Nine, one, one; Nine hundred and eleven; Nine eleven. Amazing how three digits in the English language evoke different emotions depending on how you say them. Now, we must be careful not to say “call nine, one, one” within artificial earshot of an Alexa device. A knock on the door[Read More…]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR – September 11th, 2025
Former Rangely mayor remembers Nickson Dear Editor: I read with sadness the obituary announcement of the passing of Shirley Kay Nickson. I recall with fondness an incident involving Kay in her capacity as the Animal Control Officer in Rangely. My elderly 13-year-old collie was experiencing seizures, crying out in terrible[Read More…]
HOPEWEST — GUEST COLUMN: Transforming fear into confidence
Special to the HT MEEKER | When facing life challenges related to aging, illness, or grief, it’s common to feel a sense of worry or uncertainty about what lies ahead. Navigating medical and daily needs can be overwhelming, and for some, asking for help may feel like you’re “giving up”[Read More…]
Colorado native Dr. Joshua Mares joins Colorado Advanced Orthopedics in Meeker
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) continues to expand its distinguished team of fellowship-trained specialists with the addition of Dr. Joshua Mares, MD, a Colorado native and specialist in adult hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Mares joins CAO following the completion of a fellowship[Read More…]
Cowboys fire on all cylinders in De Beque sweep
MEEKER | After a weekend off, the Meeker High School volleyball team returned to the court Friday and opened September with a road sweep at De Beque. The Cowboys entered the contest with a 2-2 record after losing Aug. 23 at the Glenwood Springs tournament to Coal Ridge. This time,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers take lessons from first road trip into upcoming matches
RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team went on the road for the first time this season, falling to Caprock Academy on Friday, Sept. 5, before taking North Fork to five sets on Saturday, Sept. 6. Against Caprock, freshman No. 4 Teagan Behunin and senior No. 7 Addison Scott[Read More…]
Panthers host Dove Creek Bulldogs
The Panthers hosted the Dove Creek Bulldogs on Sept. 5 for the annual Bleed Green Lancaster Foundation game. The Panthers started the game on defense. It only took a few plays and the defense caused the first turnover of the game. Offensive drives were stalled by multiple penalties. Both teams[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys split road doubleheader, set sights on Rifle at home
MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball team split a doubleheader on the road against Basalt on Saturday. Both teams entered the matchup with 1-8 records and looking to add to the win column. The last time the Cowboys faced the Longhorns was Sept. 7, 2024, when Meeker swept the[Read More…]
Peewee Mustangs score big win
The Meeker Mustang 3rd/4th grade football team turned in a dominating performance, surging to a 28-0 lead by the start of the fourth quarter leading to a Mustang win against Glenwood Springs. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO
Cowboys prepare for Coal Ridge
MEEKER | The Meeker High School and Barone Middle School cross country teams raced Saturday at the Eagle Valley Invitational, hosted at the Siena Valley Club in Gypsum. Barone Middle School fielded four runners in the 3K race. Arionah Gutierrez led the group with a 31st-place finish in 15 minutes,[Read More…]
Panther cross country competes in Gypsum; Wren takes 3rd
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely’s cross country teams faced a new challenge this past weekend, competing at the Siena Valley Golf Course in Gypsum. The race, which included numerous 3A, 4A, and 5A teams, was a change of pace from their last meet, with runners navigating a soft,[Read More…]
Meeker Falls to Wiggins, looks ahead to home opener
MEEKER | The Meeker High School football team hit the road Friday night, traveling to Wiggins to take on the Tigers in a non league matchup. The two teams last met in September 2024, when Wiggins defeated the Cowboys 27-12 in Meeker. This time, the Cowboys came up short again,[Read More…]
