RANGELY | The Rangely High School baseball team kicked off its 2025 season with a win, defeating Grand Valley 10-6 on the road in Parachute, Colorado. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak that dated back to last season. Senior Marcos Quintana played a crucial role in the Panthers’ season-opening[Read More…]
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Creating a place for everyone: The programs powering Meeker Public Library
Since Kristina Selby came on board as director of the Meeker Public Library, community participation has doubled. MEEKER | Since taking the helm at Meeker Public Library, Director Kristina Selby has introduced more than a dozen new programs, including weekly storytime and crafts for kids every Wednesday at 10 a.m.[Read More…]
Absences due to illness prompt school board discussion
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its monthly work session for the month of January last Monday, Jan. 13 at the Meeker School District office. Six of the seven board members attended, with Vice President Tom Allen excused from the meeting. The session began with a conversation with independent[Read More…]
Meeker Vet Clinic welcomes Dr. Shane Porter to the practice
MEEKER | When it comes to caring for your four-legged friends, trust and expertise are essential. Meeker has a new hero for pets and their owners: Dr. Shane Porter, the new veterinarian at Meeker Vet Clinic. Porter is working for clinic owner Dr. Paul Neilson. Dr. Porter is excited[Read More…]
Barone Middle School Meeker basketball teams dominate against Rangely and Craig
Meeker | The Barone Middle School seventh and eighth grade girls’ basketball teams returned to the court last Thursday evening, hosting the Rangely Panthers at Meeker Elementary School. The eighth grade B team kicked off the night against Rangely’s B team, a younger squad that secured a 32-6 win. Leading[Read More…]
New name, owners for local bar
Shelton family opens Rigg’s on New Year’s Eve MEEKER | The town of Meeker celebrates the opening of a new bar — in an old location with new local owners — this week. Rigg’s hosted its grand opening Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 7 p.m. Owners Bob Shelton and his[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling competes at Warrior Classic for first time
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team made history this past Saturday, competing in the Warrior Classic Girls Wrestling Tournament for the first time in program history. The team brought down five wrestlers to compete in the competition on Saturday, and Head Coach Barney LeBlanc praised their[Read More…]
Library Board votes 3-2 to reduce mill levy, use reserve funds to meet budget
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held a special meeting last Tuesday to address bonds and mill levies. Attending members included John Moffitt, Dan Olson, Keri Grieser, and Board President Meredith Deming. Board member Michael Cobb also attended, arriving late after the roll was taken. The meeting opened with[Read More…]
Meeker School Board holds December meeting; Franklin nominated for Air Force Academy
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, with board member Heather Sauls absent. Before approving the agenda, the board made several changes, including adding a district celebration and a student celebration. The board tabled Consent Agenda Item 5 due to missing tax information from[Read More…]
Rare snow leopard now on display at Antler Taxidermy
MEEKER | Antler Taxidermy and Professionals of Africa Museum, which is located in the heart of Meeker, Colorado, has unveiled a rare addition to its wildlife museum: a snow leopard. Owners Bill and Donna Wille are thrilled to showcase this unique specimen, offering visitors a rare opportunity to see the[Read More…]
MHS girls make history with first wrestling tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Girls Wrestling team made school history last Saturday, competing in their first-ever tournament. Participating in the Soroco tournament at Soroco High School, the team marked a significant milestone for the growing program. Head Coach Barny LeBlanc expressed pride and satisfaction with his team’s debut.[Read More…]
MHS girls host annual Shootout, finish with 2-1 record
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Girls Basketball team kicked off the 2024-2025 season by hosting the annual Meeker Cowboys Shootout Tournament, finishing with a 2-1 record over the weekend. The Cowboys opened their season Thursday night against the Altamont Longhorns, securing a 32-23 victory. This marked the first meeting[Read More…]
