Construction work continues at Meeker High School, with demolition of certain parts of the building happening this week, and new architectural “bone structure” taking shape in other areas, especially over the new entrance (picture). Workers are taking all necessary precautions due to COVID-19.
Milestones
Edward Thompson sworn in as new Meeker Police chief
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Listen to this”] Meeker’s new police chief was sworn in Tuesday during the town’s regular board meeting. Chief Edward Thompson takes over for former chief Phil Stubblefield, who was set to retire at the beginning of April but stayed on an extra month due to current events.
Colorado journalists come together to tell the state’s COVID-19 story
RBC | It’s an unprecedented time. Years ago journalists battled one another to get “the scoop” on a story. Today they’re coming together to tell the stories of their communities and share those stories freely. Dozens of news outlets across the state — newspapers, TV, radio and digital media —[Read More…]
Dunham earns a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
MEEKER | Meeker’s KayLynn Dunham, daughter of Rodney Dunham and Tisha Joslin, has earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Bryan College of Health Sciences in Nebraska. Special to the Herald Times
Newman named to Honor Roll at Oregon State University
MEEKER | Elijah T. Newman of Meeker has been named to the Scholastic Honor Roll for the winter term at Oregon State University. Newman earned a 3.5 or better GPA as a sophomore in biohealth sciences. Special to the Herald Times
Birth: Olive Lynn Gray
Olive Lynn Gray was born March 13, 2020, at 12:29 p.m. at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Keith and Larisa Gray of Meeker. Siblings Ella Jo and Hudson welcomed their new sister, as do[Read More…]
Marriage: Vaughn~Baker
Rilynn and Reagan Brown of Rangely, Colorado would like to announce the marriage of their mom, Emma Vaughn to Kyle Baker of Rangely, Colorado on March 16, 2020. The couple planned to unite in marriage during an intimate ceremony this coming spring but in light of these troubled times they[Read More…]
Birth: Tayslyn Jean Dinwiddie
Levi and Deneé Dinwiddie of Meeker welcomed Tayslyn Jean Dinwiddie on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at 11:40 p.m. in Glenwood Springs at Valley View Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces and was 18 inches long. Her grandparents, all from Meeker, are Alan and Becca Nielsen, Greg and Roxanne[Read More…]
Smith named to honor roll at U of Wyoming
MEEKER I Meghan M. Smith of Meeker has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at the University of Wyoming for the 2019 fall semester. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have[Read More…]
Nieslanik named to President’s List at Gonzaga
MEEKER | Samuel Nieslanik of Meeker has been named to the President’s List at Gonzaga University for fall semester 2019. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed.
Nelson signs with CSU
MEEKER | Dirk Nelson, grandson of Forrest and Connie Nelson of Meeker, has signed on to play football at Colorado State University next fall on a full-ride scholarship. Dirk is a 6 foot 2 inch, 291-pound offensive lineman for Visalia Central Valley Christian High School in California, where he lives[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Pavel and Brianne Borisov of Meeker, Colorado, would like to announce the birth of their son Aleksander Coulter Daniel Borisov, born Dec. 5, 2019, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig. He weighed 8 pounds 5 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Maksim.[Read More…]
