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River District grants $550K more for reservoir project
Wolf Creek Reservoir will need Army Corps permit RBC | A reservoir project in northwest Colorado has secured more funding from the Colorado River Water Conservation District, this time with the money earmarked for permitting required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At its April meeting, the River District[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 2, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The baseball boys had their first practice game last Sunday and will soon be ready to meet the nine from Goff’s Crossing, the Rifle Sluggers, or the New Castle Terrors. This section was visited by a good downpour of rain Thursday night, which was[Read More…]
Guest Column: A climate lament
RBC | Here is an update on the state of the global climate. Over the past 25 years I have reported evidence that earth’s climate is changing and that the consequences are alarming. I have no reassurance to offer here. Consider this a reflection on human psychology and its failures. [Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover pick-up day and kids camp
Selle named ‘educator of distinction’ by NSHSS
MEEKER | Michelle Selle, an educator at Meeker High School in Meeker, Colorado, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to pupils, Selle was nominated by a student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence[Read More…]
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets
RANGELY | As the school year starts winding down, the track and field season begins to heat up with more competition, faster times, bigger jumps and further throws. In preparation for the upcoming championship meets, the Rangely Panthers track and field team doubled up on track meets this past weekend,[Read More…]
Two wins for RHS baseball
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers baseball team enjoyed a successful outing last week, capturing two solid wins against Grand Valley on April 23. Dominating the scoreboard, the Panthers won 17-1 and 18-5 in a doubleheader. Their batting was particularly impressive in the first game, hitting an average of .520. Standout[Read More…]
MHS track team heads to league meet
MEEKER | The Cowboys are coming off of a successful weekend at the Clint Wells invite despite the weather. “The weather wasn’t great for our pole vault Thursday at West Grand or meet Friday in Moffat County but that didn’t stop kids from setting personal records and putting forth an[Read More…]
The heart of HopeWest Meeker: Celebrating our volunteer family
MEEKER | Throughout Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, we celebrated the remarkable individuals who are the soul of HopeWest Meeker. Their compassion and dedication shine brightly, fueling our mission as they support families navigating the challenges of aging, illness, and grief. HopeWest Meeker began 10 years ago through a county-wide[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History No. 46
White River Agency, Colorado.June 1, 1879 Sir: The work of the past month has been devoted, first, to putting in crops, largely by the Indians for their own use, and of these Indians about 14 have six acres of potatoes; on bottom land, the cleared-off brush; and about as many[Read More…]
History Lessons: Founder stories: Charles Dunbar Pt. 2
Photo of the early days of the Meeker Hotel from www.historymeeker.com Once more, the Dunbar family in this edition are NOT related to any Dunbar family in Meeker today. We covered the dramatic death of Charles Dunbar last week. What I didn’t know when I started my research, is where[Read More…]
