MEEKER | May 21-27, 2017, has been designated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week to recognize EMS providers for the services they perform. This year’s theme is “Always in Service.” “They endure grueling hours and miss holidays and family celebrations,” said Meeker Fire Chief Terry Skidmore of the 26 EMS responders[Read More…]
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Meeker High School Class of 2017 Baccalaureate tonight
RBC | Today is the last day of school for all underclass students in Meeker. The last day for this year’s seniors was a week ago. Graduation activities for the Class of 2017 begin in earnest this morning with commencement rehearsal at 8 a.m. and the senior class hosting the[Read More…]
Second ‘Visit Rangely’ event happening today
RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce has been preparing for their second Visit Rangely day for months, and today is the day. The purpose is to showcase the Rangely area to outsiders and those who Chamber Director Konnie Billgren calls “movers and shakers.” The event, which is not[Read More…]
Meeker FFA selling hanging baskets today
MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter is hosting its annual plant sale. All plants in the greenhouse have been cultivated by horticulture students in the high school’s greenhouse. Bedding flowers, filler plants, vegetables and even perennials available Monday through Thursday in the ag shop (south side of Meeker High School)[Read More…]
Visit Rangely Day today
RANGELY | It’s Visit Rangely day today, Thursday, May 25. The day will begin with a meet and greet from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Rangely Automotive Museum, followed by a visit to the TANK Center for Sonic Arts, a visit to the Rangely Outdoor Museum, lunch and a presentation by[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 25, 2017
– Modified hours May 27 Meeker Recreation Center Pool will be closed all day; Center open 8-Noon for Meeker graduation. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Meeker Recreation Center Closed May 29. Pool and center closed all day for Memorial Day. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Softball and baseball[Read More…]
Classifieds: May 25, 2017
Ads for 5/25/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** Colorado Volleyball Officials Associatin (CVOA) is looking for those interested in becoming a certified official. This certification allows you to officiate high school and middle school games. The certificate process begins in late July. Call or text 970-942-7500 if interested. ASPEN LEAF DENTAL OFFICE Dr. Cliff[Read More…]
Letter: Go for a horseback ride along the White River in June
Dear Editor: According to Rex Walker, I was the most successful horse operator in Colorado. I ran over 100 horses for 24 years in Breckenridge, after working for Rex and Sombrero Ranches for several years. I was, when it was over, his oldest and biggest customer. In 2007 I sold[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 18, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n At the present time, flour in Meeker is cheaper than anywhere else in the state. Mr. Moulton, manager of the mill, is not only trying to keep down the price, but is refusing to let any of the product leave the valley.[Read More…]
MHS athletic department issues awards
MEEKER | Toward the very end of the May 4 awards assembly, Meeker School District Athletic Director Klark Kindler took to the dais at the high School awards assembly to make several presentations. First, he named the U.S. Marine Corps distinguished athlete awards which went to Trapper Merrifield and Sierra[Read More…]
Rangely 8th graders attend conferences in Steamboat
RANGELY | On Tuesday, May 9, James Kurrasch and Beth Scoggins took 20 eighth graders to a conference in Steamboat Springs. The 12 girls attended the “Girls to Women” conference while the eight boys went to the “Journey Ahead” conference. Both conferences had keynote speakers and had the Rotary come[Read More…]
SIGNED…
Left, Meeker High School running stand-out Julia Eskelson signs her commitment for cross country and possibly track to Chadron State College, Chadron, Neb., with Meeker Athletic Director Klark Kindler standing by. Eskelson established the MHS girls’ record for the 5 kilometer run last fall at 19 minutes, 47 seconds. In[Read More…]