POPE Headquarters Dept. of the Missouri Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Sept. 13, 1879 Colonel: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of a copy of letter from the acting Secretary of the Interior, in relation to the depredations and other bad conduct of the Ute Indians belonging to the White River Agency in[Read More…]
Meeker
HISTORY LESSONS: Charles S. Attix: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). Charles Sheldon Attix was born in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, on May 27, 1852, to William Attix and Cordelia Brown. He enlisted on Jan. 2, 1877, in Chicago, Illinois,[Read More…]
V.F.W. FLAG RETIREMENT
Community volunteers and members of VFW Post 5843 gathered last Friday afternoon to gather and fold more than 200 flags to be officially retired. When flags are deemed to be no longer suitable for display due to weathering, damage, or wear and tear, they are folded into the traditional triangle[Read More…]
Meeker school board discusses policy updates, sick leave bank and graduation requirements
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker School Board held its monthly work session. Board President Bill deVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Joe Nieslanik, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were all present for the work session that evening. Vice President Tom Allen and member Ann Franklin were excused due to[Read More…]
The bulls are back in town!
MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off last Thursday with slack beginning at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. With no steer riders scheduled, the night opened with the open team roping event. Meeker local Kash Atwood and teammate Kole Roberts came away with the[Read More…]
SPORTS UPDATES
Help shape the future of Meeker recreation MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is inviting community members to take part in a quick and meaningful community survey this summer. The survey takes about 2 minutes to complete and is designed to help ERBM understand what’s working well and where[Read More…]
MEEKERPALOOZA RETURNS FRIDAY!
MEEKER | Meekerpalooza’s popular free concert series returns to downtown Meeker this Friday, June 13. Events will feature the Meeker Market, beer garden, cornhole tournament, and a performance by Noodle Soup Dixieland Jazz. The Meeker Market is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. and is organized and managed by the Meeker Chamber[Read More…]
Back on Track horse training clinic brings renowned horsemen to Meeker
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover is honored to welcome two legendary horsemen for the Back on Track Horse Training Clinic, scheduled for June 14–15, 2025 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. This two-day clinic is one of the cornerstone events of the Meeker Mustang Makeover[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss Garfield Street water line project, approve Smith to fill board vacancy
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees convened on June 3. Along with the manager’s report and monthly disbursements, board members welcomed a new Trustee, acknowledged staff for excellent work, were brought up to date on the Dark Skies Project, and discussed a proposed change to the Garfield[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Allsebrooks: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). Mr. Allsebrook is the first name listed on the founder’s plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. Many immigrants have shaped Meeker and Northwest Colorado. George Samuel[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 86
White River Agency, Colorado August 31, 1879 Sir: I think it my duty to ask you for 10,000 pounds of oats, in addition to the 20,000 pounds now arriving. We are running 6 mules to ploughs, expecting to break 50 acres this fall for sowing oats next spring, and for[Read More…]
RECOGNITION FOR OUTGOING HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS
(Left) Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank Kim Tedford for nine years of dedicated ERBHSD board service—two elected terms and one appointed. Her steadfast leadership and resilience were instrumental during times of significant challenge and transformation. (Right) Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank J.H. Sheridan for four years[Read More…]