The Meeker School Board appointed district Superintendent Chris Selle as interim principal of Meeker Elementary School following the resignation of Andi Murphy at the Aug. 8 board meeting. In addition to serving as superintendent, Selle will take on the role of MES principal until a new person is hired. The[Read More…]
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Cowboy golf season begins
After just a few practices the Cowboys hit the links three times in five days. Friday in Cedaredge Drew Drake shot a 106 and Sam Hightower a 108. The team then played Monday at Adobe Creek and Tuesday in Rifle. Wil Schwartz led the team in Fruita, shooting 89 and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: August 11, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Mr. McHatton and niece — Mrs. Walbridge, returned from Salt Lake Saturday evening. The Mormon jubilee was a grand affair and well worth seeing, but the most interesting feature (to Mac) was the opportunity of hearing Bryan speak. The great champion of the people’s[Read More…]
FAIR SNAPS …
A few more photos from the 101st county fair. Full results will be published next week. KIM EKSTROM PHOTOS NIKI TURNER PHOTOS
Northwest Solar Co-Op one step closer to bringing solar to region
The Northwest Solar Co-op, open to residents and small businesses in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, has selected Atlasta Solar Center to install solar panels for the 82-member group. Co-op members selected Atlasta Solar Center after a careful vetting process. The group will hold its final public information session[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo series results from Aug. 4
Results from the Aug. 4 Meeker Summer Rodeo Series are: Roping – Cactus Barnes/Bruce Barnes Mixed Team Roping – Teresa Anderson/Clay Reynolds #11 Team Roping – Joe Wood/Clay Reynolds Jr./Sr. Team Roping – Lean Wood/Cody Edinger Dally Ribbon Roping – Brandon Worley/Addison Ellibee Open Breakaway – Beverly Salazar Ladies Breakaway[Read More…]
Meeker Marlins state champs again
The Meeker Marlins USA Swim Team had nine members qualify for the Colorado Scottie Aschermann Seasonal State Championship Swim Meet in Cortez, Colorado, last weekend. These swimmers were successful individually and as a team. The Meeker Marlins won the “Small Team” division by scoring a total of 1,125 points. Four[Read More…]
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT …
Rangely enjoyed a night of fun last Tuesday for National Night Out and celebrated the community’s first responders. KATIE KING PHOTOS
Conservation Corner: White River Integrated Water Initiative Update and Meeting Schedule
The White River Integrated Water Initiative (WRIWI) is, “A Community based initiative to identify actions promoting a healthy river that ensures a vibrant economic community capable of securing the future vitality of agriculture, fisheries, recreation, municipalities, and industry while protecting water rights, quantity, and quality with respect for the local[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Doggone it
“One dog a’sprawlin’, two dogs a’ lollin’, and three dogs a’ pantin’ just might fit the waning summer season. Summoning up the remembrance of the familiar winter holiday tune “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, one might be tempted to change the lyrics a bit to sing a song about the[Read More…]
BALCONY BUILD …
Renovations are underway at the iconic Meeker Hotel to replace the balcony that overlooks Main Street.NIKI TURNER PHOTO
NEWS NOTES: August 11, 2022
SCAM ALERT MEEKER | Several WREA members have received SCAM calls demanding payment and claiming that WREA will shut off power in 30 minutes for failure to pay a bill. If you receive one of these calls, PLEASE hang up and call WREA AT 970-878-5041. WREA DOES NOT ask for[Read More…]
