Meeker
PMC names 2017/2018 board officers
MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors held its regular monthly board meeting and within that held their annual election of officers. The 2017/2018 slate of officers are: Dick Welle, president; Kim Brown, vice president; Karolyn Michalewicz, secretary. “We have a great board to guide PMC,” says Ken[Read More…]
New MHS student council elected for 2017-18
MEEKER | In elections held electronically over the weekend, the current freshman, sophomore and junior classes at Meeker High School chose their officers for the 2017-2018 student council. The election process followed “campaign speeches” given by the candidates at the end of last Thursday’s student assembly. Sophomore Briar Meszaros and[Read More…]
Mike Washburn retires from Meeker PD after 29 years
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | After 29 years of service to the citizens of Meeker and Rio Blanco County, Mike Washburn is retiring from the Meeker Police Department (MPD) at the end of May, having also served with the Sheriff’s Department before the MPD. Born[Read More…]
Career Day at BMS; FFA officers
MEEKER | Barone Middle School Principal Jim Hanks reported to the school board last week that the school hosted a career day for students on May 4. Presenters included Desiree Moore from the administration at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Craig on hospitality, human services and education; Gardner Mendenhall with[Read More…]
Meeker FD gets grant for expansion
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (Meeker Fire and Rescue) has achieved another milestone toward the expansion and renovation of its headquarters at 236 Seventh St. in Meeker. Following the purchase of the former Rocky Mountain Bowstrings building on the corner of Seventh and Main streets in 2012,[Read More…]
Memorial Day tradition in Meeker
MEEKER | Members of the Meeker V.F.W., Ladies’ Auxiliary and American Legion will meet Monday at Circle Park at 9 a.m. to throw a wreath into the river commemorating the soldiers who have died in active military service. Following the wreath ceremony, a Memorial Day service will be held at[Read More…]
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps opportunity for students
MEEKER | It was also reported at last week’s school board meeting that high school teacher Michelle Selle is urging students to consider short-term summer job opportunities with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. A group of seven biology students is already working with RMYC in establishing a competition for student[Read More…]
Summer rodeo series coming to Meeker
MEEKER | Weekly rodeo is returning to Meeker for the summer. “Regas (Halandras) talked to me a couple years ago about bringing rodeo to Meeker,” said Tyler Farris of Silt. Farris, 25, owns and operates Farris Bucking Bulls, providing professional quality stock for rodeos nationwide. “I’ve been thinking about it,[Read More…]
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation announces 2017 scholarship winners
MEEKER | “We are excited to award $4,500 in healthcare scholarships this year,” said Healthcare Foundation Executive Director, Margie Joy. Five outstanding students and healthcare professionals received this year’s scholarships, awarded to Kinzy Burke (nursing), Meghan Gerloff (nursing), Alexis Gutierrez (nursing), Maggie Phelan (occupational therapy) and Brittany Smith (occupational therapy).[Read More…]
Meeker superintendent receives satisfactory rating from board
MEEKER | Last week’s Meeker Board of Education (board) meeting started off, after the pledge of allegiance, with some student celebrations. Via high tech video, freshman Jenifer Kincher presented her Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) STAR project. STAR here stands for Students Taking Action with Recognition, which[Read More…]
Local artist selected for esteemed Arizona show
MEEKER | Local Meeker wildlife artist Jay Sullivan is showing his newest drawings at the prestigious 43rd Annual Western Art Show in Prescott, Ariz. during the Memorial Day weekend May 27-29. Only 100 artists specializing in western themes are juried into this event held at the historic Prescott Courthouse Plaza.[Read More…]
