Who’s really behind the Wolf Creek Reservoir? Dear Editor, Have you ever wondered about the real reason behind the huge Wolf Creek Reservoir proposed by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD)? A few miles east of Utah just off Highway 64, is a proposed project larger than anything in[Read More…]
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FFA helps MHS senior start entrepreneurial journey
MEEKER | Meeker High School senior Gracie Blagg wasn’t quite sure what she’d get from taking a recommended Future Farmers of America (FFA) elective class since she lives in town and doesn’t own livestock. That introductory class has led to a successful entrepreneurial endeavor, multiple awards and state-level achievements, and[Read More…]
News Notes: November 11, 2021
Watch for sheep MEEKER | The Theos Swallow Ranch will be heading down from summer pasture with two herds of sheep. Watch for the herds coming through from CR 8 through Meeker on Nov. 11 and 12. Drivers are asked to have patience, and locals can help by taking side[Read More…]
PARADE OF CHAMPIONS …
RBC Junior Livestock Auction benefits area youth
RBC I Rio Blanco area youth have put in months of hard work raising their premium livestock and preparing for the annual Rio Blanco County Fair and Junior Livestock Auction. The annual livestock sale brings the opportunity for area youth to sell their animals at the end of the show.[Read More…]
LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON…
On Saturday, June 10 area 4-H and FFA members enjoyed learning and competing at a Livestock Skillathon hosted and sponsored by Bonnie Long-Bilbao. Special thanks goes out to Sylvia at Get Your Stitch On and the parents and leaders who helped make the day a success. | ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO
FFA AUCTION …
FFA Advisor Deneé Chintala thanked Friends of the FFA members Becca Nielsen, Kaysyn Chintala, Kim Davis, Justin Davis, Kasey Rosendahl, Levi Dinwiddie and Tricia Rupp for their help with the event. Travis and Katie Day were recognized for the work they have done teaching classes, organizing events, providing space for[Read More…]
FFA announces scholarship program
RBC I The Colorado FFA Foundation announced the formation of the Edward B. Cordes Scholarship fund at The CoBank Center for Agricultural Education, Fort Collins on Jan. 31. Ed Cordes along with his wife Polly Jessen, son Matt Cordes, and daughter Katie Cordes have pledged a transformational gift to the[Read More…]
McPherson, Gomez receive FFA SAE grants
MEEKER | Colorado FFA Foundation generously offers grants to FFA members and FFA chapters from all across Colorado each year. These grants are targeted to assist members and chapters in improving agricultural experiences in their local communities through three programs. Those programs are Heifer Wrangle, Supervised Agricultural Experiences, and School[Read More…]
“Tree-located”
Two rotten and diseased Russian Olive trees were recently removed from the Meeker School District administration building grounds. The district would like to thank Muxlow’s Lawn Service and Stump Removal service for removing the stumps at no cost. The new trees at the admin building were donated to the FFA[Read More…]
FFA AWARDS …
On Tuesday, March 26, the FFA held a banquet to present several awards, say thanks to some amazing supporters, and present next year’s leadership team. Pictured above, 2019-2020 officer team (from left) Brent Cantrell, Andrea Knight and Kacie Lapp. Awards presented included: Star Greenhand, Brent Cantrell; Star Chapter Farmer, Kacie Lapp;[Read More…]
Meeker FFA members earn grants
MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter would like to recognize Derek Nielsen and Jilly Bumguardner on receiving a total of $1,750 in Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) grants from the Colorado FFA Foundation. On Jan. 22, the Meeker FFA Chapter set off to the other side of the mountain to attend the[Read More…]
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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