On Tuesday, March 5, the Meeker FFA Chapter loaded up around 30 members on a bus and headed up to Craig’s CNCC campus for the 2024 District Leadership Development Event (LDE) competition. LDEs consist of a variety of competitions that provide FFA members with the opportunity to develop their leadership[Read More…]
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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…]
Ag in Motion…
Meeker High School FFA students shared their agriculture knowledge with groups of Meeker Elementary School students last week as part of the Ag in Motion educational program, sponsored by Farm Bureau. For more photos, scan the ZAP code with the free Zappar app.
From trashy to classy: Groups come together to solve a problem, beautify downtown Meeker
MEEKER | Take a walk down Meeker’s Main Street during the summer and you can’t help noticing the beautiful containers of flowers placed strategically up and down the sidewalks. The containers are the result of a relationship that’s been in place for a while between the Meeker Chamber, the ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
Ass Kissin’ …
Meeker teacher Greg Chintala was the “winner” of the Kiss the Donkey contest at Meeker FFA’s donkey ball fundraiser Tuesday evening. Winning team was the Blazing Saddles, sponsored by Goedert Construction and A-Z Contracting. Team members included Tannen Kennedy, Charlie Day, Brayden Woodward, Kyler Bland, Tristan Wille, James Amick, Kale[Read More…]
FFA Donkey Ball returns to Meeker
MEEKER | Come out and support the Meeker FFA Tuesday, Sept. 25, and enjoy watching a rousing game of donkey ball, a pulled pork dinner, free donkey rides at half time for the first 150 kids under 12 with a ticket who attend with a paying adult, a kiss the donkey[Read More…]
‘Ag in Motion’ brings agriculture to elementary students
RBC | There are many youth and adults, particularly in urban areas, who have little knowledge or understanding of how the agricultural industry provides a wide variety of essential consumables sold internationally in stores and other outlets. The Colorado Farm Bureau “Ag in Motion” educational outreach trailer was brought to the[Read More…]
After the Birth Ball April 14
MEEKER | The After the Birth Ball is an annual celebration of the end of calving, lambing and the spring birth season. Join the Friends of the Meeker FFA (501c3) in a fun evening of celebration of for the entire family. All proceeds benefit the Meeker FFA Chapter and all[Read More…]
Horseshoes for Hope FFA fundraiser for local teacher
By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Horseshoes for Hope is being run by the Meeker FFA organization to raise money to help Kris Casey. Casey was diagnosed with breast cancer and is getting ready to undergo radiation treatment. The FFA organization made the decision to help[Read More…]
Donkey Basketball returns to Meeker this Wednesday
MEEKER I Those six-legged basketball players have returned to Meeker again this year as Donkey Basketball makes its way back on the Meeker High School gym floor on Wednesday.
After Birth Ball is Saturday
MEEKER I The annual Meeker After Birth Ball, held annually to commemorate the local calving and lambing season will be held Saturday night at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center, 200 E. Main in downtown Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: FFA team thanks those who helped
Dear Editor: The Meeker FFA Ag Issues Team would like to thank and specially recognize all those who helped us make it to the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky., in October.
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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