The new flagpole at Highland Cemetery rose to attention last Thursday afternoon despite a round of thunder and lightning. The new pole is designed to withstand hurricane-force winds up to 180mph. An early morning wind gust last month snapped the previous pole in half. Besides sporting the gold eagle, affectionately[Read More…]
Meeker
4-H livestock clubs hold 2017 feeder show
By Allie WIlley Special to the Herald Times RBC | 4-H livestock clubs held their 2017 feeder show on May 13. Kids came in from the sheep, goat and pig clubs to learn more about the annual show and their animals. In the morning, the kids brought in their animals[Read More…]
Meeker High School graduates 54 in Class of 2017 with nine valedictorians
MEEKER | Meadowlarks announced Meeker Commencement exercises Saturday at Starbuck Stadium, making the unsettled spring weather worthwhile. Directed by instructor Jeff Hemingson, the band played “Pomp and Circumstance” as the graduating seniors marched onto the field led by faculty, administration, the board of education, and the Daisy Chain of junior[Read More…]
MHS Class of 2017
Madeline Amack—University of Missouri Mark Twain Nonresident Scholarship $5,000 RBC Abstract Scholarship $1,000 Lana Idol Scholarship $836 WREA $1,000 renewable Freeman Fairfield Scholarship $800 renewable Cole Brown—Colorado Mesa University CMU Distinguished Scholars Award $6,000 renewable WREA $500 renewable Colowyo Coal Mine Scholarship $500 RBC Abstract Scholarship $1,000 Freeman Fairfield scholarship[Read More…]
Meeker High School Class of 2017 {PHOTOS}
Meeker woman hikes the Pacific Crest, Appalachian trails
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Saying that Meeker resident Linda Bakkar is a hiker is like saying Arnold Palmer was a golfer. Having completed the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2012, at press time, SoulFlower—her current trail name, changed from Blue Butterfly—was already on the[Read More…]
Memorial Day 2017 {PHOTOS}
Keeping with tradition, members of the V.F.W. Post 5843, Auxiliary and American Legion Post 74 gathered at the White River and Highland Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor their comrades who died in active military service. Above, American Legion post commander Rob Baughman (center) leads the way to the veterans[Read More…]
Family-friendly Meekerpalooza has live music, crafts for kids and more
MEEKER | It’s an excellent weekend to hang around in Meeker. Set aside Saturday afternoon for the fifth annual Meekerpalooza, one of the most family-friendly festivals in Colorado. Kids 10 and under can participate for free in a rock-painting project or create a fairy garden to take home, while parents[Read More…]
Meekerpalooza Saturday at Ute Park
Meeker | Meekerpalooza Arts and Music Festival, June 3 from 12-9 p.m. at Ute Park. Fun for the whole family! Meekerpalooza will showcase all aspects of dance, singing, music, visual and culinary arts. Events include live music performances, workshops and demonstrations, interactive kid art zone, arts and craft fair and[Read More…]
Park to Art 5K, 10K or half marathon June 3
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District would like to invite all to run or walk in the second annual Park to Art Run Races event on Saturday, June 3. Now featuring a 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathon, the event has something for all walking/running levels. The Park to[Read More…]
Meeker Farmers Market starts Saturday
MEEKER | The first Farmers Market of the summer season begins at 8 a.m. Saturday in downtown Meeker.
Birth: Tindy Armelle Slaugh
