“Leadership is not a rank, it is a responsibility. Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” ~ Simon Sinek, Author Classes and programs about leadership (which most people never take until they find themselves thrown into a leadership role) often break[Read More…]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR – December 5th, 2024
A call for change in Rio Blanco County’s 4-H program Dear Editor, Our Rio Blanco County 4-H program has experienced a shift in atmosphere, and it is becoming increasingly clear that many of our youth feel discouraged and unsupported. Seasoned 4-H participants are expressing frustration, with one saying, “It’s not fun[Read More…]
History Lessons: Before email or voicemail, there was Victory Mail
RBC | Last month, we honored our veterans with a special day and this week we’ll remember the anniversary of Pearl Harbor (Saturday, Dec. 7). Every day should be one to thank them for their service. It was estimated in 2023 that there were 100,000 WWII veterans alive with a[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Hopewest calls for community support
Help sustain palliative care and grief support MEEKER | HopeWest Meeker has been privileged to be part of the community, providing compassionate care and support to more than 200 families. Every day, we witness the remarkable power of empathy, compassion, and community as our team helps patients and their families,[Read More…]
MHS alum returns to the court as head coach
MEEKER | With the high school girls’ basketball season fast approaching, Meeker High School is excited to welcome Megan Shelton, a former Meeker Cowboys basketball standout, as the new head coach. Shelton will lead the program in her first year alongside assistant coaches Greg Cravens and Jewell Kindler. Reflecting on[Read More…]
Rangely cross country extends season with Arizona race
RANGELY | Ten Rangely High School cross country runners extended their season to compete in the Nike Southwest Regional meet on Nov. 23. The prestigious meet, held in Mesa, Arizona, drew top athletes from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada. Rangely was represented in a variety of races. Alec[Read More…]
Meeker wrestling kicks off season with new head coach at the helm
Meeker High School’s legendary wrestling program is hitting the mats in practice, preparing for the first meet of the season this Saturday, when varsity will head to Grand Junction for the Colorado Mesa University Duals. This will be first year of the program under new head coach Stryker Lane. Girls’[Read More…]
GET YOUR SKATES OUT!
The “Skate on the Square” synthetic surface rink has been installed for the winter months over the basketball court between the courthouse and the justice center and will be part of the Meeker Meeker – Mistletoe Magic on Main festivities on Saturday, Dec. 7. The surface is suitable for ice[Read More…]
Guest Column – Enrollment information for incoming Meeker preschoolers in 2025
MEEKER | Meeker Elementary Preschool is currently gathering information about children who intend to enroll for the 2025-2026 school year. As the Colorado Universal Preschool Program (UPK) prepares to release more information on Dec. 17, we want to share some important details about Meeker Preschool’s enrollment process for the 2025-2026[Read More…]
Obituary – Donna Marie (Seger) Collins
Sept. 30, 1936 ~ Nov. 29, 2024 DC loved her communities and was constantly giving back to both. She taught in both Simla and Meeker; PE teacher, Colorado History, health, a counselor, librarian, she coached volleyball, track, and basketball. Her love for the gym started at a young age. She[Read More…]
Merry Meeker Shop at Home Week 3!
DAYS GONE BY – December 5th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Poverty would soon be an unknown quantity if men could dispose of their experience at cost. Lark Craig has returned from “Old Mo” after a pleasant visit to his childhood haunts. And, incidentally, we might mention that Lark is getting fatter and jollier every[Read More…]
