White River Agency, Colorado April 28, 1879 Sir: Yours of 15th instant, “F. Colo., M 204, ‘79” requests me “to submit a report of the condition of the buildings at the new agency location”, and I reply: First, is a blacksmith shop; second; another building occupied by myself and for[Read More…]
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Leap Year! Once in 28 years we publish on Feb. 29
This week’s leap year edition lands on Feb. 29. Leap years almost always occur every fourth year on the calendar. Having the extra day in February fall on a Thursday only happens once every 28 years. According to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: “A calendar year is typically[Read More…]
Obituary – Terry Leigh Oliver
Sept. 22, 1949 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Terry Leigh Oliver was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Jordan, Montana, and went to heaven on Feb. 20, 2024, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He fought extremely hard to keep going till the very end and remained[Read More…]
Obituary – Robert Eugene King
Oct. 27, 1928 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Robert King went peacefully on the morning of Feb. 20, 2024. He received a cochlear implant (hearing solution) to live a fuller life on Dec. 15. He wanted to hear on the phone and in person better. Bob was a prolific storyteller and[Read More…]
All things together: Mountain Sage Therapeutics to provide complementary wellness modalities
A new business is emerging in Meeker this week: Mountain Sage Therapeutics offers movement, energy, and massage therapy for humans and animals, and animal communication for companion animals. Teresa Wilde is certified in multiple healing and wellness methods and is in the process of adding additional certifications. She grew up[Read More…]
POPS CONCERT
Band and choir students from Barone Middle School and Meeker High School presented a dinner theater concert Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Fairfield Center. All proceeds from the $25 dinner/concert directly support the Music Department. (Left) Ella Ford and Norah Loar perform “Teardrops on My Guitar” by Taylor Swift. (Center)[Read More…]
MSD celebrates student accomplishments
Meeker’s school board recognized students and staff for recent accomplishments Monday at the regular board meeting, including spelling bee champion Samantha Patton and the music department for a widely praised concert last weekend. Also introduced and recognized were the coaches and team members of Meeker’s state championship wrestling program. Retiring[Read More…]
Lady Panthers repeat district champs
Special to the Herald Winning 18 games in the regular season, winning a regular season 1A/2A Western Slope League Championship, scoring 90 points in a single game, adding two more wins to the win column, and Coach Mergelman winning her 175-game of her career were the numerous headlines for the[Read More…]
Panthers v. Tigers: Season-ender goes into OT
On Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Rangely Panthers attempted to keep their season alive traveling to Hayden, Colorado, to take on the Tigers in the district tournament play-in game. Earlier this year the Panthers made the same trip and ended up falling 69-49. The Panthers came out of the gates[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys take 3A District title, head into regional competition against Florence
The Meeker Cowboys are district champions for the first time since they moved up to class 3A and will host regionals for the first time since 2021. Sitting at first in their league they bypassed the pigtails and went straight to the Friday and Saturday tournament. Outscoring their opponents in[Read More…]
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
The Meeker High School baseball and softball teams held their first joint auction and fundraiser Sunday evening, the Take Me Out to the Ball Game Auction and Fundraiser with more than 130 in attendance. “We cannot thank your sponsors enough for their generous support,” commented softball head coach Kendal Bergman.[Read More…]
Navigating the journey: a counselor’s guide to dementia care
In this Q&A style column, HopeWest Meeker counselor Judy Eskelson offers advice for caregivers who are supporting loved ones diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Eskelson, who also brings her experience as a nurse practitioner, shares her insights on how families can provide support, face common challenges, communicate effectively, and benefit[Read More…]
