MEEKER | In the age of fast fashion and fleeting trends, there’s something timeless and comforting about vintage and antique items. However, we know how easy it is to amass more things than we have room for or can keep on display to enjoy. Instead of keeping those treasures boxed[Read More…]
Meeker
Cannon test scheduled Friday, May 3
Read more about the cannon and its owner here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No. 45
Special to the Herald White River Agency, Colorado.June 1, 1879 Sir: I note that in your “exceptions” to my property returns, fourth quarter 1878, just received, you call my attention to circular letter No. 26, October 1878, to the effect that strict compliance will be required with what this circular[Read More…]
History Lessons
Founder stories: Charles Dunbar Pt. 1 I am going to put the disclaimers up front today. My subject of history today has no ties to the present-day Dunbar family of Meeker. However, some families like to claim famous or infamous relatives as some spice to their family trees. Who doesn’t[Read More…]
Service
John Moffitt, Post Commander of the American Legion Post 0074 in Meeker at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Rifle, Colorado on April 14. Moffitt volunteered to take care of Chaplain duties for the Special Forces Association Rocky Mountain Chapter 4-24 during a Remembrance Ceremony for a fallen member of the[Read More…]
Obituary: Kay (Brennan) Bumguardner
April 6, 1950 ~ April 2, 2024 Kay was born to C.W. (Bill) and Nancy Brennan on April 6, 1950, and departed from this life at her home on April 2, 2024, just four days before her 74th birthday. Kay fought a six-month battle with cancer, and the cancer demon[Read More…]
Day takes mayoral seat, new trustees sworn in
MEEKER | Meeker’s newest elected trustees, Kathleen Sizemore, Charles Day and Jessica Browning swore their oaths of office Tuesday, April 16 during the board’s regular meeting. Following eight years as trustee, including one term as mayor pro-tem, Travis Day stepped into the position of mayor, following Kent Borchard’s term. Borchard[Read More…]
From scared to paired: mustang journey starts Saturday
MEEKER | This Saturday morning, April 27 starting at 8:30 a.m., the Fairgrounds will witness a lot of anxiety and excitement as trainers gather to inspect the just-delivered Mustangs and make their selections for the Meeker Mustang Makeover competition in August. Trainers go up and down the pens, looking carefully at[Read More…]
School funding expected to improve with new legislation
MEEKER | Meeker School Board members heard from some of this year’s graduating class about their plans post-graduation at the start of the April 22 regular school board meeting. In the regular meeting, the board reviewed upcoming changes to school finance law. Superintendent Chris Selle said the legislative proposals are[Read More…]
Another stellar performance by MHS Drama program
On April 18, 19 and 20, Meeker High School students performed “Emma: A Pop Musical” by Eric Price for the community. Attendance stayed above 100 people each night, making the musical a definitive success. The musical follows the life of Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep. After setting up two[Read More…]
Just kidding around…
Firebreak work near Meeker set for April
MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Crews will work in areas that have been deemed critical due to vegetation growth, infrastructure, and other values at risk.[Read More…]
