Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker Farmers Market has announced its 2017 market dates. The market will be held once a month on Saturdays, June through September, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The dates will be: June 3, July 15, Aug. 5 and Sept. 9. The[Read More…]
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Black powder shooting event hearkens back to days of old
MEEKER | This past Saturday there were 27 participants at the Meeker Sportsmans’ Club’s annual Jim Harmon Black Powder/Blanket Shoot event held at the Meeker shooting range south of town on Highway 13. This shoot was open to the public with contestants traveling from as far away as Aurora. Fun[Read More…]
Meeker School District receives state recognition
MEEKER | Meeker Superintendent of Schools Chris Selle announced this week Meeker Elementary School has earned the “Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award.” These awards are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth over time based on standardized testing. “The staff at Meeker Elementary School work incredibly hard to make sure[Read More…]
Bob Klenda awarded Saddlemaker of the Year
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Bob Klenda, owner of Klenda Custom Saddles a little south of Meeker on Hwy. 13, was awarded the 2016 Saddlemaker of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists at the 21st annual Will Rogers Awards dinner and show on[Read More…]
Courthouse ‘ghost’ frequented law library
RBC | County employees are preparing to leave their temporary offices in the next few weeks and take up residence in the completely remodeled courthouse. Some long-term employees wonder if the 80-plus year old building’s otherworldly guest will be there to welcome them back with a repertoire of strange noises,[Read More…]
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Meeker Town Park project resumes
MEEKER | Construction at Town Park will resume March 27, weather permitting, to complete phase two of the project. Town Park is scheduled to be under construction throughout summer with an anticipated full re-opening in September. Contractors and ERBM Recreation & Park District staff will be working to complete the[Read More…]
Dirt bikes not allowed in Meeker town limits; riders can be cited
MEEKER | People have been riding dirt bikes in the open space between the Sanderson Hills and Sage Hills subdivisions for decades. But that doesn’t make it legal. Residents came before the board Tuesday to ask what can be done about underage riders, noise, dust, fire danger and potential liability.[Read More…]
Meeker superintendent shares response to state survey
MEEKER | Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle shared with the board last week the district’s response to a survey from key legislators and referred the board to a compilation of active legislative issues. A few weeks ago, a small group of legislators sent school districts across the state a[Read More…]
Cemetery district board answers questions, engages attorney
MEEKER | The Meeker Cemetery District board met March 15 and responded to public comments raised about recent changes at the cemetery, potential conflicts of interest for board members and made personnel changes. Board president Joe Conrado introduced attorney Melody Massih of Olszewski, Massih & Maurer, P.C. at the beginning[Read More…]
Sportsman’s club seeking contributions to buy land and keep range open
MEEKER | Every year more than 800 hunters stop by the Meeker Sportsman’s Club just south of Meeker on Highway 13 to sight-in their guns before they head to the hills in search of their prey. Close to 200 local club members take advantage of the shooting and archery range[Read More…]
