INVITATION FOR BIDS CLOSING BID DATE – MAY 7, 2019 TOWN OF MEEKER 345 Market Street Meeker, CO 81641 You are hereby invited to bid for the construction of the Water Tank Drain Lines Project for the Town of Meeker. This project includes the construction or lining of approximately 680[Read More…]
Month: April 2019
A ‘Red Letter Day’ for historic building
April 26—is Red Letter Day for Meeker’s Mountain Valley Bank (MVB). Historically, festivals and holidays were marked in red on calendars, noting by color that there was something special occurring to pay attention to. Since 2015, MVB has celebrated the anniversary of its renovated building being listed on the National[Read More…]
Classifieds: April 25, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** ****** MHS Prom Grand March Time Change From 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m ****** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE April 2019 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call-in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Chuckwagon: 970-878-5627. Activities are subject to[Read More…]
Commissioner Briefing – BLM Travel RMP Amendment
Days Gone By: April 18, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Yesterday was Arbor Day but it was only indifferently observed here in Meeker. This apathy should not exist. The planting of trees enhances the value of the individual’s property and beautifies the town. A town with shady streets impresses visitors favorably. – The[Read More…]
WREA’s Piceance Creek Solar awarded 2019 Utility Scale Project of the Year
MEEKER | The Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) has named Cypress Creek Renewables and White River Electric Association’s, Piceance Creek Solar Farm the 2019 Colorado Utility Scale Project of the Year winner. Now in their second year, the awards honor the individuals, projects and products behind the Mountain West’s[Read More…]
SIGNED …
Meeker High School senior Tori Lasker signed her letter of commitment to Northwestern Christian University in Eugene, Oregon, as a dual-sport athlete. Lasker will play both softball and basketball for the Beacons. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO
GO, NICK, GO …
Nick Gianinetti of Meeker, with Triple Crown Racing, took ninth (stock) and 11th (modified) in the semi-pro division last weekend at Eagle Point in Beaver, Utah. The last race of the season is this weekend at Grand Targhee in Alta, Wyoming. Courtesy Photo
Hanks, Anderson earn Master’s degrees
MEEKER | Paulette Hanks and Teresa Anderson of Meeker have earned Master of Arts degrees from Western Governors University (WGU). Hanks earned her Master’s in mathematics education (K-6) and Anderson earned her Master’s in science education (5-9). WGU has recognized 12,920 undergraduate and 8,885 graduate degree recipients, who have completed[Read More…]
Unsung Heroes: Once a Panther, always a Panther
RANGELY | The definition of an unsung hero is one who does great deeds but receives little or no recognition for them. They are an ordinary person who makes themselves extraordinary and that is exactly what Rangely School District’s Beckey Hume has done during her 33 years of service. From expected[Read More…]
Top placings for pee-wee wrestlers
MEEKER | Thirty-five of 37 young Cowboys placed in the top four last weekend in Hayden. “The tournament was held in a round robin format so we got lots of matches, and the kids wrestled well,” said head coach Carl Padilla. Placing first: Boomer Sjoerdsma, Toren Gates, Tilden Gates, Tucker[Read More…]