Bob Carden, currently the oldest member of the Meeker chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5843, was tasked with the ceremonial tossing of the memorial wreath into the White River on Memorial Day, May 26. The traditional ceremony at the 5th St. Bridge was followed by a trek[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Presenting the Meeker High School Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 at Meeker High School turned their tassels and tossed their caps Saturday, March 24. Meeker High School Class of 1999 alum Dominick Spencer gave the commencement speech with advice to the students to choose to be victors, not victims. “Don’t be defined by your circumstances, be[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 18-24, 2025
ARRESTS 5/18/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 59 year-old male was arrested on a warrants for Failure to Appear and Violation of a Court Order. He was medically cleared at the hospital and taken to jail. 5/18/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 48 year-old female on a warrant for Failure to Comply.[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECAP
RBC | The 2025 legislative session has adjourned. With a major emphasis on balancing our state budget and reacting to dynamics both in Colorado and across the country, it was challenging, unique, and productive. As your Senator, I am proud of the bills I passed on your behalf. My priority[Read More…]
Josephine Mural installation
On May 22, 2025, Uplift Meeker unveiled Josephine, the first mural in its new Pioneers in Paint series—a public art project celebrating influential historical figures from Meeker. Designed by Meeker High School art teacher Ben Quinn and painted by his students and community members during a previous Meeker Market, the[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 84
White River Agency, Colorado August 25, 1879 Sir: In regard to circular No. 31, July 12 1878, I have to say that I was awaiting your decision as to whether any agency buildings would be erected this year. The warehouse as proposed would have furnished storage for roots, and for[Read More…]
Teacher recognition
At the school board meeting on Monday, the Meeker School District honored Nancy Richardson for 15-plus years of service to our school district as a volunteer, paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and (most recently) classroom teacher. She is relocating to Texas at the conclusion of this school year. We also honored Kathy[Read More…]
Obituary – Kenneth A. Mannel
May 16, 1940 ~ May 23, 2025 Kenneth A. Mannel passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at the age of 85 with his family by his side. Ken was born May 16, 1940, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to John and Roberta Mannel. He grew up in Meeker, Colorado, attending[Read More…]
Funeral Notice – Robert Steven ‘Steve’ Brubaker
May 23, 1948 ~ Nov. 16, 2024 Robert Steven (Steve) Brubaker, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Nov. 16, 2024, in his home. Brubaker was born May 23, 1948. He worked in the corporate agricultural sector most of his life with John Deere Financial, in addition to spending a[Read More…]
On research: Felix Bloch and MRI technology (Part 3)
RBC | This is the final article in a series documenting the importance of scientific research in our economy and the role of research universities in driving innovation. Those universities and their research labs are presently under threat. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides one example of the process of[Read More…]
MHS CLASS OF 2029
This year’s incoming class of high school freshman have graduated from eighth grade at Barone Middle School and taken orientation at the high school.
Meeker youth archery competitors prep for outdoor nationals in July
MEEKER | Several local youth archers recently traveled to the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex to compete in the Colorado State S3DA Outdoor Target and 3D Archery Tournaments. About 70 participants from across the state competed for the title of state champion. The target tournament was held on the first[Read More…]
