PAT DAGGETT PHOTO The crocuses are emerging, despite the usual spring snowstorms. It’s a bright and happy reminder that warmer weather is on the way.
Meeker
History Lessons – M.T. Streeter (Part 1)
The July 23, 1930, edition of the Craig Empire Courier carried the obituary of M. T. Streeter, “one of the greatest promoters of the West, who for many years had interests in Northwestern, CO, died Sunday in Oklahoma City, OK, … A sudden heart attack is given as the cause[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 38
White River Agency, Colorado May 5, 1879 Sir: The working force at this agency has been reduced during April by four men, who, as previously reported, have gone into business on their own account or returned to their farms. Three men are on their way hither to fill their vacancies.[Read More…]
Black Sulphur Tavern to open March 15
A new option for dining and entertainment will open next week, March 15, at 364 7th St. in Meeker (the former location of The Fork). Owner Frank Maestas has partnered with his cousin Patrick Maestas to create the Black Sulphur Tavern. Frank, who has been in the oil and gas[Read More…]
NEW MURAL IN TOWN
Meeker High School junior Gabe Cardile (left) made and installed this Japanese-inspired mural in the alley between 6th and 7th streets and Main and Market streets in Meeker. His friends Thomas Curry and Levi Caulfield helped him put this up Sunday, Feb. 25. Cardile made this piece in art class[Read More…]
Colorado’s western slope could face economic shifts if mail processing location change becomes a reality
The United States Postal Service heard from many Western Slope residents on Thursday concerned about the possible ramifications of a proposed service change moving processing from Grand Junction to Denver. The USPS held a public meeting on Thursday afternoon at Colorado Mesa University’s University Center, headed by James Boxrud, from[Read More…]
History Lessons – 1984 plane crash in RBC killed FBI special agent
On the night of Dec. 8, 1984, a rented Cessna model 210, numbered N6805R piloted by Clifton Browning left Laramie, Wyoming, flying to Grand Junction at 4:30 p.m. The pilot reported to Denver control that his gyro was giving him trouble. He was flying IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) due to[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 37
White River Agency, Colorado April 28, 1879 Sir: Yours of 15th instant, “F. Colo., M 204, ‘79” requests me “to submit a report of the condition of the buildings at the new agency location”, and I reply: First, is a blacksmith shop; second; another building occupied by myself and for[Read More…]
Leap Year! Once in 28 years we publish on Feb. 29
This week’s leap year edition lands on Feb. 29. Leap years almost always occur every fourth year on the calendar. Having the extra day in February fall on a Thursday only happens once every 28 years. According to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: “A calendar year is typically[Read More…]
Obituary – Terry Leigh Oliver
Sept. 22, 1949 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Terry Leigh Oliver was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Jordan, Montana, and went to heaven on Feb. 20, 2024, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He fought extremely hard to keep going till the very end and remained[Read More…]
Obituary – Robert Eugene King
Oct. 27, 1928 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Robert King went peacefully on the morning of Feb. 20, 2024. He received a cochlear implant (hearing solution) to live a fuller life on Dec. 15. He wanted to hear on the phone and in person better. Bob was a prolific storyteller and[Read More…]
All things together: Mountain Sage Therapeutics to provide complementary wellness modalities
A new business is emerging in Meeker this week: Mountain Sage Therapeutics offers movement, energy, and massage therapy for humans and animals, and animal communication for companion animals. Teresa Wilde is certified in multiple healing and wellness methods and is in the process of adding additional certifications. She grew up[Read More…]