My first introduction to rural western life included life experiences offered by local sheep and cattle ranchers. Today with the number of pioneer ranches decreasing, they continue to carry on seasonal traditions and often include newcomers to participate in the yearly rituals. Whether it be branding calves, shearing sheep, or[Read More…]
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Veteran’s Voice: Vote
As veterans we not only have the Constitutional right to vote we also have the duty to vote because we all swore a solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and voting is the best way to fulfill that oath. The Veterans’ Administration[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Gray areas
This is a peek behind the curtain into the decision-making process in our small newsroom. From time to time information that’s uncomfortable or unpleasant comes to us through news tips, public records searches, or word of mouth. When that information can be verified and validated, we have a decision to[Read More…]
Spartans athletic update
We are heading into a very busy time of year for CNCC athletics, so this month we wanted to share a bit about upcoming events and some exciting changes happening within CNCC Spartan Athletics. First, our men’s and women’s basketball programs are closing out their seasons. Each team has three[Read More…]
How to collect information for the first three generations
Pull out your family groups sheets you did last week. Now take those sheets and go talk to each of your parents separately. In person works best. Doing these interviews one on one is important. Answers are more candid when not being overheard or interrupted. If someone is telling an[Read More…]
Obituary: Mervin Carl Johnson
Nov. 25, 1936 ~ Jan. 22, 2022 “Well done, good and faithful servant… come and share in your Master’s happiness” (Matthew 25:21). Mervin Carl Johnson, longtime resident of Meeker, passed away Jan. 22, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after a lengthy illness. He was 85. Merv was born in Montrose,[Read More…]
Obituary: David Eugene Steffen
Nov. 30, 1940 ~ Jan. 27, 2022 David Eugene Steffen was born on Nov. 30, 1940, to Kenneth Steffen and Ruby Steffen in Oak Creek, Colorado. He was raised in Oak Creek and Kremmling, Colorado, and went to high school in Kremmling. In 1962, David met Enid Eliasen while working[Read More…]
Obituary: George Clarence Wenschhof
July 8, 1941 ~ Jan. 9, 2022 George Clarence Wenschhof, 80, was born at home along Wenschhof Road in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, to Clyde Wenschhof, Sr., and Verna May (Ney) Wenschhof on July 8, 1941. George passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2022. Glenda, George’s wife of 40 years, often said[Read More…]
EMPTY BOWLS …
Meeker High School FCCLA has brought the international event of “Empty Bowls” to Meeker. Students have spent the fall semester learning the craft of the potter’s wheel and glazing. With art instructor Ben Quinn’s guidance, they have created 200 bowls that sold at the event “Empty Bowls” fundraiser. MHS FACS[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Feb 3, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • The Miners at Hahn’s peak and vicinity were greatly worked up last week over an attempt at wholesale claim jumping in that district. As a preventative a liberal use of hemp was threatened, which is a very good remedy in such cases.• Simp Harp[Read More…]
Meeker swimmers head to regionals …
The Moffat County High School Swim Team, which includes Meeker’s Morgan Schaut, Katie Lockwood, Vivian Brown and Wagner Brown, had a big weekend with meets in Aspen on Friday (left is the 200 free) and Glenwood Springs on Saturday. Regionals begin this Friday at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction[Read More…]
Three tournaments and two duals for Cowboys
MEEKER | A busy two weeks for Cowboy wrestling in a 10 day stretch they had three duals and two tournaments traveling over a thousand miles. “Our kids have been working really hard in practice as we have been pushing them, “ commented assistant coach Stryker Lane, “with all the[Read More…]
