Cindy Bissantz of Ohio is this year’s Meeker Classic Art Show winner. Her artwork, done in pastels, will serve as the art for the 2025 poster and other marketing materials. Bissantz said she was inspired by her mother’s work as a dog handler. Niki Turner Photo
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Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials wraps up its 37th year
MEEKER | The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials wrapped up Sunday, marking the event’s 37th anniversary. Held annually in Meeker, Colorado, the trials have been a fixture in the town each September since 1987. This year’s event featured Bevis Jordan as the judge. Jordan, who hails from Northumberland, England, manages a[Read More…]
New opportunity for hair care in Meeker
MEEKER | “Julia’s” is a new opportunity to look at hair care in a different perspective, taking the client back to the basics of scalp therapy. After Covid-19 became a life changer for everyone, for Julia Haines a life-threatening illness was a life challenge switch in her career. Battling lingering[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve 7th short-term rental permit
MEEKER | The number of short-term rentals permitted in Meeker increased to seven last week with the approval of a permit for 119 4th St., owned by Evie Griffin. The town has a maximum of 20 short-term rentals allowed. Trustee Chris Lockwood asked Griffin why she wanted to go with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS – Meeker’s star of the Silver Screen
The May 16, 1925, issue of the Meeker Herald proclaimed that the Princess Theater in town would be showing “The Rough Rider,” another of Kenneth Sanderson’s pictures. Kenneth was acting under the name of Buddy Roosevelt. Kenneth was a homegrown Meekerite, so the community was delighted to see someone they[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 65
White River Agency, Colorado. July 15, 1879 Sir: Your telegraph message of 7th instant was received on 11th, lying over two days at Rawlins, directing me to cause the depredating Utes to vacate Middle and North Parks. But I had reported to you previously, and had sent, about 5th instant,[Read More…]
Marketing Mixology: Vintage Haven’s event space in Meeker hosting classes
Special to the HT MEEKER | Co-owner of Vintage Haven Kailee Franks submitted answers to questions about the business, which is located upstairs in the Hugus Building in Meeker (592 Main St., Suite 1). They have a series of events happening in September on Thursdays (see PAGE 2 in this[Read More…]
Quilts in the Country gains popularity
MEEKER | The Quilts in the Country annual P.E.O. Quilt Show has been gaining a positive reputation in its 12 short years of existence! This year just added to its fame. With 140 unique quilts — never before shown in this event — the visitors couldn’t stop exclaiming over the quality and[Read More…]
Johnny Rust’s NWSS Catch-a-Calf Project Shines at Colorado State Fair
MEEKER | Over Labor Day weekend, Johnny Rust, a determined participant in the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Catch-a-Calf project, showcased his talents at the Colorado State Fair. Rust, who is well-known for his dedication to the Catch-a-Calf program, earned impressive results in the show ring, securing 4th place in[Read More…]
Man who kidnapped Westlands employee convicted in Wyoming
MEEKER | The man charged with kidnapping a Meeker woman from Westlands Ranch in February 2022 has been found guilty on all counts by a Federal court jury in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Joseph Lee Beecher, who was 48 at the time of the crime, burglarized a residence in Craig and stole[Read More…]
Classic time is here again!
The flags representing the multiple countries from whence the Meeker Classic competitors hail were raised on Monday in anticipation of the start of this year’s event Wednesday. See the full schedule of events on PAGE 7 of this weeks edition, as well as ads throughout for various events, including Jammin’[Read More…]
Every mustang finds a home at 2024 Mustang Makeover
MEEKER | The 2024 Meeker Mustang Makeover, held on Aug. 24, will be remembered as a landmark event, shattering records and capturing the hearts of all who attended. From a record-breaking audience turnout to a spectacular auction, this year’s Makeover set a new standard for mustang events across the nation.[Read More…]