“I didn’t have time to go out and see it” or “I decided to just stay home and not even go out and take a look at all.” Those two “ho-hum” responses were in the minority. This particular celebrated event did not pass by unnoticed. News reports showed photographs and[Read More…]
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GUEST COLUMN: HOPEWEST Making your wishes known
The value of discussing and documenting your healthcare decisions MEEKER | We plan for exciting milestones and celebrate life’s moments, big and small. Yet it’s easy to sidestep planning for our healthcare wishes. National Healthcare Decisions Day, recognized each year on April 16, is a reminder to pause and reflect[Read More…]
History Lessons – Founder stories: Susan C. Wright
Everyone knows about our historic Meeker Hotel, once visited by politicians and bank robbers. It was a resting place for weary travelers who would emerge from dusty stagecoaches run by the Harp family. What we now see is the product of decades of tearing down, remodeling, additions and hard work. [Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 44
Special to the Herald White River Agency, Colorado. May 26, 1879. Sir: There are about 4,000 pounds of goods directed to this agency which have been lying at Rawlins a long time, not oats and flour, many of which would be of great use; and now, as I understand, the[Read More…]
CNCC to dedicate new soccer field April 26 in Rangely
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College Celebrates the Groundbreaking of a New Soccer Field with Dedication Ceremony Rangely, Colorado— Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is pleased to announce the dedication ceremony for its new soccer field, marking a significant milestone in the enhancement of athletic facilities within the local community.[Read More…]
CANCELED: Ride the Rockies in Meeker
UPDATE: On Thursday, April 18, The Denver Post announced that this year’s entire Ride the Rockies event has been canceled due to “lack of interest.” MEEKER | Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th amidst the[Read More…]
Kennedy earns scholarship
MEEKER | Tatumn Kennedy of Meeker has been honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2024-2025 academic year. Kennedy is studying biosystems engineering. She was awarded the Oklahoma Grain and Feed Industry Scholarship. These scholarships are part of the more than[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 18th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago War ought to send the price of beef up several notches. The street cleaning department has a force of men at work cleaning out the town ditches preparatory to turning on the water. It is claimed that Lake Erie produces more fish to the[Read More…]
BASEBALL SEASON UNDERWAY
MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. GABE CARDILE PHOTO RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home[Read More…]
RHS tracksters bring home top performances
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. A mix of finally getting some good weather and competing in a large meet with some of the best athletes in the state gave the Panthers all[Read More…]
More PRs for Cowboys at Glenwood Invitational
MEEKER | Meeker Cowboy track had an exciting weekend with lots of personal records earned at the Glenwood Springs Invitational. “The kids had a hard week of practice but showed us just how they can prevail and what they are made of,” commented head coach Hallie Blunt. “They will continue[Read More…]
Kobey Chism selected for 2024 Colorado 8-Man All-State Team
RANGELY | The Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation is proud to sponsor Rangely Panther football player Kobey Chism (#22) at the 2024 Colorado’s 8-Man All-State Game in Gilpin County Colorado. The 8-Man Football All-Star Game consists of four leagues in the South and three leagues in the North. The All-State[Read More…]