MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its monthly meeting last Wednesday in the library’s community room. All five board members attended the meeting. The public comment period drew community members concerned about book banning and a draft collections policy up for review. Dr. Bob Dorsett expressed support for[Read More…]
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Cowboys’ ground game, defense shine in road win over Grand Valley
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys dominated on the road Friday night, defeating the Grand Valley Cardinals 53-6. The game marked a season-high for the Cowboys, who have now won six consecutive games by at least 27 points. Head Coach Andy Coryell emphasized a steady approach. “We try to control the[Read More…]
MHS volleyball finishes strong regular season at Buena Vista tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys volleyball team wrapped up their regular season in Buena Vista this past weekend, competing in a challenging tournament. The team played four games against strong opponents, finishing with a 2-2 tournament record. Facing three Class 3A schools, the Cowboys secured wins against Salida and Class[Read More…]
County Beat – Commissioners hear concerns from residents
RBC | All three Rio Blanco County Commissioners attended their regular meeting last week. During the public comment period, Rangely resident Wendy Gillard raised concerns about Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon. Gillard highlighted that O’Hearon was escorted out of the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 2017 following a third-party investigation that[Read More…]
Meeker School Board updates: Theos resigns as golf coach; district enrollment sees a decline
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting Monday night at the district office. Six board members attended in person, while Vice President Tom Allen joined via GoogleMeets. The meeting began with an addition to the agenda: the resignation of Willy Theos, the Meeker High School Head Golf[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys softball team ends 2024 campaign on a high note
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys softball team concluded their season last Friday at the regional tournament in Rocky Ford with a heartbreaking loss to the 11th-ranked Classical Academy Titans from Colorado Springs. The Cowboys, ranked 22nd in the 3A division, qualified for postseason play and traveled to face the heavily[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys cruise to 42-7 win over North Fork Miners; face Olathe Pirates this Friday at home
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys football team continued their winning streak last Friday, defeating the North Fork Miners 42-7 on the road. The Cowboys came into the game on a four-game winning streak, having beaten their opponents by an average of 30.5 points. “We did really well,” head coach Andy[Read More…]
MHS volleyball 12-3 season record with wins over North Fork
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys volleyball team continued their strong season this past weekend, defeating the North Fork Miners in a five-set match on Friday night. Coming into the game with eight consecutive wins, the Cowboys edged out the Miners, winning three sets and losing two. Meeker head coach Greg[Read More…]
TX Tea moves into new downtown Meeker location
MEEKER | If you have driven through or walked in downtown Meeker, Colorado, you may have noticed that TX Tea has a new location. That’s right — after opening this summer in space shared with Mountain Charisma on Main, TX Tea recently moved to the space that was once home[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – RBC commissioners hold 2025 draft budget work sessions
RBC | The County Commissioners held another work session last week to discuss the 2025 draft budget. All three commissioners attended the Tuesday meeting in Meeker. The session began with Linda Masters of CSU Extension Programs and Activities, who discussed her budget. She listed $3,200 for her end-of-year projection on[Read More…]
White River Conservation District approves interim executive director
RBC | The White River Conservation District held its monthly public meeting last week with board members Chris Collins, Bill Lake, and Marc Etchart in attendance. Members Neil Brennan and Kathy Nelson were absent but were excused due to cattle ranch obligations. The meeting began with the approval of the[Read More…]
MHS volleyball dominates in back-to-back matches
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboy volleyball team had another successful weekend. On Friday, the Cowboys faced the North Park Wildcats, entering the match with six consecutive wins. They extended their streak to seven, sweeping the Wildcats 3-0. Head coach Greg Cravens highlighted the importance of staying focused during the match.[Read More…]
