Author: Special to the Herald Times

Students earn honors at local art show

MEEKER — The Meeker High School art department held its annual Spring Art Show last week at Mountain Valley Bank. Local professional artist John Kobald judged the show. Kobald picked one piece from each grade level for a “best of show” award.

Rangely FFA ends year with banquet

RANGELY — The Rangely FFA Chapter had an eventful evening May 1 at the end-of-year banquet in the Rangely High School. The evening began with a welcome by President Hillary Hayes, introduction of guests by Casey Chapman, dinner and then awards.

Range Call events celebrated July 3-6

MEEKER — The annual Range Call event has a full slate of activities July 3-8, including a concert by the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The Fourth of July starts with the Run for your Life 5K walk/run race at 6:30 a.m., and the annual pancake breakfast runs from 7-9[Read More…]

Meeker Locals: May 8, 2008

MEEKER — You still have a day or so to remember mom! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11 this year. Don’t forget to let the moms in your life — biological, adopted, spiritual, in-law, and so forth — know you appreciate them!

Eighth-grade honor band performs in Craig May 2

MEEKER — The Northwest Colorado District 8 eighth-grade honor band concert was held at Craig Middle School May 2. The musicians arrived in Craig Thursday after school and practiced for auditions held Thursday evening. After being given their chair assignments, they practiced for a full nine hours Friday to prepare[Read More…]

Home Of: May 8, 2008

“Home of” 411 MEEKER — Bill and Michelle Smith of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. They have lived in Meeker 11 years. The Smiths have been married 16 years. Bill is the facilities and maintenance person for the Meeker Recreation Center. Michelle is an administrative assistant for Barnard[Read More…]