Meeker families flocked to Antler Taxidermy and the residence of Bill and Donna Wille on Market Street for their annual and delightfully spooky display. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Author: Caitlin Walker
Meeker 4-H Achievement Night …
LANDON SMITH/SAY YES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO The Meeker 4-H Achievement night was held last Thursday. See below for a complete list. Rangely will hold its annual achievement night on Oct. 18. Cloverbuds: Kyden Aldridge – 1 yr, Charlee Bennett – 1 yr, Shaelene Blakley – 1 yr, Bradley Conrado –[Read More…]
Meeker BOE explains resolution supporting Amendment 73
MEEKER | The November ballot includes two provisions relating to education. In last week’s article, we explained our resolution supporting Ballot Issue 4A. That Issue would provide funds for a new Meeker High School and bus garage. In this article we explain the provisions in the second ballot question, Amendment[Read More…]
County Beat: September 27, 2018
RBC | BROADBAND PROVIDER “I’d be completely transparent with you guys. That’s the important thing,” said Jared Harvey of Homestead Fiber Communications during a work session with commissioners Monday. Harvey is one of two companies seeking LAI’s soon-to-be vacated position as broadband retailer. Visionary, a division of Mammoth, will present[Read More…]
OPED: Newspapers, knowledge bombs and shapewear
RBC | Most people have no clue how a newspaper comes together, just that it appears magically each week for their enjoyment (or ire, depending.) As the editorial designer, one of the biggest questions I get is why items get “buried” on page 10 or 11. In the office we[Read More…]
HORSEPOWER …
The 2018 Mountain West Football opening weekend began Sept. 8 with the Rangely third/fourth and fifth/sixth grade teams traveling to Starbuck Stadium to take on the Meeker Mustangs teams. Under sunny skies, fans on both side of the field enjoyed the hard work, dedication, and great sportsmanship which has become[Read More…]
LIFE IS GRAND …
CAITLIN WALKER | HERALD TIMES Colorado Grand made its annual stop in Meeker last Thursday with lunch and entertainment downtown co-hosted by Pioneers Healthcare Foundation and the Meeker Lions Club. In its 30th year, Colorado Grand has been a great supporter of Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, with grants for the helicopter[Read More…]
Board talks election issues at work session
MEEKER | Election season is nearly upon us, and Meeker’s board of education met for a work session Sept. 10. to discuss several items, including two education-related ballot issues that will come before voters this November. First on the agenda was discussing a draft resolution in support of Amendment 73[Read More…]
2018 Meeker Classic Schedule
Thursday 7 a.m. to close – Sheepdogs run all day 9 a.m. to close – Artisan, food and craft festival Educational displays and demos Art contest entries on display 5:30-7:30 p.m. Art Reception (Wilber Barn On-Site) Friday 7 a.m. to close – Sheepdogs run all day 7-9 a.m. – Pancake[Read More…]
Quilts in the Country …
Don’t miss the annual P.E.O. “Quilts in the Country” show on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8 at the Fairfield Center (Third and Main) in Meeker from 1-6 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Caitlin Walker Photo
Drama Club …
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Drama Camp presented a dessert theater Aug. 10 featuring “hysterically bad performances,” according to the playbill. Stop by a MACC meeting the first Monday of each month at the Heritage Culture Center at 6:30 p.m. or check out their Facebook page to learn more. MACC[Read More…]
The buses are back
The big yellow school buses are back in action. Meeker students returned to school Monday, Aug. 20. For interviews with Meeker School District’s new staff members, see page 5A. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
