Four Meeker S3DA Archery youth competed at the Colorado State 3D and Outdoor Target tournaments May 6-7. Three of them placed in the top three after a shoot-down event. They shot both days to qualify for the shoot-down, then were bracketed, then had to shoot side by side with their[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: May 18, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Mr. Pfeiffer’s Cleveland bay stallion is now in Meeker. Those wishing to see a fine thoroughbred horse should call at the Pioneer Stables. – Thos. H. Iles’ cattle went through town Tuesday, bound for Axial basin. They are one and two year[Read More…]
CPW offers various services through mobile apps
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife has expanded the products hunters, anglers and park users may carry digitally through myColorado™, the State of Colorado’s official mobile app™. Residents holding small game hunting or combo licenses and all associated permits will be able to display these products within the myColorado app.[Read More…]
Special Section: RHS Graduation 2023
Obituary: John Ravell “Hoot” Gibson
John “Hoot” Gibson Feb. 9, 1943 ~ May 10, 2023 Our hearts are broken with the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather John Ravell “Hoot” Gibson. He passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Rangely, Colorado. Hoot was born to Cecil and Geraldine Gibson on Feb.[Read More…]
Smarties …
For the first time in Meeker history, a boys team took the honor of having the highest GPA for a sports team. The Meeker Cowboy basketball team had an average GPA of 3.65 for the 2022-2023 season and earned the honor of Academic High GPA Team. Tiffany Jehorek Photo
En Plein Air …
Local artist Pat Sheeran-Daggett took advantage of blue sky and a beautiful view from the 10th St. bridge to take her painting “en plein air” last week. Adrienne Wix Photo
FINAL BOWS …
ERBM put on the 23rd annual Spring Recital over the weekend, which included solo performances and final bows from MHS seniors Grace Roberts, Gracie Blagg, Stacie Mack and Ariel Gallegos. They were presented with bouquets from dance instructor Kari Jo Ruchti (far left.)
All in the Farm.ily
MEEKER | You’ve seen her. You’ve seen her cow, her goats, her ducks. You’ve seen Dessa Watson, but do you know her? You may think you do, but this woman is like an iceberg. She is a great mom and wife who has a ton of fun with her animals,[Read More…]
Birding 101 …
Learn about our local and migrating bird species next week in celebration of National Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023. “Go birding” with Wildlife Biologist Mary Cunningham on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17 from 8-10 a.m. If you’d like to join the bird walk, show up[Read More…]
White River Alliance announces coordinator for riparian grant
RBC | Former water commissioner for the White River Basin, Shanna Lewis, has been selected as the coordinator of the “Miracle in the Desert: Riparian Restoration Using Low Cost/Low Tech Solutions,” according to White River Alliance president Shawn Welder. “We are excited to have someone with Shanna’s water knowledge and[Read More…]
GUESS WHO
Limited only by the creativity of the owner, brands come in all shapes and sizes. Genealogist Ed Peck has offered to take the first reader who correctly guesses which of these brands is not an officially published brand out to lunch. Contact this office via email at [email protected], call (970)[Read More…]