Attendees at the 50th reunion of the Meeker High School Class of 1974 included (from left) Pauline Wilber, Jeannie Stewart Gianinetti, Pam Peters Johnson, Dan Spaid, Christi Holland Slade, Gordon Merriam, Cindy Samuel Coleman, Scott Coleman, Steve Allen, Sherri Carstens Halandras, Beth Ryan Merriam, Frank Nieslanik, Tom Welle, Dan Jens,[Read More…]
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Status update on Lake Avery, Rio Blanco Lake projects
MEEKER | People seeking relief from the heat with a day at the lake may be surprised to find low water at two popular recreation sites. Lake Avery and Rio Blanco Lake are both undergoing repair projects conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Lake Avery Update Lake Avery, 14.5[Read More…]
White River Methodist Church has a “Hay Day” of a good time at VBS
MEEKER | HayDay was the theme of Vacation Bible School 2024 at the White River Methodist Church (809 Park Ave.) in Meeker. More than 50 attended the three-day ranch-themed event complete with barn, hay and animal decorations; Oreo tractor wheels, popcorn and haystack snacks; apple dunking, dummy calf roping and[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Miller Hill Cemetery Pt. 4
The Meeker Herald in the July 27, 1895 issue reported the US 8th Calvary was headed to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to persuade members of the Bannock tribe to return to their reservation. A large number of Indians were roaming the area hunting game. They were granted these hunting rights by[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 56
White River Agency, Colorado June 30, 1879 Sir: The mail is now coming here three times a week, and the contractor wishes to get his horses shod at our shop. There is no other shop nearer than seventy-five miles, if so near, and, as we have a good smith and[Read More…]
Selle named 2024 Provost Scholar at Montana State
MEEKER | Thirteen high school graduates from throughout the state and country have been named 2024 Montana State University Provost Scholars. The award is one of MSU’s most prestigious scholarships. “We are honored that these students have chosen to attend Montana State University,” said Robert Mokwa, MSU provost. “We know[Read More…]
The case of the disappearing banner
The welcome banner that went up over Market Street was taken down shortly after installation out of safety concerns after the poles appeared to be warping at the top and separating at the base. Uplift Meeker is in contact with White River Electric and SGM Engineering to discuss how best[Read More…]
Record turnout for Run for Your Life 5K and Stars ‘n’ Stripes 3-on-3
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted the largest-ever Run For Your Life 5K event to kick off the Fourth of July with more than 325 runners and walkers participating. Race winners were as follows. Male runners: first place Jackson Waller, 18:01; second place Arturo Tapia, 19:32; third place Colton Massey,[Read More…]
Blunt Aviation, LLC takes off in Meeker
MEEKER | If you ever had a desire to fly, Meeker’s newest business; Blunt Aviation, LLC, has an opportunity for you. Nineteen-year-old Connor Blunt, a 2023 Meeker High School graduate and now a Certified Flight Instructor, recently purchased a Cessna 172 Hawk XP airplane, and his business is taking off.[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The discovery of fire
One of the characteristics that separate man and beast is the control of fire. Eons ago, the first man discovered a burning ember left over from a lightning strike and said, “OUCH.” Language and four letter words were also discovered. Things progressed when he found a roasted squirrel left over[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 55
Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, June 27, 1879 Sir: In reply to the inquiries contained in your letter of the 15th instant, relating to privileges of contractors who are about to erect agency buildings on your reservation, I have to advise you that the furnishing to them[Read More…]
HERE’S YOUR SIGN
It’s been a long time coming — 20 years or more — but Meeker finally has a banner over Market Street at the intersection with 7th St., alerting travelers of downtown amenities and river access. A lot of planning and design effort by Uplift Meeker: Mainstreet Program went into this[Read More…]
