June 5, 1934 ~ Nov. 4, 2025 Anneliese Neumeier “Omi” died Nov. 4, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta, Georgia, at age 91, after surgery complications due to a heart attack. She was surrounded by family and love. She was born the second of three children to Karl and Cacelia Bogner[Read More…]
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DEATH NOTICE – Tamara Ann North
July 9, 1965 ~ Nov. 9, 2025 A celebration of life will be held at the White River Methodist Church in Meeker on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at 11 a.m.
DAYS GONE BY – November 13th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A whisper in a country village continues to echo for a week. The question of refunding a portion of our county indebtedness carried by a vote of 204 to 16. Heap railroad talk these days. “Sure thing this time,” so Hertz says. Well, let[Read More…]
MHS graduates Drake and Tapia become U.S. Marines
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | Drew D. Drake and Aidan A. Tapia, both 2025 graduates of Meeker High School, became United States Marines on Oct. 24, 2025. Drake is the son of Daniel and Julie Drake and brother to USMC Combat Engineer Sergeant Ethan E. Drake. Tapia is the[Read More…]
Cowboys charge past Platte Valley, advance to quarterfinals
MEEKER | The Meeker High School football team returned to Starbuck Stadium this past weekend to host the first round of the CHSAA Class 1A state playoffs, taking on the No. 9-seeded Platte Valley Broncos. The No. 8 Cowboys entered the matchup riding a seven-game win streak and coming off[Read More…]
Cowboys close volleyball season with pride and promise
MEEKER | The Meeker High School volleyball team wrapped up its 2025 season this past weekend, traveling to Holyoke to compete in the CHSAA Class 2A Region 5 Tournament. The No. 20-seeded Cowboys opened play Saturday morning against No. 32 Swallows Charter Academy from Pueblo, earning a commanding three-set sweep[Read More…]
CPW begins drafting management plan for bison
Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has begun the process to draft a management plan for the Book Cliffs bison herd, following the signing of Senate Bill 25-053 by Governor Jared Polis. This new legislation establishes a dual classification for bison in Colorado, as both[Read More…]
Meeker trustees continue work on lease agreement with rec district
Special to the HT MEEKER | Representatives from the Colorado Main Street Program, Larry Lucas, and Matt Gordon with the Department of Local Affairs, spoke to town trustees at their Nov. 4 meeting. After describing the program’s mission, they praised the work that has been done by the Meeker chapter[Read More…]
BAKE SALE
On a brisk Saturday morning in November, Meeker’s Women’s Bible Study Group did a brisk trade with hunters in baked goods and homemade treats outside Backcountry Outdoor. All proceeds from the bake sale are donated to local, national and international charities. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
‘Pink Friday’ event next Fri., Sat.
Special to the HT MEEKER | Shoppers can jump-start their holiday gift lists at the 4th annual Pink Friday shopping event Friday–Saturday, Nov. 21–22, 2025. The small-business showcase swaps the traditional scavenger hunt for Pink Friday Bingo this year, offering prizes for supporting local stores before the big-box Black Friday[Read More…]
HERDING
The Theos Swallow Fork Sheep passed through Meeker last Saturday on their way to winter pastures. NIKI TURNER PHOTOS
The Red Poppy – A History and a Memory
A teenager recently asked me what the red poppy on my living room shelf was for. It’s one of the simple ones the VFW gives every 11/11. I was surprised and pleased by the question. It’s always a joy to share a little bit of history, particularly one of such[Read More…]
