April 26—is Red Letter Day for Meeker’s Mountain Valley Bank (MVB). Historically, festivals and holidays were marked in red on calendars, noting by color that there was something special occurring to pay attention to. Since 2015, MVB has celebrated the anniversary of its renovated building being listed on the National[Read More…]
Milestones
Hanks, Anderson earn Master’s degrees
MEEKER | Paulette Hanks and Teresa Anderson of Meeker have earned Master of Arts degrees from Western Governors University (WGU). Hanks earned her Master’s in mathematics education (K-6) and Anderson earned her Master’s in science education (5-9). WGU has recognized 12,920 undergraduate and 8,885 graduate degree recipients, who have completed[Read More…]
Newman named to Scholastic Honor Roll
MEEKER | Oregon State University freshman Elijah T. Newman of Meeker has made the Scholastic Honor Roll winter term 2019 for having a straight-A average. Newman is studying bio-health sciences.
Birth …
Charles Kenneth Sutton and Abigail Urish of Rangely, Colo., would like to announce the birth of their son, Matthew Everett Weems Sutton. He was born March 12, 2019, at 10:32 a.m., at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. He weighed 7 pounds, 8.8 ounces and measured 19.25 inches. Grandparents are James and[Read More…]
Murray named 2019 Daniels Scholar
MEEKER | Alexis Manual Murray of Meeker High School has been named a 2019 Daniels Scholar. The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually-renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. Approximately[Read More…]
Simonsen named to Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll at University of Wyoming
MEEKER | Natalie E. Simonsen is one of 447 Colorado students on the 2018 fall semester academic Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. The honor roll consist of regularly enrolled freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must[Read More…]
Former coach named Mancos citizen of the year
MEEKER | Former Meeker High School football coach and English teacher Craig Paschal was named 2018 Citizen of the Year for outreach and inclusivity by the Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce. Paschal became a Methodist minister and was assigned to pastor the Mancos United Methodist Church in 2004.
Meeker High School senior Kallie McCain wins Burg Simpson Scholarship for essay
MEEKER | Meeker High School senior Kallie McCain is one of 10 Colorado winners of the Burg Simpson Scholarship Competition, receiving $1,000 for her 1,500-word essay about the importance of the civil jury system as the guardian of American rights and liberties. Partnering with the Colorado High School Activities Association[Read More…]
Smith named to President’s Honor Roll
MEEKER | Meghan M. Smith has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for the 2018 fall semester at the University of Wyoming. 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 been enrolled[Read More…]
Thelen named to Dean’s List at FLC
MEEKER | Nishiko Thelen of Meeker was named to Fort Lewis College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. Thelen’s major is business administration. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 credit hours of[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Lucas and Haley Turner of Rifle are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Jackson Alexander Turner, born Thursday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colo. He weighed 7 lbs., 3.9 oz. and was 19 inches long. Jackson is welcomed by maternal[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Mathew and Shawnie Moody are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Knox Wayne Moody, who was born on Dec. 10, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. He is welcomed by his siblings: Sophia, Annabeth,[Read More…]
