RANGELY | Rivalry, strategy, and strong winds set the stage for another thrilling edition of the Rio Blanco Cup golf tournament this past weekend in Rangely. The two-day event brought together top amateur golfers from Meeker and Rangely, continuing a tradition of fierce but friendly competition between the neighboring towns.[Read More…]
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Meeker girls wrestling team gains confidence, mat time at camp
MEEKER | With the high school wrestling season still months away, the Meeker High School girls wrestling team isn’t wasting any time preparing for what’s ahead. Focused on growth, mat time and team bonding, the Cowboys traveled to Gunnison earlier this month to take part in the Rocky Mountain Wrestling[Read More…]
Second rodeo produces winner
MEEKER | Week two of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series brought more high-stakes action to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds last Thursday night, with competitors battling it out under clear skies and in front of a packed crowd. From lightning-fast breakaway runs to hard-fought bull rides, local talent and visiting[Read More…]
Youth softball
The Meeker 8–10 age group softball team celebrates after securing a dramatic 6–5 walk-off win over Rifle One on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Paintbrush Park in Meeker. The team traveled to Carbondale the following day, where they narrowly lost 14–13. Meeker will return to their home field this Wednesday[Read More…]
All-State games for local athletes
(Left) Meeker High School Class of 2025 graduate Taylor Garcia, head coach Greg Cravens, and fellow 2025 graduate Reese Clatterbaugh represented the Cowboys one final time at the CHSCA All State Game this past weekend. (Right) Taylor Garcia, Clay Crawford, and Reese Clatterbaugh, all 2025 graduates of Meeker High School,[Read More…]
SPORTS UPDATES
Help shape the future of Meeker recreation MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is inviting community members to take part in a quick and meaningful community survey this summer. The survey takes about 2 minutes to complete and is designed to help ERBM understand what’s working well and where[Read More…]
Meeker boys basketball opens summer with camp in Byers
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team tipped off their summer season by traveling to Byers, Colorado, to compete in a summer camp tournament. The Cowboys brought 13 players to participate in the weekend-long event. Head coach Klark Kindler, who will be entering his 28th season leading the[Read More…]
Championship Friday brings double titles for Meeker Youth Baseball
MEEKER | Championship Friday proved to be a banner night for Meeker baseball, as both the 13U and 12U teams claimed league titles in the Colorado River Valley Little League. Meeker’s 13U team capped off a dominant season with an 11-2 victory over the CRV Red team in the championship[Read More…]
Meeker youth archery competitors prep for outdoor nationals in July
MEEKER | Several local youth archers recently traveled to the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex to compete in the Colorado State S3DA Outdoor Target and 3D Archery Tournaments. About 70 participants from across the state competed for the title of state champion. The target tournament was held on the first[Read More…]
Building something new: Coach Romansky reflects on first season with Cowboys
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team wrapped up its 2025 season last week with two road losses, falling 11-5 to Basalt and 13-1 to Steamboat Springs on back-to-back days. Despite the tough end to the season, first-year head coach James Romansky said the team battled through a demanding[Read More…]
2025 State Track Meet – Hightower breaks school record as Meeker competes at state track meet
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team traveled to Denver last week to compete in the Colorado State Track and Field Championships at Jeffco Stadium. This year’s qualifiers included seniors Sam Hightower (high jump, pole vault), Adi Selle (high jump, 300-meter hurdles), Reese Clatterbaugh (triple jump), and[Read More…]
Panthers make statement at 2A State Track Meet: Girls place 5th, boys finish 9th
RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field teams capped off a successful season with strong showings at the CHSAA Class 2A state championships. The girls’ team placed fifth overall with 49 points, while the boys’ team finished ninth with 30 points, showing depth across multiple events. Girls Highlights[Read More…]
