“When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.” ~ Paul Brown Crossing my fingers and hoping by this time next week the crackling election tension in the air will have dissipated like an air mattress with a slow leak, leaving us grounded and steady — literally. It’s wishful[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Cowboy football 4-0 in Western Slope 1A League
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys have come out swinging with a succession of wins after two early season losses. The Cowboys took on Olathe last Friday, winning 40-6 on their home field during Senior Night. It was the team’s sixth win in a row, bringing them to 4-0 and a[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs to play in SuperBowl at Glenwood Springs High School Saturday, Oct. 26
MEEKER | Both Meeker Mustang teams traveled to Glenwood Springs for end-of-season games last week. For the younger Division 1 team, it was a season finale against Carbondale, the only team they had lost to this year. With true grit, superior determination, and unparalleled coaching, the young Mustangs avenged an[Read More…]
A long and winding road…
Sheep and their shepherds made their biannual journey through town on Saturday and again on Monday, headed to winter pasture. Our nonscientific reminder of the change of seasons brought the first dusting of snow Monday morning, most of which was gone by the time the sheep went through. NIKI TURNER[Read More…]
New location for T Rose Etc., LLC extends family business tradition into a new era
MEEKER | The new “shingle” for T Rose Etc. hangs above cheerful red doors at 336 Eighth Street in Meeker, ready to welcome customers. For the last seven years, T Rose Etc. LLC, owned by Teresia Ruckman-Reed, has provided multiple skilled services to area residents and businesses. Whether it’s alterations[Read More…]
BMS boys’ basketball tournament
This past weekend, the Barone Middle School boys’ basketball team hosted a triangular tournament that included Craig and Soroco. After Saturday’s games, Coach Kurtis Dunbar expressed satisfaction with the seventh-grade team’s performance. “Today we delivered high-effort performances in all games,” Dunbar said. In the first game, Meeker’s A team defeated[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Is it ever OK to lie?
“Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holms I think most of us would say no. Let me rephrase that… I hope most of us would say no. My dad used to say, “You go to the same place for[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – A year later: health of the Herald update
“Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don’t have the strength.” ―Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), 26th President of the United States It’s been one year since the Herald’s near-death experience. Thanks to the dedicated support of so many of you in our local[Read More…]
RHS harriers tackle tough Aspen course
RANGELY | The Rangely High School cross country team competed in Aspen this past weekend. Known for its high elevation and challenging hills, the Aspen course tests both mental toughness and physical endurance. The race takes place over rough terrain, mowed fields, and numerous hills, making it easy for runners[Read More…]
Approximately 500 Meeker residents asked to ‘self-report’ on water service line material
MEEKER | Meeker residents who own property with water service lines of indeterminate material have been asked to self-report on their water service lines via a form mailed out with the October water bills. The request comes through the Town from the Colorado health department, which is requiring an inventory[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – October 10th, 2024
“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” ―Arthur Conan Doyle I used to think presenting factual information was the way people changed their minds. Now we have all the information we could[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – October 3rd, 2024
“Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?” ―Terry Pratchett Wednesday, Oct. 2 marked six years since the coroner came to my office to notify me that my oldest son was dead. For those who don’t know or remember, Ethan was 26,[Read More…]
