By JOSIE TUTHILL Special to the HT MEEKER | This past weekend contestants in Meeker’s Mustang Makeover (MMM) gathered at the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds to learn from renowned trainers Bryan Neubert and Steve Mantle. Each of them worked one-on-one with a MMM contestant trainer and the mustang they will[Read More…]
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Meeker FFA shines at State Convention
MEEKER | Under the bright lights of the Pueblo Convention Center stage, Meeker High School’s FFA chapter stood tall among hundreds of members from across Colorado at the 97th Colorado FFA State Convention, held June 3–6. This year’s theme, “Lead Unconditionally,” resonated deeply with the Meeker group after the hardships[Read More…]
BARE BEAR FEET
A black bear stopped by a house on the Mesa last weekend for a brief visit, eventually climbing a nearby tree and hanging out for a bit before disappearing overnight. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Three Meeker residents hospitalized after Hwy. 13 accident June 10
HT Staff MEEKER | Three Meeker residents were seriously injured last Tuesday, June 10, on Hwy. 13 between Meeker and Craig in an early morning collision with a large boulder that had fallen onto the highway. All three men were airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital with serious injuries. Bill Pool[Read More…]
CAPTAIN JACK Mural Project
The second in the Uplift Meeker mural series is underway. Attendees at Meekerpalooza participated in the process of painting. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 87
POPE Headquarters Dept. of the Missouri Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Sept. 13, 1879 Colonel: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of a copy of letter from the acting Secretary of the Interior, in relation to the depredations and other bad conduct of the Ute Indians belonging to the White River Agency in[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Charles S. Attix: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). Charles Sheldon Attix was born in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, on May 27, 1852, to William Attix and Cordelia Brown. He enlisted on Jan. 2, 1877, in Chicago, Illinois,[Read More…]
V.F.W. FLAG RETIREMENT
Community volunteers and members of VFW Post 5843 gathered last Friday afternoon to gather and fold more than 200 flags to be officially retired. When flags are deemed to be no longer suitable for display due to weathering, damage, or wear and tear, they are folded into the traditional triangle[Read More…]
Meeker school board discusses policy updates, sick leave bank and graduation requirements
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker School Board held its monthly work session. Board President Bill deVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Joe Nieslanik, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were all present for the work session that evening. Vice President Tom Allen and member Ann Franklin were excused due to[Read More…]
The bulls are back in town!
MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off last Thursday with slack beginning at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. With no steer riders scheduled, the night opened with the open team roping event. Meeker local Kash Atwood and teammate Kole Roberts came away with the[Read More…]
SPORTS UPDATES
Help shape the future of Meeker recreation MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is inviting community members to take part in a quick and meaningful community survey this summer. The survey takes about 2 minutes to complete and is designed to help ERBM understand what’s working well and where[Read More…]
MEEKERPALOOZA RETURNS FRIDAY!
MEEKER | Meekerpalooza’s popular free concert series returns to downtown Meeker this Friday, June 13. Events will feature the Meeker Market, beer garden, cornhole tournament, and a performance by Noodle Soup Dixieland Jazz. The Meeker Market is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. and is organized and managed by the Meeker Chamber[Read More…]
