PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced Tuesday that its Chief Executive Officer, Liz Sellers, has resigned. She stated that she has accepted an opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of another hospital outside the state. Sellers will continue to support a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition. “We[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: Morgan Horses
When Ron Hilkey owned the Adams Lodge, he would guide his guests to Marvine Lake, where he had row boats available. Ron had to haul in those row boats on pack animals. He devised a system using two Morgan horses, one leading the other. They were connected by a frame[Read More…]
HOPEWEST: The importance of early support
Special to the HT MEEKER |“I want to help other families understand that hospice care doesn’t mean the end,” said Becky Martinez. When her father’s care provider first suggested the HopeWest hospice and palliative care programs, Becky didn’t think he was ready. Despite Alfredo experiencing advancing Lewy body dementia, having[Read More…]
AM250/CO150: A Community Wishlist for Meeker’s 2026 Celebration
As we are sure you have heard, this year Meeker will join communities across Colorado and the nation in recognizing two historic milestones: the 250th anniversary of the United States and Colorado’s 150th birthday. Locally referred to as AM250/CO150, or Sesquisemquincentennial, the commemoration is being shaped not as a single[Read More…]
MHS art students have best year yet at Scholastic Awards
Special to the HT MEEKER | Meeker High School had an unprecedented year at the Colorado Regional Scholastic Awards. This year the Art program had two of the biggest honors in the state known as the “American Vision Nominee Award” going to senior Lilly Newman and freshman Mia Hernandez. Newman’s[Read More…]
HISTORY HUMOR: Who’s hunting whom?
The Meeker Herald Sept. 17, 1887, told this story: It is not generally known, but it is a fact nevertheless, that Morgan Edgar and Frank Barton roosted in a tree in the Lime Kiln mountains a few days ago. How they came to select such a singular place to pass[Read More…]
YOUTHZONE: Have you seen this pig?
After more than a decade of waiting, YouthZone is thrilled to announce the return of one of Western Colorado’s most beloved and quirky fundraisers: Kiss-N-Squeal. But before we can bring back the fun, we need your help. The iconic YouthZone pig — a local legend made from a pink-painted barrel[Read More…]
Margie Joy set to take town administrator position in March
MEEKER | A familiar local face will replace Town Administrator Mandi Etheridge this spring. Margie Joy, former administrator at Pioneers Medical Center and currently the community relationship manager for the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, has been approved by the board of trustees to assume the duties of the town[Read More…]
Barone Middle School fall semester straight A’s honor roll, perfect attendance
6th Grade-Straight A’s Honor Roll: Fell Borchard, Avery Colemann, Lily Lehmann, Kellan Walker, Paulina Lopez-Ruiz. Perfect Attendance: Back Row: Gracelyn Walker, Santiago Rodriguez-Velasco, Dish Arnold, Traxton Kindall, Eli Grant. Front Row: Emma Nichols, Noah Hanberg, Micah LeBlanc. 7th Grade Straight A’s Honor Roll: Back Row: Kayselynn Overton, Raleigh Anderson, Noah[Read More…]
Is it wintertime yet?
Ice lines the banks of the White River as open water winds through frozen sections beneath the 10th Street Bridge in Meeker. Snow-covered hills and leafless cottonwoods frame the river corridor, highlighting midwinter conditions and the steady flow of the White River through town. Relatively warm temperatures and a pronounced[Read More…]
Smithsonian traveling exhibit “The Americans” coming to Meeker in 2026
We have shared a lot about the many projects and initiatives coming in this AM250/CO150 Celebration. But did you know that Meeker has been selected as one of only five communities in Colorado to host a prestigious Smithsonian traveling exhibition, bringing a nationally recognized museum experience to the White River[Read More…]
It’s Showtime 4-H club report
MEEKER | Over the last two meetings, the It’s Showtime 4-H Club has been very active. In November, we held officer elections in conjunction with the Friendsgiving celebration. Our officers for the year are: President Cienna Rogers, Vice President Teagan Smith, Secretary Copen Smith, Treasurer Hattie Brennan, Reporter Taylor Bain-Kirkpatrick,[Read More…]
