MEEKER | From a blistering 89-point bull ride to a lightning-fast 2.58-second breakaway run, Week Six of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series delivered high-level competition and standout performances from both returning champions and new winners. The night opened with the open team roping event, where Meeker local Kash Atwood and[Read More…]
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Shults wraps up, Stallings steps up: FCCLA builds future leaders at Meeker High School
MEEKER | For Aimee Shults and Autumn Stallings, the recent National FCCLA Leadership Conference was more than just a competition — it marked the culmination of years of dedication, teamwork, and personal growth. Shults, who graduated from Meeker High School this spring, closed a proud chapter of her high school[Read More…]
ERBHSD reviews financials, apartment use, billing transparency and more in July meeting
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District board held its regular July meeting last week at Pioneers Medical Center with all board members present. The day began with the board’s financial meeting, where members reviewed fiscal reports and discussed shifting hospital funds from out-of-district bank accounts to local[Read More…]
Dan Bean presents Palisade Insectary’s work on biocontrol
MEEKER | The White River Alliance held its monthly meeting for July last week at the Heritage Culture Center in Meeker, where board members, partners, and the public gathered for financial updates, project discussions, and a presentation on biocontrol from Dan Bean, the director of the Palisade Insectary. The meeting[Read More…]
Meeker trustees learn about survey markers, hear staff updates, and approve purchase of a portable toilet for Ute Park pump track
MEEKER | Town Clerk Lisa Cook performed the swearing in ceremony for newly re-appointed trustee Jeff Madison last Tuesday. Madison previously served as a trustee in the 1990s and has returned to the board to fill a vacancy left by Scott Nielsen. Trustees heard updates from town staff, including the[Read More…]
White River Electric Association Implements Fire Protection Mode
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Due to high-risk weather conditions throughout the western slope of Colorado and with fire season in full swing, White River Electric Association (WREA) has set its entire system into Fire Protection Mode. This special mode consists of an alternate relay setting which causes the system to[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — John C. Davis
EDITOR’S NOTE: In preparation for the Town of Meeker’s 140th birthday in September, we are publishing the histories of the Town’s founders who’s names are listed at the White River Museum and on the plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. If you would like to participate in[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 92
To E. A. HAYT, Commissioner, Washington, D.C.: September 27, 1879 Sir: In answer to your exceptions to my property account for first quarter 1879, I would say that the eight police edits received for December 20, 1878, are properly accounted for in the office copy of property returns for said[Read More…]
FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: American Legion and VFW strengthen community ties in Meeker
The Legion offers a wide range of programs and services that benefit both veterans and the broader community. They organize significant events, such as Memorial Day celebrations and Veterans Day observances, which honor those who have selflessly served in the military. These events not only foster a sense of pride[Read More…]
Library board reviews parent-child, collection development policies
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board held a workshop last week to discuss two key policies: a proposed Parent and Child Policy and the library’s existing Collection Development Policy. The meeting took place in the community room at the Meeker Public Library with all board members present. After approving[Read More…]
Ropes, reins and rollover pots: Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Week Five keeps the dust flying
MEEKER | Week Five of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off Thursday evening with more than just rodeo action. Right after slack finished at 6 p.m., organizers hosted the first annual Kids Pet Show, where children showed off their furry, feathered and even scaly companions. The free event included[Read More…]
Westernaires to perform at Meeker’s Mustang Makeover event Aug. 23
Special to the HT MEEKER | Colorado’s iconic youth equestrian nonprofit organization, the Westernaires, will bring their thrilling blend of precision and Western spirit to this year’s Mustang Makeover in Meeker, Colorado, at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. The Westernaires Precisionettes team, along with select specialty performers, will take the[Read More…]
