Auditions for Seussical Jr. MEEKER | Auditions for the fall production of Seussical Jr. the Musical for third through eighth graders will be Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. at the MHS auditorium. If you would like to be considered for a part with lines and solo singing, please prepare[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column: What’s Next?
The recent decision by the Rio Blanco County Commissioners and Public Health to stop providing Covid vaccines through the taxpayer-funded public health department has raised valid questions about government overreach, personal freedom, and the right to choose. It’s exactly the same debate we all had (and are apparently going to[Read More…]
Guest Column: Hazen’s Daughters
By ED PECK George Hazen’s daughters did well also in Meeker. Miss Agnes Hazen was teaching at the Mesa School on May 4, 1889. Her sister, Grace Evangeline Hazen Adams, also taught school in Axial about 1892. According to the April 7, 1894, Meeker Herald, Agnes was the assistant principal[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No. 12
Special to the Herald Times The White River Museum has a collection of letters that Meeker founding father Thomas Baker kept for many years. There are letters from Nathan Meeker and prominent figures like Chief Ouray, ex-Indian Agents, and the violently anti-Indian Colorado Governor Pitkin, as well as various Army[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from the MMM
Thanks from MMM Dear Editor, The fifth annual Meeker Mustang Makeover was held last Saturday. The wild horses of the Piceance were the stars of the show with their fantastic trainers this year, and our judges noting that this year’s horses were some of the best ever. While we will[Read More…]
Veterans Corner: Rights
By WESLEY EUBANKS I believe logic dictates that new covid mandates are very possible based on historical precedence and the amount of money involved in “managing” the Covid pandemic. You have the right to accept the vaccine. You have the right to wear a mask. You also have the right to[Read More…]
Obituary: Peggy Lee Wilkinson
Peggy Lee Wilkinson was born Feb. 2, 1949, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She went to be with the Lord on Aug. 13, 2023, at Sand Rock Care Center in Craig, Colorado. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Peggy was a certified gemologist, Working at[Read More…]
Meeker: Project45 achieves graduate level, rebrands as Uplift Meeker
MEEKER | Meeker was “adopted” into the Main Street America program in 2016. The national organization is a grassroots network “committed to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.” Initially called “Meeker: Project 45” because Meeker was the 45th municipality to be incorporated in the[Read More…]
Three students awarded scholarships by Meeker Classic Board
BY ADRIENNE WIX MEEKER | In last week’s p aper we highlighted the history, culture and current happenings of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. Again, this year from Sept. 6-10, coordinators and volunteers will be busy ensuring the trials run without a hitch. While the trials may only last five[Read More…]
PEO Quilt Show returns to Fairfield Center Sept. 8-9
BY KAYE SULLIVAN MEEKER | Bring your family and friends to the annual quilt show that features a wide range of amazing talents from modern day to heritage items. Open to the public, you can visit Friday, Sept. 8 from 12-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Panthers dominate Caliche Buffaloes 28-8
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther football team kicked off its new era under new head coach Keenan LeBleu with a victory over the Caliche Buffaloes. The Panthers enjoyed a great running game behind the three-man attack of senior Kobey Chism and juniors Gage Fielder and Marcos Quintana. The Panthers used[Read More…]
Meeker XC shines in first home and away meets
MEEKER | Meeker hosted the Aspen, Soroco, and Battle Mountain cross country teams at its home invitational on Saturday, Aug. 19. The Cowboys had two races, with the girls starting the day. Twenty-four girls completed the course, although Meeker did not have any entries in that race this week.[Read More…]
