As shared with our community in mid-May, the Meeker School District is facing a critical shortage of bus drivers. This shortage is most significant with our route drivers. In the past five years we have reduced routes from six to four and absorbed the two eliminated routes with the[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: Miller Hill Cemetery Pt. 4
The Meeker Herald in the July 27, 1895 issue reported the US 8th Calvary was headed to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to persuade members of the Bannock tribe to return to their reservation. A large number of Indians were roaming the area hunting game. They were granted these hunting rights by[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 56
White River Agency, Colorado June 30, 1879 Sir: The mail is now coming here three times a week, and the contractor wishes to get his horses shod at our shop. There is no other shop nearer than seventy-five miles, if so near, and, as we have a good smith and[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Rep. Lukens update
As we celebrate America’s birthday, I am so grateful that our founders leaned on one another, trusted their fellow neighbors, and took a risk to create this great nation where we live today. As we remember their first step toward independence, I am humbled to have the opportunity to continue[Read More…]
HopeWest receives hospice honor award
RBC | HopeWest receives the Hospice CAHPS Honors Award for 2024 after continuously going above and beyond, providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients and their families. The award celebrates the highest-performing hospice agencies by analyzing the performance of the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey satisfaction[Read More…]
Selle named 2024 Provost Scholar at Montana State
MEEKER | Thirteen high school graduates from throughout the state and country have been named 2024 Montana State University Provost Scholars. The award is one of MSU’s most prestigious scholarships. “We are honored that these students have chosen to attend Montana State University,” said Robert Mokwa, MSU provost. “We know[Read More…]
The case of the disappearing banner
The welcome banner that went up over Market Street was taken down shortly after installation out of safety concerns after the poles appeared to be warping at the top and separating at the base. Uplift Meeker is in contact with White River Electric and SGM Engineering to discuss how best[Read More…]
Obituary – Cindy Lee Belmont
March 3, 1952 ~ July 4, 2024 Cindy Lee Belmont passed away peacefully on the morning of July 4, 2024, at HopeWest, in Grand Junction, Colorado, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born in Binghamton, New York, on March 3, 1952. She and her husband Marty[Read More…]
GOCO grant awarded for Nine Mile Ranch conservation easement
RBC | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $40,000 grant through Keep It Colorado to Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) to permanently protect 2,800 acres of Nine Mile Ranch with a conservation easement. This grant is part of Keep It Colorado’s Transaction Cost Assistance Program (TCAP), which[Read More…]
Record turnout for Run for Your Life 5K and Stars ‘n’ Stripes 3-on-3
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted the largest-ever Run For Your Life 5K event to kick off the Fourth of July with more than 325 runners and walkers participating. Race winners were as follows. Male runners: first place Jackson Waller, 18:01; second place Arturo Tapia, 19:32; third place Colton Massey,[Read More…]
CPW seeking public input on outdoor recreation plan
RBC | Colorado’s iconic outdoor recreation is vital to its identity, economy, and quality of life. The public now has a chance to provide feedback on the future of outdoor recreation in Colorado with the release of the draft 2024 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Developed with broad input[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 11th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Anderson brothers of Powell Park report the best oat crop they ever had. Monday’s rain was hard on cheap bunting. Dr. Ketcham continues to be the busiest man in town. Those who wish to consult him regarding dental work had better get around[Read More…]