(Above left) Meeker High School Art students attended the Colorado Regional Scholastic Art Awards this last Saturday at the Denver Art Museum. (From left to right: Joshua Quinn, Janet Lopez, Lilly Newman, Mia Hernandez, Jill Ward, Brooklynn Kirkpatrick and Mr. Ben Quinn) Lilly Newman and Mia Hernandez were recognized with[Read More…]
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BANNER’S UP!
A new banner now hangs over Highway 13 in Meeker, welcoming travelers and directing them to Main Street and public river access. The project was led by Uplift Meeker and funded through a generous donation from Elk Creek. High Rise Tree Care Service installed the banner with assistance from White[Read More…]
RUSH HOUR, RURAL STYLE
You know you’re in Meeker when the morning traffic has hooves. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
After regionals, 14 BMS students to compete at state History Day
Special to the HT MEEKER | On Saturday, Feb. 21, students traveled to Caprock Academy to compete at the Western Slope Regional History Day competition. This year’s annual theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform. Students were able to choose a topic of their choice to research under the broad theme and[Read More…]
Town approves updates to municipal codes; Mayor Day puts his name in the hat for county commissioner seat
MEEKER | The town’s board of trustees formally agreed to prioritize the development of an emergency plan by May 2026 at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Chris Lockwood at the Feb. 17 meeting. The board had discussed the idea and agreed by a head nod at a prior meeting,[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The grain scale and bushel basket
RBC | No, it’s not a fancy wash tub like Ma Kettle washed the clothes and kids in. Terry Mobley tells me that his tub was used to measure a bushel of grain by volume. The traditional wash tub had crimped seam and a flat bottom. Terry says his tub[Read More…]
D-E-M-O-C-R-A-C-Y Granahan wins Spelling Bee
Meeker Elementary School fifth grader Ryker Granahan is this year’s champion speller at the annual spelling bee. Ryker won the competition by correctly spelling the word “democracy.” NIKI TURNER PHOTO
HISTORY LESSONS: Earthquake!
RBC | Robert Haag, in his book about the early years of Rangely, Colorado, references an earthquake in 1882. In Haag’s account, Charles Porter Hill and Joseph Studer had arrived at the White River and had camped for the night just upstream of Douglas Creek. Today it is known as[Read More…]
8th Grade A/B Honor Roll
Barone Middle School 8th Grade A/B Honor Roll (fall semester): (Back Row) Asher Navratil, Tyler Follman, Samuel Merz, Cora Lewis, Thomas Theos, Gael Rodriguez-Valeriano, Tanner Woodruff. (Middle Row) Addilyne Shonk, Miles Franklin, Zoe Holt, Harper Ducey, Joshua Powell, Ian Shimko, Afton White. (Front Row) Alise Massey, Rylan Grimes, Charlee Bennett,[Read More…]
WHAT IS THIS?
In this week’s installment of mystery tools and equipment, do you know what this is and what it was used for? Full story in an upcoming edition!
Iris Franklin receives MHS Cowboy Up award
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker High School Class of 2025 has selected longtime educator Iris Franklin as the recipient of the 2025 Cowboy Up Award, an honor recognizing individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to or support of Meeker High School. The Cowboy Up Award was established[Read More…]
Town board tables code updates, approves donations, discusses water rights and land-use changes
MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees approved one ordinance, tabled another for transparency concerns, and considered a wide range of policy and operational issues during its regular meeting. Board members approved zoning and subdivision regulation updates but voted to table final approval of broader municipal code updates. The[Read More…]