The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • No better evidence of the growth and needs of Meeker could be shown than the opening of Tom Watson’s general merchandise establishment to accommodate the increasing population along the White River.
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Obituary: Ruth Margaret Wright Seick
Ruth Margaret Wright Seick March 29, 1925 ~ Jan. 20, 2011 Ruth was born March 29, 1925, in Meeker, Colo. She was the fifth child of Howard McClellan Wright and Hildur Louise Johnson Wright. The story goes that her mother was having trouble carrying this baby to full term. The[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys dominate Plateau Valley 74-33
MEEKER I Meeker’s Lady Cowboys are gearing up for a repeat defeat of the league’s No. 1 ranked Paonia Eagles. This group has persevered this season with some great teamwork for a 7-2 record. Saturday’s match against the Plateau Valley Cowboys proved their capabilities.
Flying high
MEEKER I Last December, local pilot David Cole and his wife Martha traveled to Cancun, Mexico, to fly for LightHawk, a non-profit organization. As part of the group’s mission to champion environmental protection through the unique perspective of flight, the Coles flew a Cessna 206 owned by LightHawk from Cancun[Read More…]
Public hearing on wild horse gather March 1
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a public hearing and scoping meeting on March 1 in Meeker for a proposed wild horse gather this year in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area (HMA).
Letter: Federal spending at unprecedented level c
The Obama Administration is spending our money at unprecedented levels and it is projected to continue for years into the future. Our annual federal deficit is approaching $1.5 trillion and will probably hit $2 trillion before long. Our national debt is projected to go from $14 trillion now to $25[Read More…]
Obituary: Regina Irvin
Regina Irvin Aug. 20, 1927 ~ Feb. 7, 2011 Regina Irvin of Brooklyn, N.Y., mother of Donna Wille of Meeker, passed away Feb. 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Irvin, she was born and lived her entire life in Brooklyn.
MHS Cowboys post two crucial league victories
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys boys’ basketball team upped its winning streak to nine games and improved their record to 11-4 (5-1 conference) with a pair of victories last weekend. Victories over the Debeque Dragons and the Plateau Valley Cowboys have the ‘Pokes in a good league position as they[Read More…]
MHS ends season in Moffat County
MEEKER I The Cowboy wrestling team ended its regular season in Craig last Thursday and although Meeker lost the dual (27-54) to Moffat County, they won the same number of matches wrestled as the 4A Bulldogs.
New Arrival: Hattie Brennan
Hattie Rose Brennan Neil and Kari Brennan are proud to announce the arrival of their baby girl. Hattie Rose Brennan was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., on Jan. 17, 2011, at 9:22 p.m. Grandparents are Jim and Bev Brennan of Meeker, Alan Nielsen of Meeker, Gary[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Whether you realize it or not, there’s a historic connection between the city of Greeley on the Front Range and the town of Meeker. Nathan Meeker worked as a reporter for Horace Greeley. Greeley, it is said, visited the town that bears his name for one day in 1870.
RMS debuts cheerleaders
RANGELY I Rangely Junior High School debuted its new cheerleaders Jan. 29. According to activities director Mark Skelton, it has been more than 15 years since they’ve had cheerleaders for the junior high.