Special to the HT MEEKER | For many years, my sister found my April 29 birthday excruciating. It was almost impossible for her to wish me a happy birthday. The dates sit too close. Her son, Casey Timothy Turner (born Sept. 17, 1963), died on April 30, 1976, at age[Read More…]
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Meeker track and field shines at Clint Wells Invitational
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Clint Wells Invitational, hosted by Moffat County High School, highlighted by multiple relay wins and podium finishes. Co-head coach Terrence Casias said conditions were challenging but the team still showed progress. “It was[Read More…]
Panthers heading to league meet at Coal Ridge
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely High School’s track and field team capped a busy two-meet weekend with competitions in Olathe on April 23 and in Craig on April 24, battling cool temperatures and gusty winds that affected several events. Wind conditions, particularly in Craig, resulted in multiple marks[Read More…]
Pole Vault History
Noel Crown, 85, a three-time state pole vault champion from Rangely in 1957, 1958 and 1959, shares a moment with junior Kacey Allred and pole vault coach Dana Pollock at a recent meet. Crown said he began vaulting in sixth grade using a cottonwood branch and competed in high school[Read More…]
BMS Track
The Barone Middle School boys 4×200-meter relay team — Dylan Blaisdell, Ridge Butler, Thomas Theos and Gael Rodriguez — competed at a track meet in Rifle, where they set a new school record with a time of 1:41.06 last Friday.
Cowboys struggle against Aspen, fall in close road loss to Olathe
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team opened the week at home April 21 with a non league doubleheader against Aspen, but the Cowboys were unable to slow down the Skiers in either contest. The last time the two teams met was during the 2025 season when Meeker traveled[Read More…]
RHS senior Tapia named Boettcher Scholar
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely High School senior Aubrianna Tapia has been named a Boettcher Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic honors awarded in the state of Colorado. This recognition highlights not only her academic success, but also her leadership, character, and the impact she has had[Read More…]
Great Colorado Payback returns $100M, sets fiscal-year record
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Great Colorado Payback has returned $100 million to claimants with two months remaining in the fiscal year, breaking the previous $80 million record set in fiscal year 2024-25, State Treasurer Dave Young announced Thursday. The program has resolved about 60,000 claims since July[Read More…]
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans for Rio Blanco County businesses affected by drought
Special to the HT MEEKER | Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Rio Blanco County may be eligible for federal disaster loans following a drought declaration covering much of Colorado, including northwest counties. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to[Read More…]
Pick-Up Day launches Meeker Mustang Makeover training season
Special to the HT MEEKER | A quiet energy settles over the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds each April as trainers gather for Pick-Up Day, the official start of the Meeker Mustang Makeover. For those selected, it marks the moment they are paired with a wild mustang — many for the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco 4-H teams compete at Logan County contest
Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members from across Rio Blanco County, along with coaches Kari Brennan and Hannah Black, traveled to Sterling this past weekend to compete in the Logan County Livestock Judging Contest on April 25. The contest featured 80 juniors forming 23 teams and 49 seniors[Read More…]
Upcoming ranch clinic offers practical grazing strategies for today’s ranchers to help with drought and wildfire risk
Special to the HT MEEKER | This summer is promising to be a challenge for Western landowners and ranchers due to record drought and low snowpack. Livestock graziers are encouraged to come and attend a unique opportunity to learn how their herd can help protect land and property against fire[Read More…]
