“A Pleasant Event” was reported in the Meeker Herald on Sept. 24, 1892, about the dedicatory ball held at Coal Creek School. People from all over the county came to this “temple of learning” for a dance and a supper that was an “epicurean feast.” The total cost of the[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: September 15, 2016
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago The board of town trustees met in regular monthly session. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Simms. Trustees present: Rooney, Kyser, Purdy and JoHangen. Absent: trustee Thompson. H.H. Joy appeared before the board and asked the board to extend the water[Read More…]
Meeker harriers do well at Grand Junction meet
Meeker’s cross country team traveled to Grand Junction for the Tiger Invitational on Friday, Sept. 9. Canyon View Park hosted four races: varsity and JV races for boys and girls. The varsity girls started the day and Meeker’s Julia Eskelson ran a 21:58 for a 10th place medal. Briar[Read More…]
Letter: Senior parents thankful
Dear Editor: The senior parents would like to thank Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic and total joint repair, identity graphics, Shelby Burke and Zach Clatterbaugh for supporting the seniors in sports this year. We appreciate you. MHS Senior Parents Meeker
PEO Winning Quilt …
The PEO Quilt in the Country show was held last weekend. A riot of colors, shapes and designs were displayed at the Fairfield Center in Meeker and all proceeds benefitted educational assistance and opportunities for women. The Paper Doll quilt, pictured above, won the 2016 Viewer’s Choice Award. The[Read More…]
Ridin’ For Bradi …
The Riden’ For Bradi poker run Aug. 27 was a huge success with more than 60 bikes participating and 32 hands sold. The 217-mile ride started in Meeker and looped through Craig, Dinosaur and Rangely before ending at Chippers in Meeker where an afterparty and raffle were held. All proceeds[Read More…]
No confirmed plans to close campgrounds upriver from Meeker
Meeker area residents and recreationalists can rest a little easier regarding concerns about the closure of multiple upriver campgrounds. “In my career this is the third round where we’ve nationally looked at our developed sites in the forest,” Rich Doak, White River National Forest staff officer for recreation explained, referring[Read More…]
American hero memorialized with bronze statue
By bobby gutierrez [email protected] RBC I was memorialized Sept. 10, 2016 at Grand River Park in New Castle, with the unveiling and dedication of a bronze statue of the fallen fighter pilot. Captain DuBois grew up in New Castle and was graduated from Rifle High School. Hundreds attended and many[Read More…]
MHS volleyball team sweeps DeBeque
Meeker’s high school varsity traveled to DeBeque last Friday and defeated the lady Dragons in three straight games. The lady Cowboys are currently 5-1 and will host Caprock Academy this Friday, then play in Vail Saturday. “The whole team is working hard to improve and they are all striving to[Read More…]
Obituary: Richard Darrel Muller
Richard Darrel Muller May 22, 1950~Sept. 7, 2016 Richard Darrel Muller, 66, died peacefully in his home on Sept. 7, 2016, in Price, Utah. He was born May 22, 1950, in Glenwood Springs, Colo., to Darrel Thayne Muller and Veda Lillian Muller (Nielsen). He and his wife, JoDell, were[Read More…]
Editor’s Column… So much potential for good things
Last weekend my husband and I and moved into an antique house in Meeker. I’ve always wanted to live in an old house, and this one qualifies. It was built in 1912, and I’m itching to dig into public and historical records and find out about its history. That said,[Read More…]
Tracy…
Following the Club 20 Western Slope candidate forums in Grand Junction Saturday morning, Colorado State Senate District 8 candidate Emily Tracy, D-Breckenridge, and her husband, Del Bush, traveled to Rangely, specifically to check up on the TANK they’d heard so much about. On the right she experiences the Tank with[Read More…]
