As we turn the calendar to 2023, my emotions return to the Boulder/Marshall wildfire of Dec. 31, 2022, that destroyed 1000 homes in minutes. Living in western USA, we all know wildfire is a threat around the clock and even in urban areas. As victims of this fire face their[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: December 22, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago In coming over Yellow Jacket Pass last Sunday Henry Wilson, of Milk Creek, had to buck through some five feet of snow. At the turkey shoot Thursday Ben Nicols carried off first honors. He got six turkeys out of the fifteen. Dr. French[Read More…]
Hwy 13 construction to continue through Nov. 2023
A planned winter shutdown is now in place for the widening project on Colorado Highway 13 located 11 miles northwest of Rifle. The planned winter shutdown is necessary to keep the traveling public and crews safe during winter weather conditions. All lanes of CO 13 will be open with all[Read More…]
Public asked for comment on proposed natural gas increase
Atmos wants to increase residential natural gas rates by 8-9%, while projecting an 11% profit on its assets The Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA), Colorado’s advocate for residential, small commercial and agricultural utility ratepayers in rate and rule-making proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), is informing natural[Read More…]
Meeker School board meeting: Dec. 12, 2022
The board of the Meeker RE-1 school district met Dec. 12 for the last regular meeting of the calendar year. Board members Hanna Borchard, Ann Franklin and Kevin Amack said they were impressed by the students who participated in mock interviews in December. Meeker kindergarten teacher Laura Koenig was recognized[Read More…]
3-D ARCHERY
Meeker is joining a chapter of the Scholastic 3-D Archery program. This group is tailored for young archers with a desire to improve, compete and have fun. A special focus for this non-profit organization is for youth to earn opportunities to continue their archery career with scholarships to college. This[Read More…]
Cowboys do well at Warrior Classic in Grand Junction
The Meeker Cowboy wrestling team was back in action Dec. 16 and 17 at the prestigious Warrior Classic. This year the tournament boasted 39 teams from Colorado, Utah and Arizona. The Cowboys won the small school division by 25 points, and finished one point out of second place overall. A[Read More…]
Cowboys beat Panthers
The Cowboys boys basketball team finished the 2022 year with two games over the weekend. “We did not play well against Vail Christian,” commented head coach Klark Kindler, “everyone, and myself included, need to remember that we are a young team, with just one senior and the rest are juniors.”[Read More…]
Cowboys best Skiers 58-20
The Cowboys played the Aspen Skiers for the first time as new league opponents Friday evening. In a resounding 58-20 win the Cowboys came out strong and held the league for the full four quarters. “We are definitely making huge improvements with each game,” commented assistant coach Ivy Coryell. Ainsley[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Plateau Valley
The Rangely lady Panthers had a busy weekend hosting Plateau Valley on Friday for a non-league matchup. Head Coach Jimmie Mergelman described a very tight back-and-forth game that did not end in the Panthers’ favor. “We really hurt ourselves and let them out rebound us. They scored 21 second chance[Read More…]
Letters to Santa
“Dear Santa, I hope Rudolph is not getting funned at. I hope on Christmas eve the northen lights stay on all night. Can I please have a harmonica? Do you like cookies or candy canes?” ~ N. Lehmann Mrs. Hughes first grade class Meeker Elementary School “Dear Santa, I have[Read More…]
Future of Fairfield Apartments discussed
RBC Commissioners hosted a work session last week to address concerns about the future use of the Fairfield Center Apartments. County Attorney Don Steerman opened the meeting by noting current apartment operations are unsustainable from a fiscal and liability standpoint. “If it continues to operate the way it is now,[Read More…]
