Jan. 31, 1931 ~ April 19, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Joan White Anderson, 94, announces her passing on April 19, 2025. Joan passed away peacefully in the presence of her family and is survived by her husband of 71 years, Paul B. Anderson, and[Read More…]
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Chamber BIZ OF THE MONTH: New Earth Spiritual & Metaphysical Healing Crystal Shop
Located in the historic Hugus Building, New Earth—owned by Alisa Shimko—offers crystals, metaphysical tools, handmade goods, and healing services like reiki, mediumship, and henna. Celebrating 3 years in business, they’re offering sales and a Chamber Bucks drawing all month long. Stop by their Open House on June 21, 10 a.m.[Read More…]
LDS SEMINARY GRADS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducted a seminary graduation ceremony at the church meetinghouse in Craig on Thursday, May 22. Seminary is a four year program for high school students. The classes are held each morning before school starts. The students study the Old Testament, New Testament,[Read More…]
Dr. Beverly R. Devore-Wedding named 2025-2026 President of National Science Teaching Association
MEEKER | Beverly R. DeVore-Wedding, Ph.D., adjunct science instructor at Nebraska Indian Community College and 2024 Educational Fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, assumed the role of 2025–2026 president of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) on June 1. NSTA is the world’s largest professional organization[Read More…]
Memorial Day Honors
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…]
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…]
