MEEKER | In a special meeting on June 6, the Meeker Board of Education approved two new hires: Rebekah Cravens as an elementary para-professional and Maria Beckington as the high school Spanish teacher. Cravens is coming from Westcliffe with her husband Greg Cravens, who has been approved as the new[Read More…]
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Master facilities planning meeting for Meeker schools tonight
MEEKER | Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle continuously reminds the Board of Education (board) to focus on the district’s mission statement. The statement reads “to assure the highest possible level of success for each student in learning those things which the district believes to be important in assuring each[Read More…]
Local company gives generous donation to support purchase of Sportsman’s Club range
MEEKER | Brian Adee, vice president of Headhunter Bow Strings—the largest bowstring manufacturer in the world—and head of operations at its Meeker facility, presented Meeker Sportsman’s Club President John Taylor with a $25,000 donation at the June 1 club meeting. The donation is to be applied toward the purchase of[Read More…]
Take a sneak peek at the Coal Creek School
MEEKER | Come peek through the windows and doors at the interior of Coal Creek School on Saturday, June 17 and imagine what it was like to go to school in this building in 1892. The interior is nearing completion. The restored plaster walls will be showing off new paint[Read More…]
Barton receives ‘Spirit of the Pioneers’ award, RBC historical society dedicates garrison building in his name
By Bob Amick Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Longtime Meeker resident Johnny Barton was honored for distinguished leadership and service at the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (RBCPA) 105th Old Timer’s Reunion on June 3. Barton was presented with the RBCPA “Spirit of the Pioneers” Award, and the[Read More…]
Summer of fun in Meeker starts out strong {PHOTOS}
Rangely’s Kyle Stewart wins ERBM metal art competition for the second year in a row
MEEKER | The second annual Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District Metal Art Competition was held during Meekerpalooza on Saturday, June 3. Kyle Stewart, from Rangely, came away with top honors for his piece titled “Best Friend,” which is made from metal and wire. Stewart was awarded[Read More…]
Cowboy poetry returns to Meeker once again
Cardile named to dean’s list
MEEKER | Emily Cardile has been named to the dean’s list at Western State Colorado University for the 2017 spring semester. The academic dean’s list recognizes full-time students who have attained a semester grade-point average of 3.7 or higher.
More than 80 participate in ERBM Park to Art races
MEEKER | The second annual Park to Art races, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Parks District, drew more than 80 runners participating in three different races and several age divisions for both genders. The 5K, 10K and half-marathon incorporated trail and road running through the Phillip and Dorcas Jensen[Read More…]
Meeker choir members perform at Carnegie Hall
MEEKER | Past and current members of the Meeker High School choir were in New York City to perform Monday at Carnegie Hall. The 12 Meekerites became part of a 180 voice choir accompanied by the New England Symphonic Ensemble. This choir sang two pieces. The first was composed by[Read More…]
TIME FOR RODEO … {PHOTOS}
