Charlee Bennett,[Read More…]
WHAT IS THIS?
In this week’s installment of mystery tools and equipment, do you know what this is and what it was used for? Full story in an upcoming edition!
DAYS GONE BY – February 19th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Dinner parties are all the rage now. In conversation with Governor Roosevelt last evening, he told the reporter that he wished The Herald would express his most sincere thanks to the citizens of this valley for the courteous manner in which he has been[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling headed to the Big Show after historic regional run
MEEKER | The No. 8-ranked Meeker High School girls wrestling team in Class 4A turned in a strong performance at the CHSAA Class 4A Region 3 Tournament last week, sending multiple wrestlers to the podium and earning key state-qualifying finishes while placing second as a team. Junior Ruth LeBlanc, ranked[Read More…]
Koy Weber wins third regional title as Cowboys head to state
MEEKER | This past weekend, the No. 3-ranked Class 2A Meeker High School boys wrestling team turned in a strong showing at the Colorado High School Activities Association Class 2A Region 1 tournament in Cedaredge, crowning two regional champions and advancing multiple wrestlers to the state championships for this weekend.[Read More…]
ZADRA QUALIFIES FOR STATE
Freshman Reid Zadra, a 120-pound wrestler for Rangely High School, placed third at the regional tournament and will represent the Panthers this week at the state tournament. BOBBY G’S MEMORIES PHOTO
Cowboys fall at Roaring Fork, rebound with home win over Cedaredge
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team opened the week on the road with a nonleague matchup against Roaring Fork, looking to complete a season sweep of the Rams after a 47–40 home win earlier this season. That sweep did not materialize, as Meeker fell 66–47 on Tuesday[Read More…]
Rangely bounces back on Senior Day after Olathe loss
MEEKER | The Rangely High School boys basketball team split a pair of home games this past weekend. On Friday, the Panthers hosted the Olathe Pirates and fell 68-38. The last meeting between the teams came during the 2021-22 season, when Rangely traveled to Olathe and won 59-35. Rangely struggled[Read More…]
Sanders pours in 35 as Cowboys roll Cedaredge
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys basketball team opened last week on the road against the Roaring Fork Rams, looking to bounce back from a home loss earlier this season. That rebound didn’t come. Meeker fell 68–48 on the road, dropping the Cowboys to 12–6 overall. Meeker shot 41 percent[Read More…]
Iris Franklin receives MHS Cowboy Up award
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker High School Class of 2025 has selected longtime educator Iris Franklin as the recipient of the 2025 Cowboy Up Award, an honor recognizing individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to or support of Meeker High School. The Cowboy Up Award was established[Read More…]
Property taxes higher than expected? Here’s why…
RBC | Property tax notices for 2025 taxes, payable in 2026, were mailed last week, and many property owners are seeing higher bills. The increase is tied to two main changes: the end of a temporary tax break and new rules for how school funding is collected. In 2022, lawmakers[Read More…]
